Saltwater Aquarium Care and Maintenance

We have gone though the beginners guide to saltwater aquarium and we have learnt how to set up your saltwater aquarium, next comes the critical maintenance and care of your saltwater aquarium.
First we need to set up a strict maintenance schedule for our saltwater fish and other inhabitants to thrive in your aquarium. By applying [...]

Biological Filter Media

Biological Filtration is the process of bacteria breaks down toxic compounds into less toxic form.
Let’s try to understand first how bacteria thrive so we can fully learn this media.

Environment above 55°F
Need ammonia or nitrite as food source
Need oxygen for life

Bacteria thrives by getting its oxygen from the water moving in the saltwater aquarium. When solid [...]

Aquarium Aquascape

When you place your aquarium aquascape your concept is too make your fish happy, i dont mean smiling but they feel comfortable as in their natural habitat they have hiding places, caves etc for their protection and inside your saltwater aquarium is no different.
So the fish will look for these an set up small territories [...]

Selecting an Aquarium

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 [...]

Saltwater Aquarium Location

Choosing the best and correct location for your saltwater aquarium is important now as it will save alot of problems in the future monthes and years.
Look at putting the aquarium in a place where your send alot of time which figures as you have spent alot of time setting it up and want enjoy the [...]