Planning a Saltwater Aquarium System
Choosing The Right Substrate For Your Saltwater Aquarium
Marine aquarium substrates are not all the same. Substrates are functional as well as add aesthetics to the tank. Some of them stick to the bottom better, some of them "breathe" better, some of them are better for bottom dwelling creature, while some of them just look better. Replacing the substrate in an existing aquarium can be a giant pain,...
Saving Money With Your Aquarium
As hobbies go, saltwater aquariums are not the cheapest way to go. The initial equipment costs a lot of money, as do the fish, invertebrates and corals. Here are some ways that you can save money on your saltwater aquarium hobby, from initial setup to buying equipment, livestock to ongoing expenses.
How Do You Save Money With Your Aquarium?
How Do You Save Money With Your Aquarium?
Saltwater Aquariums Charts, Tables, Diagrams and More
Displayed as images, this index contains a collection of all the charts, tables, diagrams and more original content we have put together over the years as your About.com Guides to Saltwater Aquariums.
What Is a Fish-Only With Live Rock Saltwater System?
What is a fish-only with live rock saltwater system? What kind of marine life is good for this type of set up? What are the fundamental requirements of a FOWLR system set up? For anyone that is planning to start this type of saltwater aquarium, here are the answers to these and other questions about setting up a fish-only with live rock system.
How to Plan a Saltwater System
If you want to start a saltwater aquarium, but don't know where to begin, this simple step-by-step how to plan a saltwater system outline will help guide you along. The first step in planning a saltwater aquarium is to decide what kind of system you want. Here are the options you can choose from.
What Is a Fish-Only System?
What is a fish-only saltwater system? What kind of fish are good for this type of set up? What are the fundamental requirements of an FO system set up? For anyone that is planning to start this type of saltwater aquarium, here are the answers to these and other questions about setting up a fish-only system.
What Is A Mini-Reef Tank?
"Mini" or "micro" reef tanks are usually small in size (1g to 30g) and are complete systems, holding a wide variety of corals and other occupants. With a little imagination and ingenuity, you can have a slice of the ocean sitting on your desk or bookshelf.