Quick Tips to Save your Time and Money Selection of appropriate equipment is very crucial, for example, skimmers. What do I mean? Well I mean resources, time, etc. If you are lacking several of these items it is VERY likely you will fail and […]
A Perfect Saltwater Tank: 30 gallon tank $30 Custom Hood $20 Custom Stand $30 1 Phillips Ultralume $11 1 Cora life Actinic Blue $15 Wizard Electronic Ballast $28 (now $49 including the end caps) DIY w/d filter $30 […]
General Notes Quarantine Tank is Very Important Keeping a quarantine tank is especially important for saltwater tanks. It can be very difficult to treat a sick fish when it is continually being harassed by healthier fish. Also, some medications, namely copper, will kill invertebrates. You […]
Converting to Saltwater One of the most frequently asked questions in the news groups is how to convert from freshwater to saltwater. What equipment needs to replaced, what needs to purchased, etc.. Equipment Needed Most equipment used in freshwater can be used in a […]
After the tank completes cycling, it will be time for your first major water change. Although the amount of water you change is really up to you, it should be a significant portion of the water. Something like 40 to 50%, with 100% of the water not being uncommon. When changing the water, the gravel […]
Tank Saltwater Maintenance The cycling process will undoubtedly be the most tense time for you and your new tank. So below is a guide to the first few days and months of your tank. Monitoring the Ammonia and Nitrates in the tank […]
Home Once you get the fish home you should set the bag in the destination tank, thus allowing the temperature to equalize. After about a half hour or so, add a 1/4 cup of tank water to the bag. Repeat this process once every 15 minutes for an […]
Since saltwater fish are usually more expensive than freshwater fish, you have a great stake in getting them home alive and keeping them alive for the long term. You must realize that most fish you see in stores were swimming around the vast ocean a mere week ago. As such, the stress […]