Carnivores
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If it was in your house I would say freshwater but if it was in a office building or something like that then marine.
I think the answer to this question depends on what kind of fish you like. There a lot of ancient and interesting predators for freshwater (ie. arowanas, polypterus sp., knives, gars, rays, etc.) but saltwater surely tops freshwater when it comes to colors (with just a couple of groupers and triggers, I think I could capture nearly every color of the rainbow).
It is true that saltwater tanks require a higher level of dedication to water quality parameters, but even large freshwater tanks with messy predators are going to require a lot of work.
All that being said, all my tanks are currently freshwater, although I once had a *****in' saltwater predator tank with several groupers, a blue spotted stingray and a horn shark. That tank rocked. Never should have got rid of that setup, no matter how much it cost to keep everything fed.
It is true that saltwater tanks require a higher level of dedication to water quality parameters, but even large freshwater tanks with messy predators are going to require a lot of work.
All that being said, all my tanks are currently freshwater, although I once had a *****in' saltwater predator tank with several groupers, a blue spotted stingray and a horn shark. That tank rocked. Never should have got rid of that setup, no matter how much it cost to keep everything fed.
Bourbon.... just kidding.mrjones221 said:
I am a fan of fresh water tanks, mainly because of easier maintainence and cheaper fish.
I really don't think that one is better than the other but you need deeper pockets to keep a prime salt set up going.
In my experience the more $$$ you spend on a critter dooms it to die in direct proportion. So, freshwater.
Also, I think that while I serve the tank- feeding time, water changes, testing, those little chores we do- the tank should serve me in many more ways. You know what I mean: gazing at your Happy Tank, watching the fish eating... You should get many more hours of enjoyment out of it than what you put into it.
I will NOT be a slave to a saltwater tank. ("Amen").
I will NOT have my life revolve around testing, monitoring, adjusting... worrying. ("Halleluhiah").
I will NOT go broke providing expensive lighting to keep a rock alive or whatever. (Faint).
And, to conclude, it is better to have a large source of fresh water in your house in case of emergency.
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(BTW, I burn with envy when I gaze upon those gorgeous Marine aquariums...
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Also, I think that while I serve the tank- feeding time, water changes, testing, those little chores we do- the tank should serve me in many more ways. You know what I mean: gazing at your Happy Tank, watching the fish eating... You should get many more hours of enjoyment out of it than what you put into it.
I will NOT be a slave to a saltwater tank. ("Amen").
I will NOT have my life revolve around testing, monitoring, adjusting... worrying. ("Halleluhiah").
I will NOT go broke providing expensive lighting to keep a rock alive or whatever. (Faint).
And, to conclude, it is better to have a large source of fresh water in your house in case of emergency.
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(BTW, I burn with envy when I gaze upon those gorgeous Marine aquariums...
).