{"id":189979,"date":"2023-01-31T05:50:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T05:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/"},"modified":"2023-02-01T12:16:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T12:16:00","slug":"which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is one limitation of using a saltwater aquarium to model the ocean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Which_is_one_limitation_of_using_a_saltwater_aquarium_to_model_the_ocean\" title=\"Which is one limitation of using a saltwater aquarium to model the ocean?\">Which is one limitation of using a saltwater aquarium to model the ocean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Why_are_saltwater_aquariums_hard_to_maintain\" title=\"Why are saltwater aquariums hard to maintain?\">Why are saltwater aquariums hard to maintain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#What_would_happen_if_a_fish_from_the_ocean_were_added_to_the_aquarium\" title=\"What would happen if a fish from the ocean were added to the aquarium?\">What would happen if a fish from the ocean were added to the aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#What_could_happen_if_you_take_a_saltwater_fish_and_put_it_into_a_container_of_freshwater\" title=\"What could happen if you take a saltwater fish and put it into a container of freshwater?\">What could happen if you take a saltwater fish and put it into a container of freshwater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#What_are_the_advantages_of_having_a_saltwater_aquarium\" title=\"What are the advantages of having a saltwater aquarium?\">What are the advantages of having a saltwater aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Can_aquarium_fish_survive_in_ocean\" title=\"Can aquarium fish survive in ocean?\">Can aquarium fish survive in ocean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Is_a_saltwater_tank_harder_to_maintain_than_a_freshwater_tank\" title=\"Is a saltwater tank harder to maintain than a freshwater tank?\">Is a saltwater tank harder to maintain than a freshwater tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Are_saltwater_fish_high_maintenance\" title=\"Are saltwater fish high maintenance?\">Are saltwater fish high maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#What_happens_if_sea_fish_is_kept_in_water_aquarium\" title=\"What happens if sea fish is kept in water aquarium?\">What happens if sea fish is kept in water aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Can_I_put_fish_from_the_ocean_in_my_tank\" title=\"Can I put fish from the ocean in my tank?\">Can I put fish from the ocean in my tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Can_you_keep_saltwater_fish_in_freshwater\" title=\"Can you keep saltwater fish in freshwater?\">Can you keep saltwater fish in freshwater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#What_happens_if_you_put_a_saltwater_fish_in_a_freshwater_tank\" title=\"What happens if you put a saltwater fish in a freshwater tank?\">What happens if you put a saltwater fish in a freshwater tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Do_saltwater_fish_explode_in_freshwater\" title=\"Do saltwater fish explode in freshwater?\">Do saltwater fish explode in freshwater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Is_a_saltwater_aquarium_hard_to_maintain\" title=\"Is a saltwater aquarium hard to maintain?\">Is a saltwater aquarium hard to maintain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Which_is_better_freshwater_or_saltwater_aquarium\" title=\"Which is better freshwater or saltwater aquarium?\">Which is better freshwater or saltwater aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#What_is_the_benefit_of_salt_in_aquarium\" title=\"What is the benefit of salt in aquarium?\">What is the benefit of salt in aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Which_is_easier_to_maintain_saltwater_or_freshwater_aquarium\" title=\"Which is easier to maintain saltwater or freshwater aquarium?\">Which is easier to maintain saltwater or freshwater aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#What_happens_if_you_put_freshwater_fish_in_ocean\" title=\"What happens if you put freshwater fish in ocean?\">What happens if you put freshwater fish in ocean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Can_fishes_survive_in_salt_water\" title=\"Can fishes survive in salt water?\">Can fishes survive in salt water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#How_do_you_keep_fish_alive_in_the_ocean\" title=\"How do you keep fish alive in the ocean?\">How do you keep fish alive in the ocean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Is_it_easier_to_maintain_a_freshwater_or_saltwater_tank\" title=\"Is it easier to maintain a freshwater or saltwater tank?\">Is it easier to maintain a freshwater or saltwater tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Are_saltwater_tanks_hard_to_keep\" title=\"Are saltwater tanks hard to keep?\">Are saltwater tanks hard to keep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Is_saltwater_fish_hard_to_maintain\" title=\"Is saltwater fish hard to maintain?\">Is saltwater fish hard to maintain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#Are_saltwater_fish_easier_to_take_care_of\" title=\"Are saltwater fish easier to take care of?\">Are saltwater fish easier to take care of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-is-one-limitation-of-using-a-saltwater-aquarium-to-model-the-ocean\/#How_much_maintenance_does_a_saltwater_fish_tank_need\" title=\"How much maintenance does a saltwater fish tank need?\">How much maintenance does a saltwater fish tank need?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_one_limitation_of_using_a_saltwater_aquarium_to_model_the_ocean\"><\/span>Which is one limitation of using a saltwater aquarium to model the ocean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They can&#8217;t just allow the water to diffuse freely through their gills the saltwater fish would shrivel up and the freshwater fish would explode!