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re: Fresh Water VS Salt Water Aquarium
Posted on 12/10/19 at 11:14 am to Sandtrap
Posted on 12/10/19 at 11:14 am to Sandtrap
I just got my first saltwater tank a few months ago after keeping freshwater for a long time.
My advice is start freshwater. A lot of people think that they just need to throw fish in a tank and that's it. For both aquariums you need to do regular maintenance such as water changes. A lot of people say they will do them and they get lazy.
Do research and understand the work that comes with owning one. They can be rewarding, but also be a pain if things start to go wrong.
Also, get the biggest possible tank you feel comfortable with. More water volume means slower time for water parameters to change.
I love keeping fish and working on my tank, so good luck with whatever route you go with.
P.S. I don't know where you would be looking to shop, but Aquatic Sealife in Metairie (Vets and David Dr.) is the best store I have found in Louisiana. Very clean and the staff is super helpful and knowledgeable. If you go freshwater, ask for Matt. He genuinely loves the hobby and will answer any questions you have thoroughly. He cares about your stocking options as well, so he will let you know what fish are compatible, as well as plants, inverts and water conditions.
My advice is start freshwater. A lot of people think that they just need to throw fish in a tank and that's it. For both aquariums you need to do regular maintenance such as water changes. A lot of people say they will do them and they get lazy.
Do research and understand the work that comes with owning one. They can be rewarding, but also be a pain if things start to go wrong.
Also, get the biggest possible tank you feel comfortable with. More water volume means slower time for water parameters to change.
I love keeping fish and working on my tank, so good luck with whatever route you go with.
P.S. I don't know where you would be looking to shop, but Aquatic Sealife in Metairie (Vets and David Dr.) is the best store I have found in Louisiana. Very clean and the staff is super helpful and knowledgeable. If you go freshwater, ask for Matt. He genuinely loves the hobby and will answer any questions you have thoroughly. He cares about your stocking options as well, so he will let you know what fish are compatible, as well as plants, inverts and water conditions.
This post was edited on 12/10/19 at 11:19 am
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Posted on 12/10/19 at 11:16 am to Bawcephus
quote:sounds pretty stupid. Open the top and let his arse jump out on the floor and see how well they works out for him.
really smart and will jump and hit the top of the aquarium if hungry.
Posted on 12/10/19 at 11:18 am to DavidTheGnome
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Ask goldenugget he’s into aquariums
Pretty sure he won't keep one of these... or maybe he will.
Anyone not up on their grouper identification the common for the Atlantic goliath grouper is jewfish.
Posted on 12/10/19 at 11:22 am to cwink07
Also: along side aquascapes being awesome, they have little puffer fish that are pretty sweet. Many claim to be freshwater, which is generally not true, but they can live in brackish water(a mix between salt and freshwater). A little more simple to maintain than a true saltwater aquarium and these fish are entertaining as shite.
Posted on 12/10/19 at 11:24 am to BuckeyeFan87
Agreed, a ton of personality with these little guys. Just need to feed them snails to keep their teeth from getting too long.
Posted on 12/10/19 at 11:25 am to cwink07
Very true. They’ll need snails, which if you have any aquarium stores nearby, will be easy to find. The one by me gives them away free as they come in unwanted on aquarium plants and whatnot.
Posted on 12/10/19 at 11:53 am to Sandtrap
A CSB about aquariums. My good friend Bob had 2 young sons aged 4 and 6. He got a 20 gallon fresh water aquarium, built a nice stand for it, added some nice in-water features and overall it was very nice. His boys watched him feed the handful of fish he started with.
The next day when he came home from work he noticed that the aquarium was full of fish food. it contained the entire box of fish food with the box floating in there, The plastic algae scraper and fish net were in there as well.
He gathered up everything and threw it all out. frick dat basically.
The next day when he came home from work he noticed that the aquarium was full of fish food. it contained the entire box of fish food with the box floating in there, The plastic algae scraper and fish net were in there as well.
He gathered up everything and threw it all out. frick dat basically.
Posted on 12/10/19 at 12:11 pm to Sandtrap
I would ask how old your kids are and are they compliant with any chores/responsibilities?
If they are then some of the tasks can be delegated to them. The entire hobby can be a great way to learn aspects of science depending on how interested you, personally, are into learning and practicing some science.
It’s one of the cooler hobbies I’ve enjoyed over some decades which have provided great mental stimulation and also relaxation just watching the aquarium.
If starting and unsure how you’ll like it, I would personally get a 10-20g tank and do a simple one main fish freshwater aquarium. See how that goes. The water issue is minimal as you mostly need a dechlorinator. If you bail out the upfront cost is negligible. Give yourself and kids the chance to evolve based on interest.
I currently have a 150 gallon saltwater reef and can answer most things you’d want or need to know.
If they are then some of the tasks can be delegated to them. The entire hobby can be a great way to learn aspects of science depending on how interested you, personally, are into learning and practicing some science.
It’s one of the cooler hobbies I’ve enjoyed over some decades which have provided great mental stimulation and also relaxation just watching the aquarium.
If starting and unsure how you’ll like it, I would personally get a 10-20g tank and do a simple one main fish freshwater aquarium. See how that goes. The water issue is minimal as you mostly need a dechlorinator. If you bail out the upfront cost is negligible. Give yourself and kids the chance to evolve based on interest.
I currently have a 150 gallon saltwater reef and can answer most things you’d want or need to know.
Posted on 12/10/19 at 12:32 pm to 0jersey
A friend of mine just moved out of state. He had a ten gallon aquarium that had plenty of guppies. He was breeding red guppies. Some of the fish are albino reds and some are just red guppies. He left the aquarium behind when he moved. I felt sorry for the fish and brought the aquarium home. The aquarium hasn't been cleaned in a while. The fish are very healthy. I don't want them. I want to get rid of the aquarium and fish. I want to get rid of everything free of charge. I live in Denham Springs and if I can't get rid of the fish then I'll take them to PETCO or whatever that store is called and give the fish to them.
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