A salt water aquarium isn't a toy and should not be wrapped up as such. By buying an aquarium you are taking liability for the care of these beautiful creatures and this isn't something you should enter into lightly. In the wild, fish have to take care of themselves. They can move away from various perils and learn how to look after themselves. But in aquarium they depend entirely on their owners to take care of them as they've nowhere to run or hide. They've no protection against dirty water or contaminants being permitted to get into their tank. They can't defend themselves if you purchase species of fish that just don't belong together or you put excessive number or too few into the aquarium.
So before you jump into buying a salt water aquarium take some time to familiarize yourself with the fish. Study about their anatomy and biology. Take time to build up an understanding of their care. You'll have certain jobs that you have to do on a daily basis and others that require to be done on a regular basis. Know about appropriate feeding, keeping water quality high and what type of shelter they require. In other words learn to walk before you run.
When you're ready to buy your fish, use a good aquatic seller. His premises should be clean & tidy. He should be prepared to answer your questions even if they seem extremely fundamental. He should wish to help you provide a great home for these creatures. Only when you've completely mastered how to maintain a salt water aquarium properly should you look at breeding or purchasing specialty fish. Build up your talents as an aquarist. Learn from your mistakes as you'll make them but there's a huge difference between making a real error and being negligent.
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