Have you ever thought about setting up a fish tank? If so then you have probably faced the same problem everyone else has...
should it be freshwater or saltwater? This is an important decision to make.
Let us take a look at three common differences between the two: 1.
Price difference 2.
Difficulty 3.
Common facts First, Let's take a look at the differences in price.
If cost is a concern then the best choice for you might be the freshwater tank.
This tank is much cheaper to start and maintain.
This is because it requires less to keep up.
Having a saltwater fish tank usually requires the need for more equipment from filtration to lighting.
However, the cost is well worth it if you are willing to invest the money.
Next, one needs to know the differences in difficulty of each.
Comparing difficulty can be tricky not knowing what is kept in each.
Because of this factor I will assume the greatest difficulty of each.
The freshwater tank falls under the least difficult in my opinion.
Although there are certain fish that can be said to be hard to take care of, there is still the fact that with saltwater can come the reef tank.
A reef tank can be very difficult to take care of if you don't know what you are doing.
This being said, it really all depends on what you are keeping in each.
Last, let's look at just a few differing facts between he two.
For one, each type of tank will open up possibilities not found in the other.
With freshwater comes the beautiful discus while a saltwater tank might have the wonderful blue hippo tang.
Also, the environment of each will look relatively different because of the difference in fish species.
So now the choice lies with you.
Each tank has its good and bad side.
Though they are both different they will both make amazing displays for your home or office.
Think it through and decide where your aquarium life will lead you!