Starting a saltwater tank

[guagon2]

Hi, I have had my mind on getting some ocellaris clown fishes for a while, and i have a 29 gallon tank which has a thermometer, a heater, and a filter, but that is about all i have got. I wanted to know if anyone knows a good book or a website from which i can start reseach before starting anything yet. basics.
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having a saltwatertank, the supplies i would need.

 

[mr. limpid]

Go to the New Hobbyist Forum on this site and read all the threads at the top. Then search for all the Snakes Methods threads and read those. Go to the Disease Forum and read the threads at the top of it. Then start a thread and let us know how you are going to set up your QT & DT and a list of creatures you want.

 

[flower]

Hi, and welcome to the site!
Mr. Limpid is right and..... for a couple of good books to get:

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The Conscientious Aquarist
Saltwater Aquariums for Dummies
Decide on your tank size, then look at what you want to keep...Reef (corals) or Fish only...always some type of invert, such as shrimp, snails or crabs.....
Always have a plan and set your tank up accordingly. Next decide on what fish will go together and will fit in your size tank as an adult. The first fish dictates what goes in your tank. Don't cycle with a live fish, PLEASE use pure ammonia, ghost feed or a piece of raw shrimp to kick start the cycle.
These books will help you decide and save you lots of money and headaches:

A page so you can see the info it offers:

There are other really cool, even necessary critters for your tank:

A page from that book:

 

[jay0705]

I second the saltwater for dummies book. Its very easy to read and helpful

 

[guagon2]

Thanks will try to find these books today, and continue doing some reseach.

 

[snakeblitz33]

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Originally Posted by Mr. Limpid http:///t/395445/starting-a-saltwater-tank#post_3520695
Go to the New Hobbyist Forum on this site and read all the threads at the top. Then search for all the Snakes Methods threads and read those. Go to the Disease Forum and read the threads at the top of it. Then start a thread and let us know how you are going to set up your QT & DT and a list of creatures you want.
lol. Glad my articles are worthy of a read.

 

[mr. limpid]

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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/395445/starting-a-saltwater-tank#post_3520773
lol. Glad my articles are worthy of a read.
I said B4 and I'll say it again you did a great job writhing those snakes methods everyone will learn something new from the read, I did.