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Reefing_addiction · Feb 25, 2021

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The Most Common Saltwater Aquarium Mistakes

For many first-time aquarium builders, keeping a saltwater aquarium can be challenging. Not only do these displays have stricter chemical requirements to abide by, but the corresponding marine life is also more sensitive to small environmental changes. These factors alone mean that saltwater aquariums require significantly more maintenance than freshwater builds—and there are many more opportunities to make mistakes. These are some of the most common saltwater aquarium mistakes made by beginners and how to avoid them.

Using the Wrong Size Tank

The size of the tank you ultimately decide to use for your build influences a lot more of the process than people tend to think. In fact, while it’s easy to assume that a smaller tank would require less work to maintain, they actually require more effort to keep the environment stabilized. So, to ensure you aren’t getting yourself into a larger commitment than you can handle, it’s important that you do some research to determine the best course of action.

Choosing the Wrong Corals

Being able to keep beautiful coral specimens in your home is one of the main perks of putting together a saltwater tank. However, it’s important to remember that corals require their own set of specific conditions to thrive. These needs can vary depending on the type of coral you want to purchase, and knowing how to properly care for your specific type is key to success. For beginners, LPS corals are the highest recommended category because they don’t require as much light or water flow.

Incorrect or Irregular Salinity Levels

Salinity is the amount of salt dissolved in a specific body of water. If you’ve owned freshwater fish up until this point, it probably wasn’t something you even needed to consider. For saltwater environments, though, salinity is crucial to keeping your marine life alive. For the most authentic, ocean-like habitat for your organisms, your tank salinity should measure approximately 1.026 and remain at that level. If it becomes too high or too low, you risk throwing off the chemical balance of the environment and making your fish sick.

Forgetting About Water Changes

Another of the most common saltwater aquarium mistakes is forgetting to perform regular water changes. Saltwater aquariums all need a series of chemicals in order to sustain life. However, between fish waste, excess food, and naturally growing algae and bacteria, these chemical levels will rise and fall on their own, putting your marine life at risk. So, to keep the water concentration consistent, saltwater aquarium owners need to conduct partial water changes. This process removes some of the excess chemicals in the tank and dilutes the rest by replacing it with cleaner water. Just be sure that the new water matches the ideal chemical mixture of the tank before adding it in.

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CoralLovers · Feb 25, 2021

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Reefing_addiction · Feb 25, 2021

millticket · Feb 25, 2021

Concerned about placement? Welp the gurus @WWC have you covered:

Placement of Corals in Your Reef Tank

Each type of coral is different from the last—meaning that each requires specific resources and environmental conditions in order to thrive. Like many other marine organisms, live corals require varying levels of light and water flow in order to produce food and, ultimately, to grow. In a controlled environment such as a reef tank, coral placement is key to ensuring each specimen gets its preferred survival conditions. This means that, in addition to providing the right alkalinity and temperature, it’s important that you also take the time to consider the placement of corals in your reef tank.

SPS Corals

Brightly colored and uniquely shaped, SPS corals are prizes for any experienced hobbyist. Growing them can be a bit of a challenge—which makes their placement particularly important. These corals prefer an increased water flow and a more intense concentration of light. Both of these characteristics make them the perfect specimens to place closer to the surface of the water. Just be sure to place them low enough that they don’t breach the surface as they grow.

LPS and Soft Corals

LPS and soft corals, on the other hand, aren’t as sensitive to light and water flow. In fact, they tend to prefer lower-flow, partially shaded areas instead. This means they typically thrive when placed lower in the tank or even buried in the sand. You still want to ensure they get some light, but they don’t need nearly as much of it in order to perform basic functions.

Flow Collision

When you’re considering the placement of corals in your reef tank, it’s also important that you think about how your water flow is set up. No matter how you arrange your water flow, there are going to be areas where two currents meet. This is known as flow collision, and it ultimately creates a third current that’s twice as strong. If you happen to place a coral in a space with flow collision, the clashing of the two currents could jar the coral from its perch. So make sure you’re aware of how strong the flow is and where they intersect when you’re planning your coral layout.
At World Wide Corals, we believe that the art of designing your own reef tank should coincide with your personal tastes and style. However, we also want to ensure that each of your coral fragments gets everything it needs to thrive. This is why, in addition to providing a stock of beautifully colored corals, we also want to inform our customers on the basic guidelines to care for them.