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Reef aquariums
Reef aquariums may not provide the instant gratification of a standard fish aquarium, but once they are established they are just as easy to maintain. Coral are very delicate creatures and they require specific temperature and chemical levels in their water. Many believe that fish only tanks are easier to maintain because fish are less sensitive to pollution and other water changes. Anyone who has had a reef tank or been around them often will tell you that they are more beautiful and rewarding.
It’s true that some coral and the reef aquariums they inhabit are very difficult to maintain. They require a lot of natural light and very specific water conditions. However, there are a large variety of inverts that are easy to keep up. Most reef aquarium owners don’t run into problems until they try to add too many fish to the tank. The wrong type of fish in certain tanks will devastate the coral.
Beginning aquarists are usually better off when they start with a freshwater aquarium. Reef Aquariums and other types of saltwater tanks are more pricy and labor intensive. No matter what type of fish tank a novice chooses it’s a good idea to start small. Large deep tanks are impressive and they provide a more natural-looking environment but they require a lot more equipment and care.
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