Well I have done fresh water for a really long time now and it seems like everyone thinks that salt is a lot more difficult than fresh. I would like to try a salt water tank soon but not if it is really that difficult. If it is why and if its not why does everyone say it is?
Is it really that hard?
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i asked the same question at my local fish store to an experienced saltwater keeper and his exact words was " the first few months are hell, after that its simply heaven." i like his theory but ehh... i havent done it because of all the extra stuff and lights etc. it is expensive. but saltwater fish are sooo friggen cool!!!!!!!!!!
I have an extra glass 30g cube laying around what would it take to set it up as salt? And what would be the easiest beginner way to set it up?
It's a lot less forgiving that's for sure. A mistake (overheating, over dose, etc...) or two can cause crashes within hours.
LOL I work at a LFS and get asked this question ALL THE TIME. I've done fresh water tanks for 15yrs and finally 2 yrs ago decided to go salt and I haven't turned back. The only thing harder about saltwater is the start up cost. The only thing that would be "harder" would be a reef tank and that's not harder just more work with all the chemicals you have to dose with for the corals. I say do it and have fun...