Saltwater vs Freshwater - Aquarium Advice

quikksilver8 · 07-10-2005, 07:54 PM

I was just wondering, how much harder is saltwater than freshwater?

Bearfan · 07-10-2005, 08:40 PM

Topic Edited to reflect proper spelling

I would say infinitly. I would say Infinity plus one, but being a math major, I understand the idiocy of using infinity in an equation.

mastershake · 07-10-2005, 09:00 PM

its not harder, its more involved for a lil while, then the work becomes second nature as with freshwater and its really easy, just more things to look at skeptically and more things people tell you that you need that you may not, so its not really harder, but just more involved and more research is always good, know waht you want before you go shopping be open to ideas, but dont do whatever the first thing you read or are told , always double and triple check your info, theres no one way or right way to do it, but there are successful tips that are usually pretty common amoung saltkeepers,

Jermz79 · 07-10-2005, 09:02 PM

Much harder [acronym:e82d12851b="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:e82d12851b]!!

I am running my first [acronym:e82d12851b="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:e82d12851b] setup and in the past I have had numerous [acronym:e82d12851b="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:e82d12851b] setups and they don't compare! Much more testing, checking, changing, and leveling.

It is worth all the extra though based on the limitless amounts of creatures you have to choose from!

Bearfan · 07-10-2005, 10:59 PM

Freshwater is a LOT more forgiving of errors, and lots cheaper.

Brodie · 07-10-2005, 11:22 PM

[acronym:b095813f50="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:b095813f50], I would say your total time spent on your freshwater would be equivalent to about 30% for that of saltwater. It's so rewarding that it makes up for the time.

**lando** · 07-11-2005, 07:03 AM

[acronym:7fa79e4330="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:7fa79e4330], harder work brings greater rewards. It does require a bit more attention to detail and a lot more patence, not to mention a deeper wallet. For me it is all worth the effort and money.

malkore · 07-11-2005, 08:31 AM

Since I keep [acronym:c76492c2b5="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:c76492c2b5] planted tanks with [acronym:c76492c2b5="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:c76492c2b5] injection, I found [acronym:c76492c2b5="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:c76492c2b5] wasn't too big of a jump.
It basically progresses like this for difficulty/maintenance required:
[acronym:c76492c2b5="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:c76492c2b5] [acronym:c76492c2b5="Fish only"]FO[/acronym:c76492c2b5] -> [acronym:c76492c2b5="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:c76492c2b5] Planted -> [acronym:c76492c2b5="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:c76492c2b5] [acronym:c76492c2b5="Fish only"]FO[/acronym:c76492c2b5] -> [acronym:c76492c2b5="Fish only with live rock"]FOWLR[/acronym:c76492c2b5] -> Full Reef

07-10-2005, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
quikksilver8 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 15	Saltwater vs Freshwater I was just wondering, how much harder is saltwater than freshwater?

07-10-2005, 08:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marquette, MI Posts: 3,570 Images: 45	Topic Edited to reflect proper spelling I would say infinitly. I would say Infinity plus one, but being a math major, I understand the idiocy of using infinity in an equation. __________________ 75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag 72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8

07-10-2005, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jermz79 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 1,159	Much harder [acronym:e82d12851b="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:e82d12851b]!! I am running my first [acronym:e82d12851b="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:e82d12851b] setup and in the past I have had numerous [acronym:e82d12851b="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:e82d12851b] setups and they don't compare! Much more testing, checking, changing, and leveling. It is worth all the extra though based on the limitless amounts of creatures you have to choose from! __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the thing's I can not change, the courage to change the thing's I can and the wisdom to know the difference! R.I.P Walena K. Cox 7/7/62 - 8/11/2002

07-10-2005, 10:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marquette, MI Posts: 3,570 Images: 45	Freshwater is a LOT more forgiving of errors, and lots cheaper. __________________ 75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag 72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8

07-10-2005, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Brodie Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 340 Images: 14	[acronym:b095813f50="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:b095813f50], I would say your total time spent on your freshwater would be equivalent to about 30% for that of saltwater. It's so rewarding that it makes up for the time. __________________ Be ocean minded, keep our beaches clean.

07-10-2005, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
mastershake Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: etown mass Posts: 169 Images: 2	its not harder, its more involved for a lil while, then the work becomes second nature as with freshwater and its really easy, just more things to look at skeptically and more things people tell you that you need that you may not, so its not really harder, but just more involved and more research is always good, know waht you want before you go shopping be open to ideas, but dont do whatever the first thing you read or are told , always double and triple check your info, theres no one way or right way to do it, but there are successful tips that are usually pretty common amoung saltkeepers,

07-11-2005, 07:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,623 Images: 46	[acronym:7fa79e4330="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:7fa79e4330], harder work brings greater rewards. It does require a bit more attention to detail and a lot more patence, not to mention a deeper wallet. For me it is all worth the effort and money. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

07-11-2005, 08:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
malkore Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nebraska, USA Posts: 6,540	Since I keep [acronym:c76492c2b5="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:c76492c2b5] planted tanks with [acronym:c76492c2b5="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:c76492c2b5] injection, I found [acronym:c76492c2b5="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:c76492c2b5] wasn't too big of a jump. It basically progresses like this for difficulty/maintenance required: [acronym:c76492c2b5="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:c76492c2b5] [acronym:c76492c2b5="Fish only"]FO[/acronym:c76492c2b5] -> [acronym:c76492c2b5="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:c76492c2b5] Planted -> [acronym:c76492c2b5="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:c76492c2b5] [acronym:c76492c2b5="Fish only"]FO[/acronym:c76492c2b5] -> [acronym:c76492c2b5="Fish only with live rock"]FOWLR[/acronym:c76492c2b5] -> Full Reef __________________ Visit my aquarium pages - see specs on my tanks, and photos of how they've evolved My other passion: TheNinja 500R - updated 9/18/05

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