Starting a Saltwater Tank

!±8± Starting a Saltwater Tank

Many believe that setting up a saltwater aquarium at home is more difficult than having a freshwater tank. In reality, it's not true. Having just the right aquarium and pet supplies to sustain your saltwater tank will make it a lot easier for you to build and maintain the future home of your saltwater pets.

Before Buying What You Need

The most important step to consider before you buy saltwater aquarium and fish supplies, is to be sure of a couple of things:
Location-Where you will be placing your saltwater tank is crucial to the life of your aquatic pets. You will need apt space for the positioning and maintenance of your tank. Budget- Saltwater aquarium and fish supplies can be quite expensive especially once you start maintaining it. If you are ready to invest on setting up and keeping one, make sure you have a good working budget from start to finish.

Basic Saltwater Aquarium and Fish Supplies

If it's your first time setting up a saltwater tank, don't think about buying too costly, customized and specific supplies. You won't be needing state-of-the-art light fixtures and complex filter systems to keep your saltwater friends alive and healthy. The following are the most basic saltwater aquarium and fish supplies you need to start with:
Tank- Decide on what size, type (acrylic or glass) and style of saltwater aquarium you want. Keep in mind the space that you've allotted for your aquarium. Skimmers and Filters-These two aquarium and fish supplies are two of the most important. These will keep the cleanliness of your tank to keep the health of your saltwater pets.

Protein skimmers remove the organic compounds just before decomposition. A notable filter for a saltwater tank is called a powerhead which gives both mechanical and chemical filtration.
Light Fixtures- The lighting of your tank is dependent on the inhabitants of it. Incandescent bulbs are good for live plants while power compact lighting is highly recommended for both live plants and reefs. Full-spectrum fluorescent lighting is still the most popular and probably the best lighting for your tank.
Heater and Thermometer- These two are also significant aquarium and fish supplies your tank will need to ensure the life of your pets. Multiple heating systems are required for bigger tanks while a smaller one can make do with one.
Live Rock-It's important for your saltwater pets to have a place where they can hide from aggressive tank mates and sleep. Live rocks will play a major role when it comes to territories.
Treatment Supplies- Calcium is an integral additive to tanks which have live rock and reefs. This aquarium and pet supply will determine the health of your marine animals. Salt is of course the most basic treatment you will need.
Food-This is a very vital aquarium and pet supply. From veggie flakes to pellets, the food of your saltwater pets will vary depending on what you decide to take care of.

From necessary to luxury supplies, various aquarium and fish supplies are available to those who wish to have a saltwater tank. Whatever you decide on having or however big your budget is for this venture, remember to have all the basic aquarium and fish supplies first before you start buying pricey but unnecessary ones. After all, it all boils down to how happy your fish is, right?

Starting a Saltwater Tank

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Fluval EDGE Aquarium Set, Pewter - 6-Gallon

!±8± Fluval EDGE Aquarium Set, Pewter - 6-Gallon

Brand : Hagen | Rate : | Price : $79.21
Post Date : Nov 22, 2011 00:49:26 | Usually ships in 24 hours

Fluval EDGE Aquarium Set, Pewter - 6-Gallon

Inspired by architectural styling, the Fluval Edge Aquarium is a three-dimensional, 6-gallon water cube that provides a unique visual effect capturing emotion and serenity of an aquarium within a contemporary setting. The sealed glass top provides high-definition viewing and reduces evaporation for less maintenance. The Fluval Edge Aquariums retractable halogen lighting system is suitable for aquatic plants and casts a unique shimmering effect on the water. Two 10-watt low-voltage halogen bulbs provide economical lighting. The lighting fixture swivels up and out of the way to provide easy access to the filter and the aquarium. The Fluval Edge Aquarium comes equipped with a removable cover for easy aquarium and filter access. The overhead ventilation grill dissipates lamp heat and avoids moisture. The powerful Fluval Edge filter with 3-stage filtration is easy to use and ensures clear water and a healthy environment. The hang-on Edge filter is quiet, hidden from view, powerful and easy to use. The constant cascade from the filter oxygenates water and 3-stage filtration ensures a clear and healthy environment. The mechanical foam filter traps particles and debris. The carbon insert provides chemical filtration, absorbing odors, discolorations and impurities. The BioMax insert expands biological capacity to encourage growth of friendly bacteria. Thanks to the attached base/backing/canopy, the filter is completely hidden from view but is easily accessible and easy to maintain by removing the top canopy. The Fluval Edge Aquarium is extremely versatile, perfect for any home or office. Its compact proportions make it a beautiful addition to any interior decor where space may be limited. In low-light areas the aquarium glows like a jewel, bringing light and life to dull or uninteresting walls.