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_saltwater_aquariums_hard_to_maintain\"><\/span>Why are saltwater aquariums hard to maintain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Saltwater aquarium in particular can be more expensive. And they are a bit more precarious to maintain than their freshwater counterparts. <b>They generally require additional equipment, additional work during water changes and also require special lighting<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-popular-saltwater-aquarium-fish\/\">What is the most popular saltwater aquarium fish?<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_happen_if_a_fish_from_the_ocean_were_added_to_the_aquarium\"><\/span>What would happen if a fish from the ocean were added to the aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fish that lives in salt water will have somewhat salty water inside itself. Put it in the freshwater, and <b>the freshwater will, through osmosis, enter the fish, causing its cells to swell, and the fish will die<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-199061 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-would-happen-if-a-fish-from-the-ocean-were-added-to-the-aquarium.jpg\" alt=\"What would happen if a fish from the ocean were added to the aquarium?\" width=\"1042\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-would-happen-if-a-fish-from-the-ocean-were-added-to-the-aquarium.jpg 877w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-would-happen-if-a-fish-from-the-ocean-were-added-to-the-aquarium-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-would-happen-if-a-fish-from-the-ocean-were-added-to-the-aquarium-768x438.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1042px) 100vw, 1042px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_could_happen_if_you_take_a_saltwater_fish_and_put_it_into_a_container_of_freshwater\"><\/span>What could happen if you take a saltwater fish and put it into a container of freshwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If put in a tank of fresh water, <b>a saltwater fish&#8217;s cells would swell continuously, trying to dilute its salt concentration. The effects of osmosis are deadly for saltwater fish when placed in freshwater. As a fish&#8217;s cells begin to swell, its body will take in excess water, causing a condition called osmotic lysis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_advantages_of_having_a_saltwater_aquarium\"><\/span>What are the advantages of having a saltwater aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Saltwater aquarium in particular can be more expensive. And they are a bit more precarious to maintain than their freshwater counterparts. <b>They generally require additional equipment, additional work during water changes and also require special lighting<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_aquarium_fish_survive_in_ocean\"><\/span>Can aquarium fish survive in ocean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fish that lives in salt water will have somewhat salty water inside itself. Put it in the freshwater, and <b>the freshwater will, through osmosis, enter the fish, causing its cells to swell, and the fish will die<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_saltwater_tank_harder_to_maintain_than_a_freshwater_tank\"><\/span>Is a saltwater tank harder to maintain than a freshwater tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Saltwater and freshwater aquariums have very different maintenance requirements. Generally it is agreed that <b>saltwater aquariums are much more difficult to maintain. With saltwater the water parameters (like salinity and pH) are generally stable since their is so much water in the ocean.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_saltwater_fish_high_maintenance\"><\/span>Are saltwater fish high maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A substantial time commitment is required to keep a saltwater aquarium system healthy. <b>A saltwater aquarium requires diligent maintenance to keep it clean, temperature-controlled and properly lit. Stable salinity is also paramount, so replacing evaporated water each day is critical.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_sea_fish_is_kept_in_water_aquarium\"><\/span>What happens if sea fish is kept in water aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a marine fish is placed in a freshwater aquarium, <b>fish would not be able to survive because fishes are adapted to sea water, fishes body are hypertonic but when water moves to an aquarium it becomes hypotonic. They are unable to regulate the metabolic process in the changed environment and they die.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_fish_from_the_ocean_in_my_tank\"><\/span>Can I put fish from the ocean in my tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you have access to clean ocean water (NSR or Natural Sea Water) to put in your saltwater aquarium, by all means use it.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oPEmhkQXviQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_saltwater_fish_in_freshwater\"><\/span>Can you keep saltwater fish in freshwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Saltwater fish can&#8217;t survive in freshwater because their bodies are highly concentrated of salt solution (too much for freshwater). The water would flow into their body until all their cells accumulate so much water that they bloat and die eventually.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_put_a_saltwater_fish_in_a_freshwater_tank\"><\/span>What happens if you put a saltwater fish in a freshwater tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The cells will shrivel up. A saltwater fish in fresh water is now saltier than its surroundings. The surrounding water flows into their cells and they begin to swell and bloat, possibly rupturing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_saltwater_fish_explode_in_freshwater\"><\/span>Do saltwater fish explode in freshwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Saltwater fish can&#8217;t survive in freshwater because their bodies are highly concentrated of salt solution (too much for freshwater). The water would flow into their body until all their cells accumulate so much water that they bloat and die eventually.