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I have a freshwater aquarium (10 gallon), and it’s nice and all, but I’d like to try an aquarium with some really beautiful fish. A lot of the colorful ones are saltwater. I take care of my tank, and it’s not a big hassle. I change the water, add some chemicals, feed them, make sure everything is ok every day, and that’s about it. Is a saltwater tank significantly harder to maintain? And besides for what I just mentioned I do to take care of my freshwater tank, what additional things do I need to do to support a healthy saltwater tank?

Or would you recommend just buying a bigger tank and purchasing aggressive fish? Those seem to be really nice too. I was thinking cichlids and some others, maybe an eel too. Can peaceful fish such as my australian rainbow be put in with fish like those? Thanks, any ideas/help/comments would be appreciated.
In answer to how much I want to spend, not too much, but I don’t have a set limit. I want to make sure I get good equipment. The size I’m planning for is 55 gal. Is that a good size that will allow me some diverse fish, or is that too small? Also, as someone mentioned the lighting, is that for the coral etc., or fish? In my current freshwater tank I rarely have the lights on.

To find discount fish tank supplies, trying buying from specialty aquarium stores that may offer discounts. Discover where to buy discount fish tank supplies with tips from the manager of a fish pet store in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Hunter Leber
Bio: Hunter Leber is the saltwater livestock manager at the Austin Aqua-Dome in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

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Discount fish tank supplies can often be bought online, from classified ads or at local fish pet stores. Find cheap aquarium supplies with tips from the owner of a fish pet store in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Ryan Wells
Contact: www.reefrunners.net
Bio: Ryan Wells is the owner of Reef Runners in Lindon, Utah. He has many years of experience working with sea animal life.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton

Duration : 0:1:23

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Setting up a beginner saltwater aquarium requires a large tank, a filtration system and lights. Setup a saltwater aquarium with tips from the owner of a fish pet store in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Ryan Wells
Contact: www.reefrunners.net
Bio: Ryan Wells is the owner of Reef Runners in Lindon, Utah. He has many years of experience working with sea animal life.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton

Duration : 0:1:9

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A saltwater aquarium setup includes a standard fish tank and filter but uses sand or crushed coral substrate. Setup a saltwater aquarium with tips from the manager of a fish pet store in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Hunter Leber
Bio: Hunter Leber is the saltwater livestock manager at the Austin Aqua-Dome in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Duration : 0:1:12

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A typical aquarium requires several supplies including an algae magnet, a bag of salt, cleaning buckets and essential chemicals. Learn more about aquarium supplies with tips from the owner of a fish pet store in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Ryan Wells
Contact: www.reefrunners.net
Bio: Ryan Wells is the owner of Reef Runners in Lindon, Utah. He has many years of experience working with sea animal life.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton

Duration : 0:1:16

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Basic aquarium supplies include the fish tank itself, a filter, gravel substrate and a liquid dechlorinate. Learn more about aquarium supplies with tips from the manager of a fish pet store in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Hunter Leber
Bio: Hunter Leber is the saltwater livestock manager at the Austin Aqua-Dome in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Duration : 0:1:1

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