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Aqueon Coralife 05611 Aqualight Dual Linear Strip T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 48-Inch

!±8±Aqueon Coralife 05611 Aqualight Dual Linear Strip T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 48-Inch

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Post Date : Nov 18, 2011 15:57:06
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The double Linear Strip fixtures have 2 strips of fluorescent lights side by side. Longer models have two rows of lamps, each row containing two lamps fixed tip to tip. This fixture includes everything you need to get light into your tank, ballasts, lights, fixture and mounting instructions and accessories. This model features an acrylic lens cover to prevent water splashes from hitting the lamps. It also has built in cooling fans to direct heat away from the aquarium and fixture. The mixture of light colors promotes coral and fish colors providing a beautiful viewing experience.

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!±8± High Power WHITE + BLUE LED Aquarium Reef corals grow light. 2512W+B

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Post Date : Nov 13, 2011 13:00:29 | Usually ships in 24 hours

Solid State, Cooler Running, High Efficiency, Dual Color Blended Full Spectrum LED plant lighting, This panel has no ballasts to burn out like other aquarium or plant lights. It runs at a warm temperature rather than very hot which is common with most other inefficient plant lights. This more controlled running temperature reduces water evaporation and keeps rooms with tanks and plants from getting uncomfortably hot in the summer months requiring additional air conditioning. They save electricity dual fold. This state of the art BLUE + WHITE LED panel tank and plant light is extremely energy efficient paying for itself many times over each year in electricity savings. It saves 50% to 90% in energy consumption compared to incandescent bulbs or fluorescent tubes. Wide angle projection insures uniform coverage. This specialty WHITE + BLUE LED Aquarium and grow light panel is designed to allow you to custom tailor the light spectrum for maximum growth and breeding condition.The purity and power of this Blue + WHITE LED panel has been scientifically designed to provide large illumination coverage of 8 to 10 square feet. 14 to 16 hours per day is all that is necessary for maximum fish metabolism and Coral Reef. The typical white (metal halide) plant lights that run at high temperatures consume excessive electricity, wasting money. LEDs turn on instantly and can be turned on and off by hand each day or work well with all standard lamp timers.These LED light panels are perfect as all year permanent Aquarium and Plant lights for Fish, Reef, Corals, Amphibians, Reptiles, Mammals, Insects and Plant tanks and benches. They are especially productive for spring vegetable and flower seedling development.Gross weight: 11 Pounds or 5kg2" depth - 1537 Par12" depth - 423 Par24" depth - 182 Par

• LED quantity: 119p cs x 1 Watt LED (71 White + 48 Blue)
• LED configuration: BridgeLux 1w/LED
• Color: White and Blue mixed, White: 14000K(14000-20000k),
• Low heat generation and Reduction of maintenance costs
• LOW ENERGY DRAW, Replacement for 250 to 400 Watt Metal Halide Light

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!±8± baby biOrb 4-Gallon Moonlight Aquarium with Light Fixture, Black

Brand : biOrb | Rate : | Price : $69.99
Post Date : Nov 09, 2011 06:38:13 | Usually ships in 24 hours

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• Constructed of stong, crystal clear, and safe acrylic
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!±8± 55 Gallon Walstad Aquarium Build Log 1

A first look at my 55 gal walstad planted aquarium build out. In this installment, I have set up the stand, bolted it to the wall for safety installed the upper shel and hanging light fixture.

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