Marine Aquarium: Supplies for Your Saltwater Fish Tank

So, you've decided to set up a saltwater fish tank. Congratulations! A Marine aquarium will bring you many years of enjoyment. This post is to give you a basic list of supplies you will need for your Marine aquarium.

Supplies for a Saltwater Aquarium:

Fish tank and stand (Shoot for 55 gallons or more)
Filtration and required filters (Under Gravel or Wet/Dry plus a Protein Skimmer and Power head)
Sea Salt mixture
Water (tap water should not be used)
Heater and thermometer
Hydrometer
Water conditioner
Lighting
Decoration
Substrate Marine Gravel (depending on Filtration choice)
Cleaning siphon for vacuuming/water changes
Algae scraper/brush
A designated fish tank bucket
Water test kit
Determine if you need a power strip for your cords

You will need fish and fish food. You should allow your tank at least a 24 hour period to cycle before you add any animals. I suggest waiting at least a week so you can check and double-check a few important details.

Water temperature should maintain at 72-78 degrees Fahrenheit (22-26 Celsius)
Water should have movement but not tornado or hurricane like
Water gravity should be 1.020-1.025 (checked with Hydrometer)

Good marine species to begin your saltwater fish tank adventures with are Crabs or Damsels.

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Fish Tank Supplies: Freshwater Aquarium Supply List

So, you've decided to set up a freshwater fish tank. Congratulations! An aquarium will bring you many years of enjoyment. This post is to give you a basic list of supplies you will need for your tropical aquarium.

Supplies For a Freshwater Aquarium:

Fish tank and stand
Filtration and required filters
Heater and thermometer
Lighting
Gravel
Decoration
Fish net
Cleaning siphon for vacuuming/water changes
Algae scraper/brush
A designated fish tank bucket
Water conditioner
Biological Aquarium Supplement
Water testing kit (some pet stores offer this service free)
Determine if you need a power strip for your cords

Of course, you will need fish and fish food. You should purchase the fish and food after you have given your new fish tank a period of time to cycle. Some say to allow your tank at least a 24 hour period of time for cycling. I recommend you wait at least a week before introducing fish.

If you give your fish tank a week to cycle, you will have plenty of opportunity to ensure it is maintaining a stable temperature, the filtration system is working properly, and a bit of biology can build up.

A note about water temperature: Most fish can live comfortably in water that is between 72 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (22 and 27 Celsius). Once you have decided what species of fish you desire, you should determine what temperature your fish tank should be set.

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