Selecting an Aquarium

June 12, 2008 · Filed Under Saltwater Aquarium Set Up 

Saltwater Aquarium with Live Corals (Nano Cube)

As i previously mentioned when selecting an saltwater aquarium choose the largest you can afford, ensure you can fit the aquarium’s location is adequate and it’s within your budget.

IF you buy a small one you will find out very quick that you are unable to fit al the fish you desire and the limited oxygen in a small aquarium.

When selecting an saltwater aquarium, consider the surface area of it. Surface area is the amount of area on the surface of the aquarium that is exposed to air. This is then related to oxygen content of the water.

The more surface area your aquarium has, the more room for gas exchange at the surface. More oxygen will enter the water and carbon dioxide escapes.

Aquarium comes in all shapes and sizes and two aquariums may have the same amount of volume. But they may be different in the amount of surface area they have. Taller and slender tanks don’t have a lot of surface area. Shorter and wider tank has more surface area and is better for gas exchange so you can see the differences.

Box Fish

Think of the numbers of fish you will keep as this will make a difference to the size of aquarium tank. Too many fish will overcrowd it and overload your filtration system and cause water issues.

Fish will end up stressed and if overcrowded can lead to tropical fish diseases.

Most people use fish length and tank volume to estimate the number of fish the saltwater aquarium can hold. Larger fish will of course consume more oxygen and more aquarium space.

You can probably accommodate 1 inch of fish per 4 gallons of water for the first six months. Increase fish density to in inch per 2 gallons of water after this period. But keep in mind that fishes grow!

I would prefer to have fewer fish than too many to be safe!

So when selecting an aquarium, think that this is an investment of money and time!

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Text and Photo Source: Saltwater Aquarium Online Guide

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