i have a extra tank 60 gallon i think been considering a salt water tank but know nothing about it but i have had freshwater tanks for years is a 60 gallon to small to bother making it salt water?
2007-01-30 13:19:52 · 10 answers · asked by roachetter2006 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
There isn't much of a difference between a carefully researched and looked-after freshwater tank and a carefully researched and looked-after saltwater tank. I think the worst part about saltwater is that many specimens are caught by cyanide poisoning, so won't be living long, no matter how healthy they may look in the LFS. Research, research, research and you'll find success.
2007-01-31 00:10:02 · answer #1 · answered by losershaven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well its definatly more expensive(Live rock and good skimmer), but not too much more work. Unless you do a reef tank. I've done FW for 5yrs and started a 50g SW agout 16 months ago. I cant keep corals alive(except mushrooms and polyps), but my fish are fine. With the coraline algea on the live rock, and the easy corals I have, the tank looks more beautiful than any FW I have. I keep 2 Dwarf Zebra Lionfish and 1 Damsel(from cycling), and they are awesome. I only feed the tank once a week(live), and do less % water change than FW. I still prefer FW over SW, but I'm happy with the tank(its my wifes).
2007-01-31 02:38:00 · answer #2 · answered by Steven N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they arent always hard to take care of if you know what you are doing. research them and then consider getting one. usually they are easier if youve had freshwater for awhile. 60 gallons is not too small, you could have a 3 gallon saltwater if you wanted. saltwater tanks WILL pay off for all the work you have to do for them. they are beautiful, especially reef tanks
2007-01-30 13:32:37 · answer #3 · answered by george 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salt water tanks are very expensive. The fish cost up to 40-50 dollars, you have to buy salt, salt water plants and anenomes if you want clown fish, and you have to give them special food. If you want something cheep, go with a fresh water tank. (Fresh water tanks can be expensive, too.)
2007-02-02 17:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by KS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a lot more work. Is it worth it, depends if you really want those fish and corals and stuff. You can always fake a saltwater tank, fake corals and rock, light colored gravel, some bright mystery snails, and bright yellow or blue cichlids instead of bright marine fish, a gold pleco instead of a goatfish. It could look pretty close with half the work.
2007-01-30 13:32:58 · answer #5 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Saltwater tanks are in my opinion a pain in the ***.They cost alot more to upkeep, the fish are usually a lot more expensive. the ecosystem of the tank is touchy, If you can afford it let a proffessional take cae of the tank for you. The only benefit is prettier fish.
2007-01-30 13:32:13 · answer #6 · answered by Jeffrey B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have heard small salt water set ups are harder to keeep the fish alive
2007-01-30 13:36:39 · answer #7 · answered by IDK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think saltwater and freshwater are the same.
You can have a saltwater or if you are sure about taking care of the fish.
2007-01-30 13:28:00 · answer #8 · answered by Guti 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
salt water is alot harder to take care of get as much info as you can about it before you just try to jump into having one. talk to people at pet stores in your area they can give you more info.
2007-01-30 16:41:57 · answer #9 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes salt water is alot harder but the fish look better
2007-01-30 13:24:18 · answer #10 · answered by someone 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