Jeanie Smith asked:


When shopping for fish, it might be tempting to pick the rare and fancy fish full of colors, and exotic looking shrimp or crustaceans. An aquarium full of marine life complete with a coral reef and aquatic plants is very appealing. After all, who wouldn't want to have an underwater paradise in their living room? It may, not however, be the best choice for a beginning hobbyist. Coral reef aquariums require much more care than fresh water tanks or saltwater fish only tanks. Freshwater fish are usually hardier than marine species and therefore a little more forgiving when it comes to water acclimation. It is recommended that only experienced fish keepers with a real commitment to the hobby attempt a coral reef aquarium.  A tank containing coral reef life may require several months of cycling before getting the water just right. The water in a coral reef tank must be regulated for lighting, temperature and ph. Start with tap water and then add a sea salt mix to the water. This type of solution is available at most pet stores.

Salinity of the tank should be between 1.023 and 1.004. Ideal temperature for a marine aquarium is between 75 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also important to test the P.H. of the tank. Ideal P.H. is somewhere between 8.3 and 8.4. Test kits can be purchased online or at your local pet store. They same store will also carry any solutions necessary to adjust the P. H. There is not much wiggle room when it comes to these specific staring points. In order to avoid a costly mistake it is important to be patient, watch the tank closely, and make sure that you don't introduce any marine life until the tank is absolutely ready.

Once the aquarium is ready, start with anemones and clown fish. They are the hardiest of reef species, and who wouldn't love to have Nemo swimming around in their living room? Monitor the marine life closely. Check the activity levels of the fish, and watch for stress. Stress is the most common cause of sickness in fish. Remember that these creatures may have come directly from the ocean, and it may take a while for them to get acclimated to their new home. Another cause of stress in fish is overcrowding. Make sure there allow about ten gallons of water per one inch of fish. Account for the full grown size of the fish, not the size of fish when it is purchased.

The incubation period for most sickness in fish is about thirty days. So after about a month, if all is well with the tank and the fish seem to be adjusting well, then it is okay to introduce some new marine life. A mandarin fish or a dwarf angel fish might round out the collection nicely, and they are fairly compatible clown fish. Whenever adding new fish, choose the species carefully for compatibility. The fish should be compatible with water specifics, but also make sure that their food source is compatible. Always remember to be patient when adding new fish. Give the existing tank members plenty of time to get adjusted before making additions to an aquarium. The best piece of advice is to do research. Make sure that all new purchases will be suitable tank mates for the existing creatures. With a little luck, and a lot of skill you will be on your way to having a reef aquarium that will impress any fishkeeper.

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There is nothing more dramatic than a saltwater aquarium filled with exotic specimens of fish. It is the top-of-the-line in fish tanks, and while it is harder to maintain and more expensive than a freshwater tank, it gives you the chance to have a greater variety of interesting fish. Many of the fish that are appropriate for a saltwater tank are extremely colorful and attractive. If you are thinking about getting a saltwater fish tank for your home, however, you need to carefully consider the differences in the various types of aquariums.

The decision of what type of tank to get depends on the kinds of fish that you want. If you want a few goldfish, you'll need to get a freshwater tank. If, on the other hand, you want to have a clownfish or some other exotic tropical fish, you must get a saltwater tank. If you don't know what kind of fish you want to own, check out a few of the species at your local pet store and determine which of them would be best for you.

You need to understand the differences between a freshwater and a saltwater aquarium. On the whole, a freshwater tank is easier to maintain, and it will let you have a larger number of fish in the tank at one time. It lets you purchase relatively inexpensive fish as well. If you want to become involved with something more challenging, get a saltwater aquarium. It will require more work, but it will also offer greater rewards. You'll have a wider range of fish species to choose from, and you'll get to create your very own little ocean environment in your home.

You must also consider how much you want to spend on your aquarium and the amount of time you have to take care of your fish. Another factor to consider is the amount of room you have in which to place a fish tank. You can get a small saltwater aquarium, but most people prefer to have the larger versions. However, a larger tank requires more time and attention.

Consider your choices carefully so that you don't take on more than you can comfortably handle. Remember, fish are living things and need regular care and feeding. If you decide to get a saltwater aquarium, you will find many options and choices available and waiting for you.

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WHY CHOOSE A BIORB FISH TANK?

