View Full Version : Looking for brackish tank info.
brackishwannbe
12-17-2002, 11:16 PM
I have a 75G tank that will be setup as brackish and would like to know if there are any good books on the subject. I have not been able find any.
I new to this hobby, but I spent several months doing research on freshwater tanks before I setup the tanks that I have now. I've become addicted to the brackish system and am eager to setup my tank, but I want to be well knowledgeable in the subject, so I don't kill off fish needlessly or waste money. Any help would be appreciated.
Pufferpunk
12-18-2002, 2:30 AM
See: http://www.aquariacentral.com/faqs/brackish/
http://hometown.aol.com/cebrezzie/aquarium/index23.htm
http://home.earthlink.net/~miawoodman/fish/brackish.html
http://www.aquarium-design.com/brackish.html
That should keep you busy for a while! :p
brackishwannbe
12-18-2002, 9:25 PM
Thanks for the sites. A lot of good information for the beginner in brackish tanks.
goldfish freak
12-20-2002, 1:50 AM
Check out his site as well http://wetwebmedia.com/BrackishSubWebIndex/BrackishSubWebIndex.htm
goldfish freak
12-20-2002, 2:01 AM
Here is another one: http://www.pufferfish.co.uk/aquaria/water/index.htm
moose1960
12-20-2002, 9:45 AM
Also dont forget to ask a lot of questions on this board. The people here have excellent knowledge. I know they have helped me out a bunch.
brackishwannbe
12-21-2002, 12:21 AM
The sites are great! I now have two binders full of printed brackish info. I'll be getting my tank setup the beginning of Feb, I can't wait!!
Pufferpunk
12-21-2002, 12:53 AM
Don't forget to fishless cycle your tank 1st! That way you can add a lot more fish when you're ready.
See: http://www.aaquaria.com/aquasource/cycle2.shtml
Ananda
12-21-2002, 1:29 AM
There are currently no books in print that focus exclusively on brackish aquaria. :(
Best you'll find is a chapter or so in some of the general aquaria books.
However, the sites mentioned above have more than enough info to get you started. :)
Sharyl C
12-21-2002, 1:17 PM
Once you start deciding on fish to stock your new tank or any tank...checkout www.fishbase.org for info on species in their wild habitats