How many fish are able to live harmoniously in a typical aquarium?
Typically, we recommend approximately 5 small fish in each aquarium. From our experience, reef fish such as cromis, damsels, and clown fish have proven to be some of the best species to inhabit this environment, based on their hardiness and vibrant colors. Farm raised species tend to do best. When selecting fish for your aquarium, be sure to choose species that inhabit distinct niches within the aquarium. For instance, you might consider a few bottom dwellers, some free swimmers, and perhaps another species that will occupy various surfaces of the reef sculpture. This will promote an overall balance to your aquarium and avoid overcrowding. A “fish keepers” handbook can be purchased from your local aquarium dealer and may be helpful when researching the compatibility of various species. What do I need to setup my aquarium?
It is important to run your aquarium for 24 to 48 hours before introducing any fish into the aquarium. Start by adding one or two small fish at the initial set-up to allow for the aquarium to establish a natural bacteria bed. Over the next few weeks, you may add additional fish into your aquarium. Adding too many fish at once will only stress the fish and create a large bio-load, which will result in a longer cycling process. Typically, we recommend approximately 4 small fish in each aquarium, once it has become fully established. From our experience, small salt water farm raised fish such as cromis, damsels, and clown fish have proven to be some of the best species to inhabit this environment, based on their hardiness and vibrant colors. When selecting fish for your aquarium, be sure to choose several fish with different environmental habitats.
-It is important to run your aquarium for 24 to 48 hours before introducing any fish into the aquarium. Start by adding one or two small fish at the initial set-up to allow for the aquarium to establish a natural bacteria bed. Over the next few weeks, you may add additional fish into your aquarium. Adding too many fish at once will only stress the fish and create a large bio-load, which will result in a longer cycling process. Typically, we recommend approximately 4 small fish in each aquarium, once it has become fully established. From our experience, small salt water farm raised fish such as cromis, damsels, and clown fish have proven to be some of the best species to inhabit this environment, based on their hardiness and vibrant colors. When selecting fish for your aquarium, be sure to choose several fish with different environmental habitats.
It is important to run your aquarium for 24 to 48 hours before introducing any fish into the aquarium. Start by adding one or two small fish at the initial set-up to allow for the aquarium to establish a natural bacteria bed. Over the next few weeks, you may add additional fish into your aquarium. Adding too many fish at once will only stress the fish and create a large bio-load, which will result in a longer cycling process. Typically, we recommend approximately 4 small fish in each aquarium, once it has become fully established. From our experience, small salt water farm raised fish such as cromis, damsels, and clown fish have proven to be some of the best species to inhabit a salt water environment, based on their hardiness and vibrant colors. When selecting fish for your aquarium, be sure to choose several fish with different environmental habitats.
It is important to run your aquarium for 24 to 48 hours before introducing any fish into the aquarium. Start by adding one or two small fish at the initial set-up to allow for the aquarium to establish a natural bacteria bed. Over the next few weeks, you may add additional fish into your aquarium. Adding too many fish at once will only stress the fish and create a large bio-load, which will result in a longer cycling process. Typically, we recommend approximately 4 small fish in each aquarium, once it has become fully established. When selecting fish for your aquarium, be sure to choose several fish with different environmental habitats. For instance, you might consider a few bottom dwellers, some free swimmers, and perhaps another species that will occupy the various niches found on the sculpture. This will promote an overall balance to your aquarium and prevent crowding.
