Q. |
Can I use
regular table salt to make a saltwater aquarium? |
| A. |
No!! Table salt will
NOT make a marine aquarium (well, at least with live
fish)! Actual marine salt must be used to create a saltwater
aquarium. |
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| Q. |
How many fish can
I have in my saltwater tank? |
| A. |
General rule: 1 fish
for every five gallons of water. Example Given: 2 one-inch
fish in a ten-gallon tank or 1 two-inch fish in a ten-gallon
tank. |
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| Q. |
What is the minimum tank size
for saltwater? |
| A. |
When you are beginners with
saltwater we recommend 30 to 50 gallons. But any tank,
if properly maintained can be done. |
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| Q. |
What is the best food for salt-water
fish? |
| A. |
A variety of food is the key.
A mix of frozen foods such as prime reef and formula
two in combination with a good pellet like new life
spectrum is great for most marine fish. |
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| Q. |
What salinity or specific gravity
should I keep my marine tank at? |
| A. |
A reef tank should be about
1.022 to 1.026, and fish only tanks can run as low as
1.017 up to 1.026. |
