are saltwater fish hard to keep ive allways kept tropical fish for years?

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pls help

Answer 1

yes, salt water fish are a lot harder to keep but, get some books on it and read up on your salt levels and everything and you should be fine. They are some beautiful fish..

Answer 2

Have a look here: http://fins.actwin.com/mirror/sbegin-fish.html and here: http://www.archaeolink.com/saltwater_marine_aquariums.htm Like you, I've kept tropical fish in the past, but never saltwater fish. I do believe they are, not so much more difficult to keep, as different (if you see what I mean). In a tropical tank you would expect plants, etc. In a saltwater tank, it is more a case of corals, rocks and sand. Before embarking on saltwater, read up as much as you can, and price everything you would need before shelling out money. Keeping the correct salinity and oxygen content of the water is more critical for a healthy tank.

Answer 3

yes is very hard to keep ,but these are some few thing u need to know about saltwater aquarium. The beauty and intrigue of saltwater fish draws many people into the hobby. But not all individuals are fully aware of what it takes to keep fragile saltwater specimens happy and healthy. Even though today's modern technology makes saltwater fish-keeping easier than ever, the decision to set up a saltwater aquarium should not be taken lightly. The special needs of saltwater fish present considerable challenges. The prospective aquarium owner needs to be well-versed in all the responsibilities required for a saltwater system. The following paragraphs provide you with a high-level overview of what we are talking about.

Research, research, research

If you are considering setting up a saltwater aquarium in your home, your first step is research. Learn as much as you can about the individual fish and invertebrates that interest you. Not all species offered in the industry are equally well suited for the typical home aquarium. Choose fish and invertebrates suitable for the novice aquarist and refrain from pursuing unsuitable species, or species that have poor success rates in captivity.

Plan enough time for care and maintenance

A substantial time commitment is required to keep a saltwater aquarium system healthy. A saltwater aquarium requires diligent maintenance to keep it clean, temperature-controlled, and properly lit. Salinity is also paramount, so replacing evaporated water each day is critical.

Fish and invertebrates need to be fed on a regular basis. Remember that different species have different food requirements. Finally, saltwater aquariums rely on mechanical systems such as filters, pumps, heaters and light fixtures. Like all equipment, these items require regular maintenance to keep them operating efficiently.

Because they need consistent care, saltwater aquariums cannot be left unattended for more than two days. It is a good idea to involve outside family members or friends with your aquarium. That way you can ask them for their help in caring for your aquarium when you are away from home.

Financial commitment

In addition to education and time, saltwater aquariums require a considerable financial investment. Start-up costs for a new saltwater tank range from $300-$500, and a continuous financial commitment is required to replenish supplies, livestock, food and salt. Choose your new aquarium carefully. Like anything else, the larger the aquarium system, the larger the cost.

Saltwater fish keeping is a wonderful, challenging, and educational hobby that can be a rewarding experience for the whole family. Once your new system is up and running, maintaining your aquarium will become less of a chore, but more of a pleasurable routine and enjoyable escape.

Answer 4

NO - I was a complete novice and really after you learn how to mix the salt water, it's very easy & the fish are so much more colorful...

I did pirahna, oscars, knives, freshwater stingrays, arrowana's, aligator gars and a few eels.

And after having a tank full of clown fish, fire fox's and assorted shrimps, crabs, I can tell you, you will never go back to freshwater after a shot of salt.

For supplies I recommend: www.bigalsonline.com they have great selection & are very cheap!

Fish - go thru www.aquacon.com, wholesale pricing, great customer service or www.saltwaterfish.com which has great specials and lousy customer service.

Or go to your local pet store & pay out the wazoo for what you could get 2-3 fish for the same price at 1 of the above

Answer 5

No if you intend to keep 1 or two clown fish, or something similar. The problem occurs when you want a community tank. Some of the corals and invertebrets and a lot of the plants are much harder to keep. Use a tank as big as you can afford as small tanks are much harder to keep in good condition. Start very slowly and read as much as you can and you will be fine. Good luck.

Answer 6

saltwater fishes r quite hard to keep as it need high maintenance n some equipments.it certainly needs more time allocation to make sure that your tank will always look nice n clean.

Answer 7

I had a gold fish called Hugo for 4 years. I miss him so much!!!!

Answer 8

Yes, I think so, as you have to make the water as closer to their environment (high containt salt water)

Answer 9

no not really, aslong as youhave the right equipment and have time to dedicate to it them you should fine.

Answer 10

no not really