Help Question

[swaziland]

Thanks for helping me out, one more question I need another hex is there a difference for salt water vs fresh when buying a 35 hex tank only

 

[natemd]

Nope, a hex tank will hold saltwater just the same as it holds freshwater. If someone in a store is trying to tell you different I would be leary of buying from them. Just my two cents..

 

[ophiura]

I personally dislike hex tanks in saltwater and believe they do limit you. They are limiting in terms of circulation lower in the tank, and as a result gas exchange. They are extremely limiting in terms of what you can keep, as most fish do not swim vertically. They make reasonable seahorse tanks and reefs with few fish ( a single MH pendant works nicely). But overall I find them very limiting in terms of filtration, circulation and the fish you can keep.
Just my opinion though...

 

[sharkbait9]

Originally Posted by ophiura
I personally dislike hex tanks in saltwater and believe they do limit you. They are limiting in terms of circulation lower in the tank, and as a result gas exchange. They are extremely limiting in terms of what you can keep, as most fish do not swim vertically. They make reasonable seahorse tanks and reefs with few fish ( a single MH pendant works nicely). But overall I find them very limiting in terms of filtration, circulation and the fish you can keep.
Just my opinion though...

i second ophiura

hex IMO are good for seahorses. They don't need high flow. My ponys never cruised around in the 20 high. We put then in a hex tall and they cruise up and down and around all day. Thats the only time i would say go hex in saltwater.