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I just got a30gal tank, ahood w/alight, heater, andfilter. Ive never had a saltwater aquarium.Its going to be afish only tank with just some sand in the bottom and some drift wood or something.I know how to measure the salinitywith a hydrometer and how to dosome ofthe chemical tests but i have some questions.
Can I use saltwater from the bay/beach or shouldI mix my own? Do I need aprotein skimmer? The filter I havehangs on the back and waterfallsin,do I need morewater movement than that?DoI have tolet the water cycle for a whilebefore I addbait fish like pinfish or bull minnows?Should I add turtle grass or something to the bottom ( isit legal to take turtle grass)?
Any suggestions or tips?
Can I use saltwater from the bay/beach or shouldI mix my own? Do I need aprotein skimmer? The filter I havehangs on the back and waterfallsin,do I need morewater movement than that?DoI have tolet the water cycle for a whilebefore I addbait fish like pinfish or bull minnows?Should I add turtle grass or something to the bottom ( isit legal to take turtle grass)?
Any suggestions or tips?