Part 05: Saltwater Tanks Demystified: Fish, Drip Acclimation, & Quarantine Tanks

Table of Contents

I) Introduction

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Well, instead of retyping everything out, just click the link below to go to The Beginner’s Guide To Saltwater Fish, which has all of the topics below!

Again, I’d rather not retype everything, so check out the lengthy Beginner’s Guide To Saltwater Fish Disease to learn more about the topics below.

There are many ways to treat a fish, and so many different medications available, that, even for a seasoned veteran, it is overwhelming.  Click the link below fo The Beginner’s Guide To Saltwater Fish Medication & Treatment to learn more.

I haven’t made a Beginner Guide for QT’s yet, but I did make a YouTube video a while back, so check it out!  It’s a bit dated, but still some good information to peruse!

VI) Episode 06: Corals & Clean Up Crews

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