Thinking of starting my first saltwater aquarium

[Brian Rodgers]

I got the four Koi out of our 55 gallon aquarium. Now I'm considering setting up my first saltwater tank. I kind of have an idea what type of fish I want, but would start with something easy to raise to get started.
I'll need to understand reefs, because they are so beautiful

However I love Clownfish, so I'll need to learn about anemones.
Is it true that Clownfish are fairly easy to raise and may be good for a beginner?

 

[Angelphish]

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I got the four Koi out of our 55 gallon aquarium. Now I'm considering setting up my first saltwater tank. I kind of have an idea what type of fish I want, but would start with something easy to raise to get started.
I'll need to understand reefs, because they are so beautiful
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However I love Clownfish, so I'll need to learn about anemones.
Is it true that Clownfish are fairly easy to raise and may be good for a beginner?

From what I've heard yes. You may want to start with an easier coral, like toadstool, instead of an anemone. Toadstools are easier to care for than anemones, and since clownfish can host on them, you would be better off with one. I'm not an expert on reefs, this is just some of what I do know.

 

[Brian Rodgers]

Thank you

 

[SandNukka15]

If this is gonna be outdoors i would stick with fresh

 

[Hendre]

If this is gonna be outdoors i would stick with fresh

I think thats a koi pond, looks bigger than a 55.

Salt can be very expensive so invest in quality equipment that will last

 

[DN328]

I think clown would be as good as any to start off with. You may likely know but there's also variants of clown in color as well. Based on folks that I know having reef, you'll want to start with soft coral. To be honest, once you get the dosing all figured out for you situation, generally speaking, fish and some soft corals aren't too challenging. It's when you start with SPS that get's a bit more challenging - but doable.

An outside reef tank should be interesting...I've never seen one outside.

 

[Angelphish]

I think clown would be as good as any to start off with. You may likely know but there's also variants of clown in color as well. Based on folks that I know having reef, you'll want to start with soft coral. To be honest, once you get the dosing all figured out for you situation, generally speaking, fish and some soft corals aren't too challenging. It's when you start with SPS that get's a bit more challenging - but doable.

An outside reef tank should be interesting...I've never seen one outside.

Adding on to that you will only want to have two clowns per tank. They fight if there are more.