Most beginners flounder in deciding which sand to use for their saltwater aquariums, because there are various types of sand to choose from. Not only do they struggle with deciding on a specific sand to use, they also often ask how much sand they really need in their aquarium. When you consider a specific sand type, you should also take the size of the sand bed into consideration- do you want a deep sand bed or a shallow one? There are three main types of sand that can be used in saltwater aquariums, namely Aragonite, Crushed Coral and Oolite. Aragonite is the most typical and highly endorsed type of sand. It looks like prototypical sand and is made up...
The very first fish you decide to put into your tank is typically considered as a starter fish. You have to be cautious when deciding what starter fish you want to use. Most fish get "New Tank Syndrome", which is caused by ammonia toxicity and fluctuation in water parameters. This means that fish often don’t survive being put into a new tank. Good examples of fish you could use as starter fish are: “cool” fish, hardy fish, colourful fish, fish that can resist parasites, compatible fish and inexpensive fish. “Cool” fish are those that are interesting, most popular and should have a good personality. When choosing a starter fish look for characteristics such as fearful, dauntless, fast swimmers and you won’t go wrong....
