Starting A Saltwater Aquarium The Easy Way

Learn how to start and create an eye-catching saltwater aquarium. This DVD takes the mystery out of creating your own little ocean. Viewers will learn how to create a visually striking aquarium by incorporating vibrant corals, playful fish, and fascinating invertebrates. Many of the pitfalls which beginners experience will be avoided by learning basic principles behind starting a successful saltwater aquarium.

This DVD is filled with essential information needed to set up a saltwater aquarium. Entertaining, Carson Passey, will guide you step by step through the process of choosing a tank, selecting a location for the tank, selecting a location for the tank, running the wiring, adding substrate, building an interesting rock formation, setting up a sump, setting up a protein skimmer, adding a heater, starting an over flow siphon, mixing salt water, filling you tank, adjusting lighting, setting a correct light cycle, and more.

Additionally, you will learn about and see different kinks of fish, corals, rocks, and filtration methods. See many examples of healthy fish, corals, and tanks.

You might find a book which has some of this information but it won t show you as well as this colorful DVD. The photography of healthy, thriving clams, corals, fish, and invertebrates are spectacular and exciting to watch and will catch your attention. If you are new to the hobby, this will jump start you to success by teaching many time saving tips and tricks. You will get the knowledge most only get after many trials and errors. Thus saving you considerable loss and setbacks.

When you consider that many fish and corals cost between 30-300, why not give yourself the best opportunity to keep them not only alive, but thriving. Learn what professionals do in their own homes to acclimate corals, set the lighting, setup waste management. Seeing how to do things right, simply, and The Easy Way is a new way to learn salt water fish and reef keeping.

This DVD will show you the essential fundamentals of fish keeping. How to manage waste, what affects salinity, introduce you to different species of corals, fish, invertebrates, filters, and of course how to setup an aquarium. Learning the fundamentals will give you the right questions to ask at the pet store. Fish keeping is an art and a science.

All of the photographs here are actual images from the DVD. You can see the quality of the fish tanks and film making skills of its authors.

This is the work of professionals who have carefully constructed a method to teach how to set-up an aquarium. If you are even mildly considering starting a saltwater tank or have just started a saltwater aquarium you need this video as it will show you the equipment needed to craft a successful and thriving aquarium.

Here it is! It's sitting on black plastic trash bags that are on top of carpet. See the notes for more details.

This is my 55 gallon saltwater tank with un-natural dead coral I bought years ago before knowing better.

Description:Kent Marine Phosphate Sponge is not an algaecide, but a ceramic medium which will adsorb phosphates quickly (within hours) when placed directly in the water flow. Works in fresh and saltwater aquariums or ponds to bring about 1.0 ppm of phosphate or silicates down to less than .05 ppm in a 120 gallon tank for every dry quart of medium. For silicate to be removed, phosphates must first be removed. Beads are cracked to expose more surface area and increase efficiency! This product will not release soluble aluminum compounds into your aquarium, causing negative reactions from your inverts, as competing products may. Will also absorb moisture for use as an air dryer for ozone, and can be renewed over and over in moisture removal service!Directions:Rinse with fresh water (preferably reverse osmosis or deionized water) WARNING: PRODUCT MAY GET VERY HOT THE FIRST TIME IT IS WET! Use rubber gloves and/or place in a plastic container while rinsing! Place in a large mesh bag (800 micron) or a canister filter, directly in the water flow. Make sure water flows through the material and not just around it. Leave for 8 hours to 2 days maximum (as with any phosphate adsorber, phosphates can be re-released into the system if initial charge is left in the system continuously. If you want to leave in the system to keep phosphates low or to remove silicates, replace initial charge with brand new, and change on a regular basis.) For silicate removal, phosphate must first be removed, then a new charge of Phosphate Sponge must be left in the system for several days.Considerations for use:Many municipal water companies add phosphates to the tap water to assist in controlling lead consumption by humans. Sodium Silicate (water glass) is also added to help reduce pipe corrosion. Phosphates and silicates also naturally occur in rivers and lakes. Phosphates and silicates are nutrients or fertilizers which, given proper lighting and other nutrients, will promote rapid growth of undes