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Originally Posted by BitAudioVideo
ive had saltwater tanks, evaporation in a really big tank leaves salt residue all over so i went to freshwater. ive grown live coral in salt, you can keep it simple or get really advanced (and spend a lot of money)
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Salt residue all over... ? all over where.
Salt doesnt evaporate at all, it just doesnt.
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Originally Posted by BoyAlley
1. They're BIG TIME money sinks compared to freshwater, especially if you want to keep live corals. I've probably spent 8k and that's way less than a lot of people spend.
2. WAY WAY more maintenance than a freshwater tank. Checking your nitrates, nitrites, salinity, ph, etc. on a regular basis is mandatory. Emptying out your protein skimmer, cleaning out your sump, 2x daily feedings, water changes, etc. etc. etc. all also mandatory.
3. Check out http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/
(please don't bans Teh BoyAlley for linking to another forums)
4. Just so no one thinks I'm coming across negative about reef tanks, they are absolutely amazing and I really do love them. Just make sure you take the time to research before you take the plunge. I hate to see innocent (and sometimes rare) marine life slaughtered by people that don't.
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Well said.
Marine/Coral tanks are a hobby, not a show peice.
I only have a small fresh water right now (40 gallon piller tank), but when I move to a bigger place there will be a large coral tank set up.
I like cleaning and taking care of the fish, its like I am god of a tiny little world.