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_saltwater_aquarium_hard_to_maintain\"><\/span>Is a saltwater aquarium hard to maintain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Saltwater aquarium in particular can be more expensive. And <b>they are a bit more precarious to maintain than their freshwater counterparts. They generally require additional equipment, additional work during water changes and also require special lighting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_freshwater_or_saltwater_aquarium\"><\/span>Which is better freshwater or saltwater aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many advantages and disadvantages that come with both fresh and saltwater aquariums. While freshwater aquariums offer increased chances of breeding, the incorporation of live plants, and easier care and maintenance, <b>saltwater aquariums can provide a larger variation regarding the species and colors<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_benefit_of_salt_in_aquarium\"><\/span>What is the benefit of salt in aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AQUARIUM SALT <b>promotes fish health by improving gill function, making it easier for fish to breathe. It also provides essential electrolytes that fish need to reach peak coloration and vitality. These electrolytes may be lost each time you perform a partial water change, and will need to be replenished.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_easier_to_maintain_saltwater_or_freshwater_aquarium\"><\/span>Which is easier to maintain saltwater or freshwater aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, <b>freshwater tanks are easier to maintain and present fewer risks. Also, freshwater tanks are less expensive than saltwater environments. A freshwater tank can be a glass or acrylic of any size. Most freshwater tanks include fish such as cichlids, betta fish, and tetras fish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_put_freshwater_fish_in_ocean\"><\/span>What happens if you put freshwater fish in ocean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If freshwater fish are put in saltwater, <b>they lose water from their bodies due to the hypertonic environment. Their cells shrivel and die.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-199062 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-you-put-freshwater-fish-in-ocean.jpg\" alt=\"What happens if you put freshwater fish in ocean?\" width=\"1086\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-you-put-freshwater-fish-in-ocean.jpg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-you-put-freshwater-fish-in-ocean-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-you-put-freshwater-fish-in-ocean-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1086px) 100vw, 1086px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_fishes_survive_in_salt_water\"><\/span>Can fishes survive in salt water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fish that can tolerate a wide range of salinity at some phase in their life-cycle are called euryhaline species. These fish, which include salmon, eels, red drum, striped bass and flounder, <b>can live or survive in wide ranges of salinity, varying from fresh to brackish to marine waters.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_fish_alive_in_the_ocean\"><\/span>How do you keep fish alive in the ocean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you have access to clean ocean water (NSR or Natural Sea Water) to put in your saltwater aquarium, by all means use it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_easier_to_maintain_a_freshwater_or_saltwater_tank\"><\/span>Is it easier to maintain a freshwater or saltwater tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Similar to the fact that freshwater aquariums but not all are cheaper than saltwater, <b>freshwater takes are also generally easier to maintain and care for. There are so many variables within a saltwater environment that can make up-keep and care a little more difficult and time-consuming.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_saltwater_tanks_hard_to_keep\"><\/span>Are saltwater tanks hard to keep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is <b>NO! In the past, saltwater aquariums were thought of as being mysterious and difficult to maintain. At the time that may have been true, but that&#8217;s no longer the case today.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_saltwater_fish_hard_to_maintain\"><\/span>Is saltwater fish hard to maintain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Saltwater aquarium in particular can be more expensive. And <b>they are a bit more precarious to maintain than their freshwater counterparts. They generally require additional equipment, additional work during water changes and also require special lighting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_saltwater_fish_easier_to_take_care_of\"><\/span>Are saltwater fish easier to take care of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ease of Maintaining Similar to the fact that freshwater aquariums but not all are cheaper than saltwater, <b>freshwater takes are also generally easier to maintain and care for. There are so many variables within a saltwater environment that can make up-keep and care a little more difficult and time-consuming.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_maintenance_does_a_saltwater_fish_tank_need\"><\/span>How much maintenance does a saltwater fish tank need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most important routine maintenance chorethe partial water change should be completed <b>once every two weeks or, at the very least, once a month. 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