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Aquatic Design's Salt Water Aquariums bring you the stunning beauty and staggering diversity of animals found in and around the earth's oceans. Also called a Marine Aquarium, it is a living work of art, a treasure for the eyes and imagination of its owner. Some Saltwater tanks are Reef Tanks, which simulate an oceanic reef by placing live rock in the fish tank. Usually Reef Tanks are adorned by beautiful invertebrates like corals as well as stunning tropical salt water fish.
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Seeing the brilliantly colored marine creatures in a saltwater aquarium, you become astonished that these brightly colored swimming gems are actually alive in your very own simulated ocean habitat. Your very own marine fish will display the brilliance of their colors, matched by their improbable shapes, textures and patterns. Tropical marine fish and other sea life is found abundantly all over the world varying from The Great Barrier Reef, Red Sea, Hawaiian Islands, Tonga, Fiji, New Guinea, French Polynesia, Indonesia, and Caribbean. Plus there are many other places where temperate ocean water is predominant. These are some of the basics for selecting and caring for saltwater fish and invertebrates. Also there are many good, current books on the subject. See our page on Aquarium Books or shop at our affiliate Amazon.com below. Foster & Smith Aquarium SuppliesOne of our best known and respected Internet affiliates is Drs. Foster & Smith. They offer the largest catalog of pet supplies in the U.S., including Freshwater Aquarium Supplies. Their high volume offers you the opportunity to buy what you want and still Save on Aquarium Supplies at Drs. Foster & Smith. Drs. Foster & Smith online catalog features the following categories. Click on the box above, go to their online store and choose the category you want.
Click on the pretty fish picture below to go there to browse or shop. The difference between Freshwater and Saltwater fish is relatively simple. Basically, freshwater fish are found in rivers, streams, ponds and lakes while saltwater fish are collected from oceans and seas, mostly from reefs. Salt water fish usually live in a natural environment that is quite stable. As a result they do not readily adapt to major changes in water chemistry or temperature. In addition, since nearly all saltwater fish and invertebrates are captured in the wild (many freshwater fish are either tank or pond raised), there are greater risks associated with handling and shipping. The risks include shipping and collecting costs, and supply-and-demand also make saltwater fish specimens more expensive than their freshwater fish counterparts. Just as in freshwater aquariums, there are some species that are usually quite sturdy while others challenge even the experts. On our Aquarium Tips & Techniques page we keep information for do-it-yourself aquarists. The "Marine Care and Compatibility Table" is meant to help the hobbyist choose fish and invertebrates appropriate for their level of expertise. In addition, each individual specimen should be inspected closely before purchase. Sometimes an individual or group of even the most hardy fish varieties will have been subjected to just one too many changes, and will become weak or sickly or will refuse to eat. We will help you choose healthy specimens as much as possible. Almost any size aquarium can be used, but generally a larger tank will be easier to keep chemically balanced and has a lot more options when it comes to fish compatibility. On the other hand, assuming the household budget is a factor, it is better to set up a medium-sized tank with good equipment than to attempt a larger tank with inadequate equipment. Many of the most popular saltwater sizes are in the 30 to 55 gallon range.
How fish get along with each other can be a big deal. Our Fish Compatibility Table in Tips & Techniques helps you select fish that are likely to get along. But usually these simple rules will guide you.
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Watching their behavior and the way some of these creatures move is fascinating to the point of mesmerizing. You can spend many enchanting and tranquil hours with your Saltwater Aquarium from Aquatic Design.
Kokopelli Flix - September 2006