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Posted 7/12/2008 2:28:42 PM


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I want to get a saltwater tank in the future. I want to know what I would need, the best tank size for me to start off with and what fish to get.

55 GALLON TANK
1 Veil Tail Angelfish-Angie
2 Peppered Cories
3 Golden Wonder Killi's
1 Spotted climbing perch
1 Long Fined Zebra Danio
1 Clown Pleco
3 Cherry Barbs
2 Turquoise Severums
1 Flag Cichlid
1 Dwarf Pike Cichlid
1 Sailfin Pleco - Gibby R.I.P

10 GALLON
1 Crayfish







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Posted 7/12/2008 8:29:56 PM
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That's a bit too much for people to be able to answer for you. There are just too many options, so research on your part is the first step. Then we can answer more specific questions. In general though you want to start with the largest tank you can afford, and a very light bioload of one small (3-4 inch or less), peaceful fish per 10 gallons or so. I wouldn't start will less than a 40g. For now though I would get yourself a copy of The Conscientious Marine Aquarist or other well respected beginner marine book (not all are made equally...some beginner saltwater books are terrible). You can also read on Wetwebmedia (read everything you can in the set up 1+2 sections, as well as maintenance/operation and about livestock). This reading will answer many of your questions.

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Posted 7/13/2008 5:11:40 AM


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Thanks!

55 GALLON TANK
1 Veil Tail Angelfish-Angie
2 Peppered Cories
3 Golden Wonder Killi's
1 Spotted climbing perch
1 Long Fined Zebra Danio
1 Clown Pleco
3 Cherry Barbs
2 Turquoise Severums
1 Flag Cichlid
1 Dwarf Pike Cichlid
1 Sailfin Pleco - Gibby R.I.P

10 GALLON
1 Crayfish







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Posted 7/17/2008 3:12:43 PM
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If i was you i would decide what type of salt water tank you want to do either fish only, live rock and fish or the complete reef system also if you want peacefully or aggressative fish. what area do u have in the house for it and what is the most expensive tank you are willing to buy to put in the place bigger is always  better in salt water tanks. Also the best bet is the research as much as you can possible get information about the fish you like and the fish that can go with them and what food the eat and how easy they are to take care of

Tim
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