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Beginners Most Common Saltwater Aquarium Mistakes
Here are lists of beginner aquarist most common saltwater aquarium mistakes. These are based on my own mistakes and some research. Please take time to understand these mistakes s you can avoid making the same mistakes whch could cost money and time.
Tank overloading
A common saltwater aquarium mistake is “overloading” your saltwater aquarium with too many fish, invertebrates, and/or live rock.
A crowded saltwater aquarium leads to high levels of wastes, territorial battles, and all other syndromes that can lead to unbalance water parameter and even fish loss.
Plan which fish to buy and stick to your plan and remember fish will grow, the key is to slow down buying and gradually increase your fish population.
Moving too fast
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This one can be linked to tank overloading, we all done it got excited and lose the patience and cut out steps. This is the most common mistake beginners normally make as we get to anxious and tend to try do too many things to quick.
Remeber to slow down and make changes one step at a time, wait between the steps to observe and you will rewarded with a healthy saltwater aquarium.
Misdiagnosing Diseases and Overmedicating
It is very important to properly diagnose and treat any kind of saltwater diseases and by using the wrong medication to treat the wrong disease your fish may have, it can be fatal.
Here’s a list of saltwater fish disease treatment methods that you may use for treating your fish.
When using medication for your fishes, try to use the ones that are formulated to target their specific diseases. Medications should only be used when necessary and when you are sure of what kind of disease you are dealing with.
To find out more about Saltwater Fish Diseases and treatments click here.
Inadequate Filtration
Previously I have wrote about different saltwater filtration methods you can choose from, picking the right filtration system will ensure you dont have too many problems.
So depending on your planned bio-load should be the basis on choosing the right filter for your saltwater aquarium. It is always better to have more filter media being used than too little.
Incompatibility of your Livestock
Another common mistakes is the incompatibility of the fish and other inhabitants, iwe ll have the urge to run around to buy all therefavrite fish, but me can’t be put together. Always plan and research your fish, invertebrates and/or corals.
Learn about them before adding them together else you might end up with dead fish.
Not knowing enough information when buying livestock
Always get information about any new additions you would like for your saltwater aquarium. It’s very important to know what they are, how to feed them, what to feed them and how to care for them.
Most of us will think and say, “I like this one because it’s colorful” or cute or whatever it may be. Others would say “This is the one I like - just like in that Nemo movie!”
Try not to base it on those. If you really want that particular saltwater fish – then research more about it! It will help you enjoy them longer in your saltwater aquarium.
Purchasing Fish with Poor Health Condition
Generally a sick fish don’t ea see if you can get the shop to show you if the fish that you want to get is eating before buying it.
An alternative is to read on how to determine the symptons and signs of common illness or diseases so you know what to look for when you buy your fish.
Overfeeding fish
This has to be number one on the list of most common saltwater aquarium mistakes, we all like to feed our fish and watch them interact with them.
This then leads to overfeeding that causes problems to the fish itself and to the saltwater. Remember that these fish are small, uneaten food and fish waste can lead to water chemistry change, and also look ugly in the aquarium. There are toxic by-products produced by uneaten food that can stress fish. Another problem is when the fish overeats. This can cause health problems.
Poor Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance
Have a routine maintenance schedule for your saltwater aquarium. This way, your aquarium will less likely to experience high nitrate levels, bacterial outbreaks, or other common aquarium problems.
Dedicate your time for a simple cleaning or water change once or twice every two weeks.
Trust me, this will make saltwater aquarium keeping a much exciting hobby by not dealing with common saltwater parameter problems and imbalances.
Text and Photo Source: Saltwater Aquarium Online Guide
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