What is the best way to set up a Saltwater Fish Tank, and what supplies do you need?

Question

Anything that could help, books, a good website or a good store. I live in Phoenix, AZ.

Answer 1

It really helps if you know what you want to put in it first. Equipment will vary quite a bit. Buy saltwater aquariums for dummies (excellent book) and scan through these articles/pictures to help you decide what you want and what you need to sup[port them
http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/general.cfm?general_pagesid=176&ref=3319&subref=AJ
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/categ.cfm?pcatid=15
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/categ.cfm?pcatid=597
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Answer 2

First, ignore that first answer-- it is devoid of crucial information. You have to cycle a tank, regardless of how long you left a bare tank running, it won't cycle until certain specifics are met.

Saltwater fishkeeping is fun and not as much work as you'd expect. There are a few ways you can go.

Easiest (not necessarily best) way to get started is to buy a "nano" tank. These come ocean ready with lights and a filter built in. However, they are a bit pricier than buying the specs on their own.

How big do you want your tank to be? I've set up 6 saltwater aquariums and I also work at a fish store-- I've put up everything from 2.5 gallon mini-tanks to monsters.

If you'd like, I can talk you through what you need to do, step-by-step, via e-mail. It will allow for you to ask/follow up on questions. My e-mail is [e-mail], and my name is Bob.

Answer 3

get a salt ready tank and just add water wait three weeks and then add rock and fish