Housing Requirements

An aquarium is a closed system that contains a relatively small volume of water compared to the oceans and seas saltwater fish and invertebrates come from originally. The major pieces of equipment in a saltwater aquarium are the filter, water pumps, lighting equipment and heater/chiller.

Fish and other aquatic life do best when properly maintained in an environment that avoids creating stress, which can lead to illness or even death. Knowledge of correct aquarium set up for different species and groups of saltwater fish and invertebrates is essential to help your customers maintain a successful aquarium and to keep the fish in your store healthy.

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