Hi, im quite experienced in Freshwater aquarium keeping and am looking to have a go at saltwater.
I really am starting from scratch knowledge wise.Let me tell what equipment i have 1st and the fish i intend to keep to see if im on the right track.
I have a bowfronted 80g tank and 2x Tetratec 1200 cannister filters i can use. The fish id like to 1st try with are Bluefin Damsel and Ornate Wrasse (both from local suppliers and propbably live caught). The sea here is between 19-21 all year round so i guess id keep the tank the same temperature?
Please note i live on a small island off the coast of Africa so live sand/rock isnt readily available. Is this absolutley necessery?
Are the fishless cycles similar to a Freshwater aquariums?
Also the Pet Stores here are very basic to say the least. Is there anything i really need i.e lighting, heating, filtering?
Ive read so many contradicting reports i thought id get the info from the horses mouth so to speak.
Thanks for your time.
I really am starting from scratch knowledge wise.Let me tell what equipment i have 1st and the fish i intend to keep to see if im on the right track.
I have a bowfronted 80g tank and 2x Tetratec 1200 cannister filters i can use. The fish id like to 1st try with are Bluefin Damsel and Ornate Wrasse (both from local suppliers and propbably live caught). The sea here is between 19-21 all year round so i guess id keep the tank the same temperature?
Please note i live on a small island off the coast of Africa so live sand/rock isnt readily available. Is this absolutley necessery?
Are the fishless cycles similar to a Freshwater aquariums?
Also the Pet Stores here are very basic to say the least. Is there anything i really need i.e lighting, heating, filtering?
Ive read so many contradicting reports i thought id get the info from the horses mouth so to speak.
Thanks for your time.