Big aquarium ,, very good quality ,, bargain Big Aquarium very good quality without cover and little crack in the bottom but never it effect,, no leaking!! Dimensions: 100 cm x 30 cm x 42 cm RRP £275 I'm...What’s going on Salt-Nation! Jeff Hesketh here and today we are going to break down the cost of owning a saltwater aquarium but before we get started with that I wanted to invite you to sign up for our Newsletter and if you’re new to saltwater aquariums I strongly suggest you start with our Start Here page. has no business writing about saltwater aquarium cost. The article breaks down what they believe to be the total cost of owning a saltwater aquarium into sections and the cost associated with that section. They believe that the total cost of setting up a a 90 gallon saltwater aquarium is $17,334. My second saltwater aquarium was a 90 gallon and I can assure you I did not spend anything close to $17,334 for it. below I have broken the rest of this article into sections that were spoke of in Bloomberg’s article to give a better understating of the TRUE cost of setting up a saltwater aquarium.
There are many things that can go wrong with a saltwater aquarium. Being new to the hobby and uninformed can lead to disappoint. The most important thing you can do as a new hobbyist is educate yourself. Planning a saltwater aquarium, right can set you up for success. There is a ton of free information available on the web, take advantage of it. Our Suggestions Saltwater Aquarium Cost: Selecting the aquarium is one of the most important aspects of setting up a new saltwater aquarium. Aquariums come in many shapes and sizes. Things to consider while shopping for a saltwater aquarium is location, size and the need of the critters you would like to keep. They’re a few things you can do to keep the cost of setting up a new aquarium down, you can find more information here. Live rock, is rock harvested from the Ocean for the use in saltwater aquariums. The term live rock can be a little misleading, it’s not suggesting that the rock itself is alive but providing habitat for many living organisms.
These living organisms add biodiversity of your saltwater aquarium and can also help the aquarium become more stable over time. Live rock does not only offer many forms of micro and macroscopic marine life, its also has impressive biological filtration qualities. for people who are getting out of the hobby and selling their saltwater aquarium off can save you a substantial amount of money. $2 -3 a pound is a really good deal on live rock. Just the same as live rock the term live sand does not imply it’s alive. The term is not suggesting that the sand itself is alive but providing surface area for nitrifying bacteria which can help cycle the aquarium faster. I typically do not recommend buying live sand send it is often overpriced and too often the nitrifying bacteria dies during transportation. Any dry sand of your choice will do just fine. live sand can be expensive and doesn’t always deliver as promised. I recommend using dry sand mixed with aragonite. Often I have found discount on sand due to damaged packaging.
Mixing saltwater as a beginner in the saltwater aquarium hobby, can be frustrating. It took me the better part of my first year to get it down, and make the process become second nature for me. Today, the way I mix saltwater is done on a much larger scale due to the fact that I maintain over 1200 gallons of saltwater aquariums. It will be a ongoing cost to maintain a saltwater aquarium but if you look hard enough you can find deals on the web. The more common species of saltwater fish available to hobbyist are accustomed to strong lighting. Many fish only systems do just fine with simple fluorescent lighting. Beyond the basic lighting there is a large array of more expensive choices often needed to keep corals. The corals you wish to keep will determine your aquarium lighting requirements. A clean up crew is a group of invertebrates that are kept in a saltwater aquarium for the sole propose of consuming algae, detritus and uneaten fish foods. This is why they have been given the name clean up crew.
Verity is key when it comes to a clean up crew different invertebrates consume different materials. There are many types of corals, that have different requirements. Keeping corals is for advanced saltwater aquarium hobbyist. If you are looking to get into the hobby I would recommend starting with fish and invertebrates first and if you can maintain them move on to corals. A saltwater aquarium should be established before introducing corals. Most people looking to get a new puppy spend hours researching breeds to find the perfect match for them. Qualities such as the size of the breed, activity level, temperament and overall care needs are all considered before “adoption”. After the potential dog owner creates their list of potential candidates, they make their decision based on the breed best fit for them. I would recommend is making a wish list of marine fish you would be interested in keeping. Ideally, this would be done before you purchased the aquarium because the needs of the fish, will dictate the size of the aquarium, equipment need and habitat requirements.
Bloomberg’s article states “You don’t give fish supplements so they get big and strong. Instead, fish need them just to survive.” This just isn’t true. A 10% (of the total volume of the aquarium) water change weekly is just a effective if not more effective than using supplements. I would never recommend a new hobbyist to experiment with saltwater aquarium supplements until they had a full understanding of how to use them and their effects. A properly mixed batch of saltwater has everything your aquarium needs. We all gotta eat and so do fish. It’s good for them to have a varied diet with a mix of flake, freeze dried and raw foods. The trick is to understand your fish and their diet needs. Some fish only eat algae, some only meat and others a mix of both. The equipment needed to maintain a saltwater aquarium can be the most expensive part of the hobby. Having said that, just like most things in the world it’s as expensive as you make it. If you are one who excepts nothing but the best than the cost can be substantial.
But, if your a DIY’er and have the time you can reduce your overall saltwater aquarium cost. Testing aquarium water parameters should be a part of your weekly maintenance routine. Tests such as Salinity, PH, NO3, Calcium and Phosphate can keep you ahead of the game and help you make corrections before things go south. I’ve heard hobbyist say “I can tell whats going in the aquarium just be looking at it.” If your coral is dying I’d say it’s a good bet something is wrong. Bloomberg’s The Real Cost of Saltwater Aquarium: $17,334 Our total saltwater aquarium cost for a 90 gallon saltwater aquarium: $1605 In my opinion the individual who wrote this article has no idea what they’re talking about and I think it does the saltwater aquarium hobby a injustice, also would deterring people from the Hobby. I’m not sure the as to what the purpose was of their article other than to promote ignorance. If you are looking to get into the saltwater aquarium hobby believe me it’s worth every penny.