Exactly How Hard Is It To Start With A Marine Aquarium

[sweet-like-coco]

If I allow myself many months of research would i be able to start with a saltwater aquarium? Also I know it is more expensive but i would really appreciate it if someone could give me an example of a price bracket.

 

[nick87]

If I allow myself many months of research would i be able to start with a saltwater aquarium? Also I know it is more expensive but i would really appreciate it if someone could give me an example of a price bracket.

It really depends on what you want to keep, a fish only setup isn't really anymore diffcult than a freshwater setup, but a full blown sps reef is a lot more work.

Price again depends on what you want to keep, let us know a bit more about what you want.

 

[sweet-like-coco]

Well i think the thing that intrigues me about marine aquariums is the colours but also the look of corals and plants so would it be possible to just start out with one reef until i get the experience? I love blues , yellows, oranges, but i hate fake looking aquariums. Maybe a single coral , rocks and sand would be easier to start out with but i don't know! Sorry if I seem indecisive there are just so many options. I have to say that I plan for this tank to be my pride and joy- not just something pretty to look at, i want to make it a hobby of mine. So I am prepared to learn a lot, but of course I don't want to spend a lot of money because of my own mistakes. Any advice on what would be best would be greatly appreciated

 

[nick87]

Well i think the thing that intrigues me about marine aquariums is the colours but also the look of corals and plants so would it be possible to just start out with one reef until i get the experience? I love blues , yellows, oranges, but i hate fake looking aquariums. Maybe a single coral , rocks and sand would be easier to start out with but i don't know! Sorry if I seem indecisive there are just so many options. I have to say that I plan for this tank to be my pride and joy- not just something pretty to look at, i want to make it a hobby of mine. So I am prepared to learn a lot, but of course I don't want to spend a lot of money because of my own mistakes. Any advice on what would be best would be greatly appreciated

Well first i would advise you to do lots of research and decide exactly what you want.

Have a look at the wetwebmedia website and pick up a few good books, the conscientious marine aquarist by robert fenner is a good book to start with.

 

[-Nemo-]

I agree with nick, look around and see what you would like to keep and also decide on what size aquarium would be best. Larger tanks will be easier to look after, but they will of course be more expensive initially.

 

[seffieuk]

Start with reading through the journels/pinned and taking some notes, then ask lots of questions

Seffie x