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Old 06-01-2016, 09:04 PM   #1
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I used to love having fish & then I got married. Now that she's gone I'd love to get back into it! I used to have a 30g tank that I turned into a brackish tank, but now I want to go SALT. I found a 46g that would work. I really want clowns & tangs. The others I'm not really picky. I have NOTHING right now! I am looking for some advice if & what I need. I MEAN I NEED EVERYTHING, ADVICE TOO!
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May I have some help please, I was advised to come here!
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Welcome to AA! Glad to were advised to come here. Where to start...
Here are some links related to questions you have. I suggest you peruse the links. Lots of information in these posts. I know it's quite a bit of reading but there is so much to cover:
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Welcome to AA! Glad to were advised to come here. Where to start...
Here are some links related to questions you have. I suggest you peruse the links. Lots of information in these posts. I know it's quite a bit of reading but there is so much to cover:
Never done saltwater before - Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community
Starting a 55 gallon aquarium - Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community
Stock list and tips for maintaining your SW tank. - Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community
advice for starting for someone new to saltwater - Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community
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Ooh boy, I think I will just stick with freshwater for now!
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Ooh boy, I think I will just stick with freshwater for now!

I should be good with a 46 gallon tank for saltwater for in the future though correct?
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Sure, as long as you do tons of research before putting any fish in there. Many saltwater fish, like tangs, are open water swimmers and need very large tanks so they can remain healthy.
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OK, I've finally decided to get into my aquarium life again! Phew!!! I would like to go brackish/freshwater I think, any opinions as the max I can go is a 46g bow front tank? I would love to go brackish again!
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It's definitely a good tank size to start back up with. What do you want to know about brackish? Fish, amount of salt, maintenance etc.....
There's tons of fish options for freshwater, and some pretty interesting choices for brackish as well.
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It's definitely a good tank size to start back up with. What do you want to know about brackish? Fish, amount of salt, maintenance etc.....
There's tons of fish options for freshwater, and some pretty interesting choices for brackish as well.

Thank you for replying to me. I pretty much need information on everything! Fish-with pictures, amount of salt, how often for water changes happen, type of filtration, maintenance etc.....like I said the
SeaClear 46 gal Bowfront Acrylic Aquarium Combo Set
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That's a nice (and expensive) tank. IMO I would go with a 40B and spend the extra $$$ on the filter and lights.
Here is a link on starting a brackish tank, what you need, and potential inhabitants: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...d.php?t=294396
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That's a nice (and expensive) tank. IMO I would go with a 40B and spend the extra $$$ on the filter and lights.
Here is a link on starting a brackish tank, what you need, and potential inhabitants: What is brackish water - Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community
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