Hello,
I'm thinking about starting a saltwater aquarium. I have a 10 gallon aquarium with trickle filter, heater, and pump. What supplies would I need to start one and what would the approxamite total be?
I have researched and am thinking about crushed coral for substrate with live rock added later. Do I need a protein skimmer if I'm not adding coral?If I do, does that need to be hooked to a powerhead or do I need to put an air stone in with it? Also, I have read that you need a quarantine tank, how big does that have to be, and does it have to have the same stuff (protein skimmer, filter, another heater)?
I would like to add small seahorses very much later on, but wanted to start out simple. What type of fish should I introduce to my tank that would be hardy and cheap? Would I need to get snails, crabs, and shrimp when I get my fish?
I'm thinking about starting a saltwater aquarium. I have a 10 gallon aquarium with trickle filter, heater, and pump. What supplies would I need to start one and what would the approxamite total be?
I have researched and am thinking about crushed coral for substrate with live rock added later. Do I need a protein skimmer if I'm not adding coral?If I do, does that need to be hooked to a powerhead or do I need to put an air stone in with it? Also, I have read that you need a quarantine tank, how big does that have to be, and does it have to have the same stuff (protein skimmer, filter, another heater)?
I would like to add small seahorses very much later on, but wanted to start out simple. What type of fish should I introduce to my tank that would be hardy and cheap? Would I need to get snails, crabs, and shrimp when I get my fish?