Saltwater Aquariums: Knowing Your Fish

Once you have your fish stocked in your salt water aquarium, you are done right?  This is not the case.  You still have things to do including learning more about your fish.  Just like people, all fish are different from each other.  Some like to eat at specific times while others want to eat whenever they feel like it.  One thing is for sure.  Just like babies, you will need to provide them with all aspects of their care.  This can be more than just a chore, though.  It can be quite fun and enjoyable even.  Salt water aquariums require that you do take time to take care of your fish.

Most of what you will need to know about your salt water aquariums you will be able to learn right from your pet store clerk (assuming that you have one that you trust and that is knowledgeable!)  You will want to know certain aspects about your fish before you take them home.  For example, you should know what types of fish you can stock together in your tank. You should know the types of water that they need to survive in including the pH levels, the salinity levels and the temperatures that the fish need.  All fish that you put into your tank should have similar needs in these things.

Once you get them in there, you will need to feed them.  In most cases, salt water fish tend to need to eat every three days, but this varies for each species.  This is something that you should know before you purchase your fish.  You should also know what they will like to eat.

Some will require that you provide them with a varied diet including things such as cut up shrimp and even romaine lettuce.  This will help them to have a balanced diet.

You should also be able to take note of any differences that you see in your fish from time to time.  That means that you should watch the animal swim and eat and know what its normal is. If you notice something is wrong or something seems different, the fish may be sick.  This can be caused by the water that the fish is in or a number of other conditions.  You can find all sorts of products to put into your tank to help them to stay healthy or to recover.  You can talk to your vet about any problems that you may notice and see what is recommended specifically.  It is also important to note that fish just do not live as long as people do.  Therefore you can expect to have to replace them as well.