how to take care of my saltwater fish?

Question

I have tetras, bala sharks, and angel fish, and was wondering how to best care for my fish, beyond what the pet store dude says.

thanks for pointing out I DON'T HAVE saltwater fish. So I was lied to by the pet shop, I don't need snotty or stupid comments ok.

Answer 1

Well, none of these are really saltwater fish - they don't live in marine conditions, although you can add a small amount of non iodized salt to their tanks. About 1 tablespoon per gallon of water is all you would need to add. There is a saltwater angelfish, but if you're keeping all three species together, that's not what you have!

Tetras are schooling fish, so you should keep them in groups of 5+ according to each species you have. The balas are also schooling, but can be kept in a group as small as three. Angels are semi-aggressive (they're cichlids), and as adults, they'll pair off and establish (and defend) territories in the tank. All will need a water temperature of at least 76o. As adults, the angels will get to be around 6" (and taller than long), the balas will get around a foot (and these are very active swimmers, so you need a tank with space for them to move). The tetras can vary in size from around 1 1/2" (neons, which the adult angels will probably eat) to some that get closer to 3".

All the fish will eat flakes and pellets, but should be given occasional live (frozen) foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms as treats and to supplement their diets.

Answer 2

saltwater fish demands more care than freshwater fish i had a saltwater aquarium for 4 years, you must add a lot of additives like calcium and strontium and plankton etc.. there is very much equipment to use and it is cost very much to install, you need a lot of reading to start and understand saltwater aquariums u can

Answer 3

Get some water from the beach and put it in his tank then put a few snails in the tank to keep the tank clean.Feed it fish food....but any fish that comes from the salt should do well in fresh water....

Answer 4

GO on google.com and type How to care of saltwater fish and they will give you an answer

Answer 5

Please go through these sites which will give you excellent ideas on taking care of your freshwater fishes:

http://www.christiannotepad.com/Article/Tropical-freshwater-aquarium-fish-care/4146
http://www.freshwater-aquarium-fish.com/
http://freshaquarium.about.com/

Nemo

Answer 6

you dont have saltwater fish.....

Answer 7

freshwater fish!!!!maybe you shouldn't even have fish lady.