| Starting a saltwater aquarium is a task that | | | | the tank as well, and are more breakable. |
| can be fun and rewarding, or devastating. It | | | | Acrylic may scratch, but is stronger and |
| all depends on if you put it together well | | | | insulates better (may require a smaller |
| where it provides a good ecosystem for your | | | | heater). Glass aquariums are usually the |
| saltwater fish to survive in.When setting up | | | | cheaper choice. You should begin by deciding |
| a saltwater aquarium you need to make a | | | | on the location where you will be setting up |
| decision regarding how large aquarium tank | | | | a saltwater aquarium at in your home. This is |
| you are going to get. For a beginner, a | | | | important for whether your saltwater aquarium |
| larger tank may be better. The reason is the | | | | setup will be successful or not. You do not |
| more means a chemically more stable aquarium. | | | | want a location where there is too much heat |
| Many experienced aquarists suggest 55 gallons | | | | changes during the day, or a location where |
| / 200L or larger for a beginner when it comes | | | | the aquarium is subjected to large amounts of |
| to saltwater aquariums. You will also have to | | | | sunlight. This will not provide an |
| choice between Glass and Acrylic aquarium | | | | environment that is constant in temperature |
| tanks when preparing Setting up a saltwater | | | | for your fish, and might lead to too much |
| aquarium. Glass aquariums will stay clearer | | | | algae (due to direct sunlight and its |
| over the years, though they do not insulate | | | | ultraviolet rays). |