I have a ten gallon aquarium and I was thinking that I would try to set up a salt water aquarium this time. I wondered if someone could guide me through what I need to do. I sort of wanted to start out small before I go and invest in a big aquarium. Is a ten gallon tank even feasible for a salt water aquarium? Any suggestions are appreciated.
2007-01-10 14:42:18 · 4 answers · asked by Margaret M 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
no you need atleast 70 gallons. The slightest change in water quality will wipe out your entire tank and you cannot keep contorl of it in such a small space. Go bigger or dont even try. you will be frustrated and out a few bucks
2007-01-10 14:49:29 · answer #1 · answered by .. 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A 10 gallon tank is very small for saltwater but can be used if great care is taken.
The problem with the small tank is that there isn't much water volume so things can change rapidly.
For a fish only tank all you really need is to get a hydrometer (measures the salinity of water) and a bag of premixed salt.
Keep in mind that you'll only be able to get 1 or 2 small fish at most. Perhaps a couple of damsels, or a clown.
2007-01-11 17:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok trust me go into you local pet store and buy premixed salt water that is already cycled and follow there directions to set up and maintain the tank. I do know what im talking about i worked in a pet store for years and i have 9 tanks of my own 4 of which are salt water
2007-01-10 14:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the pet shop they probably have at least a 55 gallon saltwater setup for sale
2007-01-10 23:57:36 · answer #4 · answered by matt789 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