what do I need to start a salt water fish tank and how much would it cost. to strat.?
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Depends on the size tank you are going to have, whether or not you are going to have live rock, anemones, what kind of fish you will be purchasing, how much live sand you will need, protein skimmer, but I do know that it adds up fast! Plus the glass tank itself and the stand! Filters, heaters.My friend just started a 180 gallon salt water, and he has spent about $1000, and he doesnt even have his fish yetand is not done purchasing all that he needs
You're going to need a 30 gallon tank at the least. Plus all the water treatments. A boat load of cash for starter fish. Another stash of cash for replacement fish while you test and treat your water until you get it right. Live rock will help you get the tank established. It's pricey though. For the cost and time involved in Salt water, you could have yourself a very nice 100 gallon fresh water tank with colorful African Cichlids. Salt water is very tempermental, and the fish will run you $30 or more each. The fish are not hardy like freshwater fish, and suffer from shipping stress after they have reached a store. If you have money to throw around, go for it. If you're on a budget, start out with fresh water and see how you like it. If you get a large enough tank you can convert it to saltwater later.
Clean both the pipes thoroughly. Then get a Copper connection that has threads on only one end. Solder (with a soldering gun) the un-threaded end to the copper pip after you slip it over the pipe. Then get a PVC coupling that is threaded on only one side and un-threaded on the other. Glue the un-threaded side then slip it over the PVC pipe. Next get a PVC pipe nipple that's threaded on both ends. Take the nipple between the copper and PVC pipe and screw them together.
