You walk into the aquarium shop and are immediately dazzled by the colorful and intriguing display. There before your eyes is an almost unbelievable menagerie of aquatic wonders such as clownfish, anemones, large angelfish, sharks, even a moray! You tell yourself, "I've gotta have a setup like that."
Well, sharpen your perseverance and patience, get ready to read a whole lot, prepare for some missteps along the way, and open up that wallet( saltwater doesnt come cheap!!!).
Welcome to the world of saltwater aquariums.
No doubt about it, there is simply no comparison between a freshwater setup and a successful saltwater display. Nothing against the freshwater tank it's fabulous and definitely the way to go for most enthusiasts, but the saltwater environment provides a home to a far more interesting array of creatures. The reason being is that the saline habitat is more complex, and therein lies both the wonder and the bane of the saltwater fan.
If the freshwater aquarium offers its own array of difficulties in maintenance and keeping healthy stock, the saltwater tank can be even more cantankerous. It can be downright tough to develop a saltwater environment and keep it on an even keel. For most succesful saltwater aquaculturists the journey was fraught with disappointments and expense before they finally achieved a balanced, healthy status. That journey can take anywhere from a few months to several years, and set you back many hundreds, if not over a thousand of pounds.
Yet the end product can be magnificent. And it is well worth the effort for the aquarium fan who is sincere about putting in the time, energy and money to make it happen. we are here to help you do just that, just give us a shout by starting a new thread, PM, etc. we will be happy to help...
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