Oscar Sheila Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 I have been toying with the idea of a saltwater tank for the lounge. It would only be a 75L tank. I don't know much about them and was wondering if any of you could fill me in a bit: - I have heard they are more expensive than freshwater, is it true, and on such a small tank would it really be THAT much more expensive? - How easy/hard are saltwater fish to keep? - Do you have to clean them as often as freshwater? - Do I need any special equipment. - What sort of fish could I keep in such a small tank? Cold water and warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 There is a lot of interest in saltwater at the moment, EXCELLENT! 75L is very small for a fishtank, and I have no experance with small saltwater tanks, but I know of a few. There is excellent information on these 'nano reefs' at reefcentral. But from what I do know I suspect its on the small side. There are some questions only you can answer before you make a start on freshwater from my own experance: Do you want Tropical or Temprate (NZ sub 20deg)? Tropical are very pretty, very delicate and very expensive with few fish under $100ea. Trpoical requires heating. Temprate fish and other stock are cheap (free from rockpools and diver friends), not as colourfull but still very interesting and active. Both require good water quality for long term survivablility. Do you want to keep coral and inverts as well as fish? Coral requires almost perfect water quality, many addititives (iodine, calcium, magnesium etc) which requires many test kits. Corals often require lots of water circulation, which costs money in pumps and timers. Coral require lots of lighting, often in the form of metal halides to provide enough light. Do you have a large budget (over $3000.00) to spend on the tank? I would be surprised if you could setup a Tropical Marine tank for less than this amount of money. If you don't have the money you should save it up and wait, or try something else. I belive you could do a temprate for far far less. please check my web site www.aqua.net.nz/mark.html for some info and pics. pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Now look what you've done pies! :lol: Everyone wants marines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Sheila Posted September 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 I was just thinking about it. Sounds too high maintenance for me anyway. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Smaller tanks are quite a lot of work, but generally speaking marine tanks require much less maintenance than freshwater. Thats the best thing about my tank, lower maintenance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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