Reef-One has sold close to a million biorb fish tanks since the Biorb first launched, many of which are owned by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow & Ryan Seacrest. That is a lot of aquariums, but, is the biorb right for you? This article highlights the main reasons hundreds of thousands of people have chosen a biorb fish tank and will help you decide if a Biorb Aquarium is the perfect aquarium for you.

If you are thinking of buying an aquarium and have done your research you know that there are hundreds of different tanks, and aquarium options to choose from. Out of all of those choices, why should you choose a biorb aquarium rather than a different tank?

Biorb Highlights - Why is the Biorb Special, Here Are Just a Few Reasons.

•    The Biorb’s stylish design has enamored thousands, including dozens of celebrities who own one. (Just a few are Gwyneth Paltrow, Ryan Seacrest, Mariah Carey, & Jessica Alba)

•    Everything you need to start your Biorb Fish Tank is included, even a fish food sample

•    There are over nine different biorb tanks & sizes to choose from, and several colors

•    Biorb care is easy with the snap & twist biorb service kit

•    Biorb Aquariums have five stages of filtration for healthy fish

Everything You Need to Start the Aquarium is Included

The Biorb comes with everything you need to get your aquarium started, besides the fish. It comes with a water dechlorinator, light, air pump, filter, airstone, fish food sample, and ceramic media.

A few things that it doesn’t come with that you will want in the future are a biorb siphon hose, a fish net, and fish food, or biorb decorations or other optional biorb accessories.

The Biorb Fish Tank Line Offers Nine Different Tanks to Choose From

Since the biorb aquariums range in size from four to sixteen gallons it means you can find an aquarium that is the right size for you. If you want to keep things simple and put a betta on your office desk, the baby biorb aquarium (4 gallons) will work great for you. If you are looking for a more extensive set up with tropical fish, or are hoping to try your hand at a saltwater aquarium, the 16 gallon biorb life, or classic biorb give you that opportunity.

The regular biorb comes in a four, eight, or 16 gallon size, the biube comes in two, 9 gallon models, and the biorb life aquariums come in 8, 12, or 16 gallon sizes.

The Biorb Lines are the Classic Biorb, Biorb Life, & Biube Aquariums

Low Maintenance

We know that this one will catch your eye, if you are shopping for a nice aquarium for your home or office, chances are you do have another life, and you don’t want to spend hours at a time cleaning your aquarium. Great news, the Biorb Aquariums are a cinch to clean. The biorb filter is easily replaced with a snap and twist and the biorb has 5 stages of filtration.

You can easily maintain a healthy biorb aquarium by spending less than an hour a month. Don’t be fooled though, some people will say that the biorb aquarium is completely maintenance free. Anyone who says an aquarium is maintenance free is wrong. Every aquarium, no matter how advanced requires some maintenance. Saying that an aquarium doesn’t need maintenance is like saying your house doesn’t ever need to be cleaned. Sure, you could get by without cleaning your house for a year…but let’s face it, you would be miserable, and so will your fish if you don’t clean their tank.

The Good News About Biorb Care

Maintenance is fast and easy when done regularly. Just a few minutes a week will be enough to take care of your biorb tank. The main thing you will need to do is a water change, every couple weeks you will want to siphon out and replace a portion of your water. (more often if your aquarium is getting dirty faster). After a little experience a water change can be done in only 5-10 minutes.

Things to Consider Before Buying a Biorb

Biorb aquariums are great, however, they do have limitations like any fish tank.

Do a little research before buying the fish you want. Be sure to find out how big your fish will get, and if they will outgrow your aquarium you should choose a different fish to buy, or you will have to trade it in for a smaller fish as it gets bigger. Some fish aren’t suitable for the biorb aquarium, for example, some fish require more than 16 gallons of water, or require running water and lots of plants to stay healthy. If you want an extravagant aquarium setup with dozens of fish, the biorb probably isn’t right for you.

Don’t try to put too many fish in your biorb, fish need space, a rough rule of fish keeping is one inch of fish per gallon of water.

BIORB SUMMARY

Biorb fish tank is stylish, easy to setup & maintain, and come in lots of different shapes and sizes to fit both your budget and your aquarium needs. Before buying an aquarium determine what you want in a fish tank and the number and types of fish you want to house. If those numbers fit with a biorb fish tank, then chances are the biorb will be a great aquarium for you. The Biorb has been great for close to a million people over the last several years, is it right for you, that’s for you to decide.

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