Fish Tanks & Accessories

After you finally get your saltwater tank all set up and full of beautiful fish, you’ll need to create a maintenance schedule for your tank. Saltwater tropical fish tank require similar maintenance to freshwater tanks. Use these tips to keep your tank clear and your fish healthy!

1. Be sure to change ¼ of your tank’s water each month. You can do this at one time or you can do smaller water changes throughout the month. Most tropical fish prefer you to make several smaller water changes throughout the month, to avoid PH shock. By changing your water in small increments you’ll help reduce nitrates and phosphates, which can harm your aquarium environment and your fish. Always be sure your replacement water is the same salinity, temperature and PH of the water you’re removing.

The term refugium is commonly used by many aquarists, but no one really knows what it is or how it is used. Basically a refugium is a separate chamber that can be connected to your main aquarium for the purpose of eight growing various organisms that cannot survive in the main tank or to provide some level of biological filtration and nutrient exportation for you aquarium system.