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{Fresh-Water}
{Salt-Water}
{Reef-Tank}
{Pond}
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Salt-water requires
patience.
Let's track the progress of a typical installation from
day one. |
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Day one: Installation |
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A little cloudy! |
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150 gallon salt-water fish-only
aquarium on the 3rd day after set-up.
Crystal clear. |
| It seems that everyone wants a salt water aquarium but remember,
proper design and management are crucial for success.
Filtration, decor, water movement, lighting, and inhabitants all
need to work together to form a true biological ecosystem. |
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After 5 weeks
of nothing but decor and 6 little damsel fish in the
aquarium, its first "real" inhabitants are added.
I tell all my salt-water clients the same thing:
The most important thing you need for a successful
salt-water aquarium is proper design and PATIENCE. |
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| As with all of my
aquariums, you'll notice no filtration equipment showing in the
design. Live rock, natural substrate, and synthetic corals
all come together to make a happy, healthy, and absolutely
gorgeous aquarium. If your salt-water tank is designed
correctly, caring for it isn't much more difficult than a fresh
water system. |
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12 weeks after
the initial set-up, more fish are added to the aquarium.
This Sail-fin Tang isn't just beautiful, he's management.
Because they graze all day, certain Tangs are great at keeping
undesirable algae in check. |
All aquariums are works
in progress, constantly changing and evolving. I'll add
more to this page as it progresses and time allows. If
your ready to take the salt-water plunge, contact me for a
consultation. Enjoy life...Naturally!
david@kissyourfish.com
(610)570-6263
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