Hi,
My 14 year old has shown significant interest in aquatic life and reptiles.
She puts a lot of effort into feeding and cleaning, unfortunately, we have a large burial ground and very few survivors.
I would like to get her a salt water system that can maintain itself.
A 36 gallon tank is probably the largest size tank that will fit.
I've looked on-line and see so many options for purchasing equipment and also advice around what kind of fish, but I'm hoping I can get one email chain going that will give me what I need with some confidence.
Should I consider buying used equipment or go with new? Cost is not really too much of an issue if we stick to the 36 gallon size.
I've seen info on de-chlorinating and prepping - fishin or fishless.
What would be required for a salt water system?
What kinds of fish would I need to get to keep the tank clean?
How many algae feeders, etc?
Any recommendations on the types of fish and numbers would be helpful.
I know she is interested in the Nemo and Dory.... of course!, but she really likes active fish and loves to decorate.
What kinds of plants?
I'm assuming that the kind of fish in the tank will somewhat dictate the type of vegetation and extras.
Are crabs and snails ok? Do they add value? Are they included in the fish count when determining the max # in the tank?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!!
My 14 year old has shown significant interest in aquatic life and reptiles.
She puts a lot of effort into feeding and cleaning, unfortunately, we have a large burial ground and very few survivors.
I would like to get her a salt water system that can maintain itself.
A 36 gallon tank is probably the largest size tank that will fit.
I've looked on-line and see so many options for purchasing equipment and also advice around what kind of fish, but I'm hoping I can get one email chain going that will give me what I need with some confidence.
Should I consider buying used equipment or go with new? Cost is not really too much of an issue if we stick to the 36 gallon size.
I've seen info on de-chlorinating and prepping - fishin or fishless.
What would be required for a salt water system?
What kinds of fish would I need to get to keep the tank clean?
How many algae feeders, etc?
Any recommendations on the types of fish and numbers would be helpful.
I know she is interested in the Nemo and Dory.... of course!, but she really likes active fish and loves to decorate.
What kinds of plants?
I'm assuming that the kind of fish in the tank will somewhat dictate the type of vegetation and extras.
Are crabs and snails ok? Do they add value? Are they included in the fish count when determining the max # in the tank?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!!