saltwater tank

Ocean fish enclosure

A saltwater tank is an aquarium filled with seawater or a saline solution, designed to house marine fish, coral, and invertebrates.

Maintaining one requires more equipment and expertise than freshwater setups—salinity, pH, and temperature must stay within narrow ranges.

He spent weekends tending his saltwater tank.

The hobby attracts enthusiasts willing to invest considerable time and money in recreating ocean ecosystems at home.

Related
  • aquariumTank for keeping fish
  • reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
  • coralMarine skeletal formation
  • fishGilled aquatic vertebrate
  • marineRelating to the sea

brine · filtration · pump · anemone · clownfish · blue tang · substrate · salinity · seahorse · invertebrates · algae · heater · lighting · angelfish · tang · powerhead · fish store · calcium

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water salinity type

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Container storing drinkable water

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containment vs. natural habitat

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Massive saltwater body

coral reef · open sea · the wild · marine habitat · tide pool

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G