When people get their first salt water fish aquarium, they often have a lot of questions regarding the equipment, the tank and the fish themselves. The following information should be very helpful to new salt water fish hobbyists: Most of the equipment that is required for exotic salt water fish can also be used in a freshwater aquarium, so it isn't always necessary to purchase dedicated salt water equipment. It is very important, however, to purchase high quality equipment for a salt water fishaquarium rather than saving a few dollars on the cheap stuff.
There are also special types of gravel, sea salt mix, and hydrometers that must be used to ensure the health of the salt water fish, which differ from freshwater tanks. Many people also wonder what size salt water fishaquarium they should get, and while this depends on the desires and space constraints of the hobbyist, it is often recommended to begin with a larger aquarium. It is easier to keep a larger tank chemically balanced, and the exotic salt water fish will get along better with more room to swim around and have their own territory. A medium tank might be more suitable for those with smaller homes and budgets, but those smaller than 30 gallons might be too small. Some salt water fish species get along better than others, so it's better to avoid any salt water fish that will fit into the mouths of their fellow fish, or that are too closely related. This should ensure a happy and healthy salt water fish aquarium.
