If you have had a freshwater aquarium for a while, you might be considering an upgrade to saltwater. You might have heard horror stories about what a nightmare saltwater fish tanks are to maintain, but actually, they are not so different from freshwater tanks as long as you do the proper research before making decisions. One of the biggest mistakes people make when starting a saltwater aquarium is buying fish that do not belong with one another. When you have a situation where two fish are unable to coexist, it is likely that one will not survive. And with how much saltwater fish can often cost, you certainly do not want to put yourself in a position where you are learning by trial and error. Instead, learn what the four basic types of fish are, and learn their individual needs.

Carnivores: Carnivorous fish such as puffers and dottybacks will eat smaller fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates; they will eat until they are full, and they will not care how much you spent on a fish. If you want one of these fish in your aquarium, make sure you put them with fish who can hold their own.

Herbivores: While the idea of a herbivore might seem quite safe, you will probably want to think twice before you put live plants in a tank with a fish such as a tang. Your herbivore will gobble up your live plants right away, leaving you with nothing to show for the money you spent on them.

Omnivores: As long as you feed your fish regularly, omnivores are generally quite safe, as they will be content to eat what you feed them and to not wreck the rest of your tank. If you forget to feed your omnivores, you will likely find that your coral, crustaceans, and plants are disappearing.

Filter feeders: Filter feeders, of course, are the simplest animals to keep in your tank, as they get their nutrients from organisms that are floating in the water. But even though such filter feeders as starfish, sponges, and coral are great, you will surely want fish to go with them!

Take the time to study the fish that can coexist with one another and the plants that you can add to your fish tank without worrying about them disappearing. A little extra time will go a long way in making your saltwater fish tank a happy experience.

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