brian_anth
New Member
Ive heard alot of stories, where everyone makes it seem like its ALOT of work, but im sure if you have all the right stuff for it and keep track of everything its not that hard is it?
How hard is it to keep your tank clean?
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oreo12
Guest
do 10% water changes once a week. Change carbon once a month use my mag float when ever there is growth on front and side glass. That is about it.
brian_anth
New Member
Thank you both, I figured it wasnt that hard to maintain...just everyone talking about it made me wanna change to fresh water, but I feel the saltwater fish look way better. Thanks
lubeck
Active Member
Originally Posted by Brian_Anth
Thank you both, I figured it wasnt that hard to maintain...just everyone talking about it made me wanna change to fresh water, but I feel the saltwater fish look way better. Thanks
Its the money for all the equipment thats the big pain. regular up keep with the tank can be very easy... depending on what type of saltwater tank.
you can set tanks up that are "self automated" but that gets very expensive..
Saltwater is
more time spent
more money
more research
more headaches if you don't research
more options
more addicting
more rewards
Thank you both, I figured it wasnt that hard to maintain...just everyone talking about it made me wanna change to fresh water, but I feel the saltwater fish look way better. Thanks
Its the money for all the equipment thats the big pain. regular up keep with the tank can be very easy... depending on what type of saltwater tank.
you can set tanks up that are "self automated" but that gets very expensive..
Saltwater is
more time spent
more money
more research
more headaches if you don't research
more options
more addicting
more rewards
cjml
Member
Originally Posted by Lubeck
Its the money for all the equipment thats the big pain. regular up keep with the tank can be very easy... depending on what type of saltwater tank.
you can set tanks up that are "self automated" but that gets very expensive..
Saltwater is
more time spent
more money
more research
more headaches if you don't research
more options
more addicting
more rewards
Ditto!!!! :happyfish :happyfish
Its the money for all the equipment thats the big pain. regular up keep with the tank can be very easy... depending on what type of saltwater tank.
you can set tanks up that are "self automated" but that gets very expensive..
Saltwater is
more time spent
more money
more research
more headaches if you don't research
more options
more addicting
more rewards
acrylic51
Active Member
Originally Posted by Lubeck
Its the money for all the equipment thats the big pain. regular up keep with the tank can be very easy... depending on what type of saltwater tank.
you can set tanks up that are "self automated" but that gets very expensive..
Saltwater is
more time spent
more money
more research
more headaches if you don't research
more options
more addicting
more rewards
Agree 100%
Its the money for all the equipment thats the big pain. regular up keep with the tank can be very easy... depending on what type of saltwater tank.
you can set tanks up that are "self automated" but that gets very expensive..
Saltwater is
more time spent
more money
more research
more headaches if you don't research
more options
more addicting
more rewards
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by acrylic51
Agree 100%
Absolutely. I have many fresh tanks as well. With the salt, just be patient with your original stocking. Once your tank is stocked and stable, it is no different than maintaining a freshwater tank. Keep up on water changes and keep monitoring your levels, piece of cake!!!!!
Absolutely. I have many fresh tanks as well. With the salt, just be patient with your original stocking. Once your tank is stocked and stable, it is no different than maintaining a freshwater tank. Keep up on water changes and keep monitoring your levels, piece of cake!!!!!
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oreo12
Guest
Originally Posted by PonieGirl
B patient
B consistant
rinse
repeat as needed.
and wash A LOT of saltwater soaked towels
How do you get a bunch of soaked towels? I get a damp one when I pull my arm out and wipe off the glass.
B patient
B consistant
rinse
repeat as needed.
and wash A LOT of saltwater soaked towels
How do you get a bunch of soaked towels? I get a damp one when I pull my arm out and wipe off the glass.
stanlalee
Active Member
To keep my tank "looking" clean I dont have to do hardly anything. Run the magfloat across the glass about twice a week and use a blade scraper about once a year. overflow box needs cleaning every 1-2wks.The water itself stays clear on its own. Reef tanks shouldn't need alot to stay clean. I dont have a wet/dry or HOB to clean, just a fuge I dont do anything to. Clean the skimmer collection cup about once a week and the skimmer itself about once every 6 months but even if I dont do that the display tank will "look" clean. I do water changes about every 3wks to insure nitrates remain low and trace elements but if I went on looks alone I'd never do water changes.
teviesfish
Member
Originally Posted by acrylic51
Agree 100%
AMEN!!!! :cheer:
AMEN!!!! :cheer:
poniegirl
Active Member
Originally Posted by oreo12
How do you get a bunch of soaked towels? I get a damp one when I pull my arm out and wipe off the glass.
OK small exaggeration, maybe not soaked, but still need laundering. The tank is on the mantle across the hardwood floor from the sink. Carrying water from the tank in small containers, I have to carry it holding a towel under it. One towel goes over the wrought iron fireplace front.
Sorry so long an answer, but you asked.
And I do tend to have my hands in there more than just once!
How do you get a bunch of soaked towels? I get a damp one when I pull my arm out and wipe off the glass.
OK small exaggeration, maybe not soaked, but still need laundering. The tank is on the mantle across the hardwood floor from the sink. Carrying water from the tank in small containers, I have to carry it holding a towel under it. One towel goes over the wrought iron fireplace front.
Sorry so long an answer, but you asked.
And I do tend to have my hands in there more than just once!
imurnamine
Active Member
I've never had an algae bloom and my babies eat almost all of the food that goes into their tank, haha.
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by ImUrNamine
I've never had an algae bloom and my babies eat almost all of the food that goes into their tank, haha.
Ah, now your boasting!
I've never had an algae bloom and my babies eat almost all of the food that goes into their tank, haha.
Ah, now your boasting!
n2theblue
Member
Also, keep in mind many people are posting their problems asking for advice. The people who's tanks are clean and easy to maintain aren't asking for advice. If you go buy the threads started, I think you get a lopsided view of the saltwater world becuase you only hear about the things that have gone wrong. Too bad no one ever starts a "wow my tank is so clean and problem free" thread to help encourage newbies along.