Advice On Setting Up A Salt Water Aquarium

[Andrew G]

Hi all,

I've had several successful years with fishkeeping (with the help of this great forum and it's members) and am ready to try salt water. (Very colorful).

Several questions:

-What size tank would be good for a decent amount of fish. (I'm not sure I can fit a 55 gallon tank in my place).
-What equipment would I need, (not too expensive hopefully)
-What fish would be good to start with?
-Where can I find detailed info on how to proceed?

I'd love to see some photos of your salt water aquariums.

Thanks,
Andrew

 

[Torrean]

When your talking about tank size bigger is better. This is even more true when talking about SW. It's easier to maintain. You would think that a smaller tank would be a lot cheaper than a large one but this is not true. It is cheaper but you still need a lot of the same equipment so the cost difference isn't big enough to justify buying a small tank IMHO.

Reef tanks require more equipment than a basic SW tank.

I've never kept salt water so I can't help much more than that except to tell you that you'll probably have better luck posting this in the SW section of the forum =). Best of luck

 

[fish-r-fancy]

you might want to post this in marine chit chat. You might get more replies there.

also I just noticed that you live in RI. Me too! Howdy neighboor!

 

[Mr Miagi]

I suggest you look around these local forums and their respective pinned topics. MANY offer the answers to all your questions.

-What size tank would be good for a decent amount of fish. (I'm not sure I can fit a 55 gallon tank in my place).

Thinking Of Starting Up a Marine Tank?
My very own Nemo

-What equipment would I need, (not too expensive hopefully)

See other Threads

-What fish would be good to start with?

See other Threads

-Where can I find detailed info on how to proceed?

Nano Tank FAQ Section
Thinking Of Starting Up a Marine Tank?

I'd love to see some photos of your salt water aquariums.

TFF Members Reef/FOWLR/FO Tanks
TFF Members Nano Tanks