Yeah! New tank and want some ideas to make it look as a SW but really FW

[Aqualady40]

Hey guys and gals....I just got in on the deal at PetCo and got a new 40g tank for the $1 per gallon deal. Okay here is what I would like to do (just a thought), I would like to have this tank to be designed as if it were a real saltwater tank; however, really be a freshwater..so I need ideas in what are some things to purchase that could make it look that way....so far I know I can purchase pool filter sand at my local hardware store and that's as far as I know....HELP PLEASE....all suggestions are welcomed...thank you in advance

 

[Andrew McFadden]

You could do a couple groups of peaceful african Cichlids with sand, lava rocks or something that looks like saltwater rocks.

 

[bud29]

I think you would enjoy reading this:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f70/the-love-it-or-hate-it-tank-220082.html

 

[Rivercats]

I remembered reading this a couple days ago and you may find this helpful, hope it is....
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f70/the-love-it-or-hate-it-tank-220082.html

 

[bettaowner]

Is there a reason why people advise african cichlids for freshwater "reef" tanks? I would go for freshwater gobies, puffers, ect. Fish that look like they belong in a saltwater tank.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Is there a reason why people advise african cichlids for freshwater "reef" tanks? I would go for freshwater gobies, puffers, ect. Fish that look like they belong in a saltwater tank.

There ancestors come from saltwater and because they are colorful like saltwater fish. But I see your point aswell great advise

 

[bettaowner]

Good point. Color is not one of the things that comes to mind when I think about marine tanks. I usually think about variety or how unique the different fish are. That's why I sugguested oddballs.

 

[Aqualady40]

I think you would enjoy reading this:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f70/the-love-it-or-hate-it-tank-220082.html

Wow...thanks that was a nice thread to check out...her tank is very very close to my thoughts....

 

[Aqualady40]

Good point. Color is not one of the things that comes to mind when I think about marine tanks. I usually think about variety or how unique the different fish are. That's why I sugguested oddballs.

Great thing to point out...I look at the oddness of the fish too

 

[Aqualady40]

Is there a reason why people advise african cichlids for freshwater "reef" tanks? I would go for freshwater gobies, puffers, ect. Fish that look like they belong in a saltwater tank.

Great suggestion...here is a link to Gobies...I really like this one alot ...are tese sw?????Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Clown Goby, Green

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Great suggestion...here is a link to Gobies...I really like this one alot ...are tese sw?????Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Clown Goby, Green

I like them too

To bad they are saltwater

 

[bud29]

Maybe check out the Bumblebee goby......not as colorful, but still different. And they are fully freshwater I believe.

 

[bud29]

I remembered reading this a couple days ago and you may find this helpful, hope it is....
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f70/the-love-it-or-hate-it-tank-220082.html

Great minds think alike I had posted that link just before you did

 

[Aqualady40]

Maybe check out the Bumblebee goby......not as colorful, but still different. And they are fully freshwater I believe.

hmmm this is something I never seen;however, while reading , very territorial...here's the stats Tropical Aquarium Fish for Brackish Aquariums: Bumble Bee Goby

 

[bud29]

Yes, they are pretty territorial, but I don't think they are very aggressive otherwise. So, it won't attack fish unless they go in to his territory. And the other fish should be able to learn the boundary lines pretty quickly.