How do make a aquarium salt water for saltwater fish and corals

Question

i want to know what supplies i need and how to get aquarium saltwater

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Keep in mind that Saltwater fishes are difficult to care for and require a lot of maintenance.

I wouldn't recommend mixing the solution yourself. Some fish stores carry saltwater that you can purchase by the gallon.

Answer 3

Quite honestly and without any offense, the first supply I would invest in is a good marine aquarium book. I say this because while keeping Marine tanks need not be hard, they are less forgiving to mistakes than freshwater tanks and having a better idea of what to expect can go a long way towards ensuring success in marine aquaria.

Answer 4

To make the water is simply using a 5 gallon bucket, salt and water.  Once the salt is dissolved (i like to start with a gallon of hot water to help it along) you can pour it into the tank.

When doing water changes, you will need to do this and check the salinity with a hydrometer to ensure it is where it needs to be.

Equipment

Hydrometer

Thermometer

filter

heater

dolomite/gravel/crushed coral

gravel vac

salt

water

That is basically it.  If you are running a larger tank, you may want to think about a protein skimmer.

Corals will need specific lighting depending on the types you decide to get.

They will need to be target fed as well.

May I suggest getting "the reefkeepers bible" to start with.

Salt isn't quite like fresh but still follows the same basic rules.

Salt in the long run is easier than fresh water to care for and in maintenance.

Answer 5

they sell special salt at pet stores that dissolves into the water.it should have directions on the back on how much to put in.