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Budget Saltwater Aquarium Series

BEGINNER Saltwater Aquarium Setup - On a Budget - Starter Kit for less then $400

In this series we help guide you in the setup of a saltwater aquarium on a budget. Our first series is targeted to the beginner hobbyist. We created a 20 gallon beginner kit (Under $400) and a video series that will help show you the ins and out of setting it up start to finish and running it for one year.

 

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Series Overview

Tank Selection & Location

Paint & Sand Selection

Aquascaping & Rock

Adding Saltwater

Quick Cycling

Fish Selection

Acclimating New Fish

Feeding Your Fish

Clean Up Crews

Next 60 Days

Testing Your Tank

Water Changes

What's Next?

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$$$ Money Saver Aquarium Dry Live Rock (by the lb)

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$$$ Money Saver Aquarium Dry Live Rock (by the lb)

$2.75
"By the Pound" means you are choosing the weight of your rock.  Ex: Qty 5  is 5 Pounds of Rock, NOT 5 Rocks. Selling individual rocks is impossible due to the fact that every rock is unique in size/shape/weight.   Base Dry Rock - 20...
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Drip Acclimation Kit

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Drip Acclimation Kit

$9.99
Acclimating fish and coral gives your new arrivals and fin up for living in your tank. Drip acclimating is less intensive on you and easier on the fish. This simple, yet effective drip acclimator is used around our office and by Mr. Saltwater Tank. 
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HI98319 Salinity & Temperature Tester - Hanna

Hanna Instruments

HI98319 Salinity & Temperature Tester - Hanna

$69.00
We are pleased to announce our NEW HI98319 waterproof salinity and temperature tester! Waterproof and floats! Includes 4x of the Salinity Calibration Fluid Packets. Automatic Calibration – A 35.00 ppt solution is used for calibration and...
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Deluxe Drip Acclimation Kit w/Tank Clips

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Deluxe Drip Acclimation Kit w/Tank Clips

$14.99
Acclimating fish and coral gives your new arrivals and fin up for living in your tank. Drip acclimating is less intensive on you and easier on the fish. This simple, yet effective drip acclimator is used around our office and by Mr. Saltwater Tank...
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Salinity Refractometer w/ Calibration Fluid - Generic

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Salinity Refractometer w/ Calibration Fluid - Generic

$29.95
It is designed for testing the concentration of salt water and brine and used for quality control in research and clinical laboratories and marine industry. Its scale provides a direct reading of the specific gravity and concentration (part per Thousand)...
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Smart Temp Magnetic Thermometer - JW Pet

JW Pet

Smart Temp Magnetic Thermometer - JW Pet

$5.95
JW Pet Company Smart temp Thermometer Aquarium Accessory Large : JW Fusion Smart Temp Thermometer features a unique magnetic system that securely holds the thermometer in place inside of the aquarium with a magnet on the outside of the glass. It ranges...
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Digital Seawater Refractometer MA887 - Milwaukee

Milwaukee Instruments

Digital Seawater Refractometer MA887 - Milwaukee

$114.00
This refractometer does not come with a case or battery. The new Milwaukee MA887 Seawater Digital Refractometer encompasses 3 different types of user selected scales for the measurement of seawater providing for a much more precise evaluation. Each...
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Seawater Refractometer - Red Sea

Red Sea

Seawater Refractometer - Red Sea

$64.99
Main features of Red Sea’s Seawater Refractometer include:Directly reads the absolutesalinity ofseawaterat25°C/77 0F ( No need for seawater or temperature compensation factors)Specifically designed for the ionic content of seawater (NSW) for...
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Ebo Jager Heater 25 Watt - Eheim

EHEIM

Ebo Jager Heater 25 Watt - Eheim

$24.49
With the EHEIM precision heater your fish receive exactly the right temperature – in any aquarium. Obvious ideas often are the best ones. For example, the aquarium heater as a rod. The heating rod is simply hung in the water and heats it. It is...
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Basic Water Change Aquarium Kit - SaltwaterAquarium

SaltwaterAq

Basic Water Change Aquarium Kit - SaltwaterAquarium

$99.99
FREE ON ORDERS OF $2000 or MORE! The Basic Water Change Kit Includes: 1x - 5 Gallon Orange High Density Polyethylene Bucket ($5.00) 1x - Generic Refractometer ($24.95) 1x - JW Themometer ($5.95) 1x - Sicce Syncra Mulit 800 Pump ($31.47) 1x - 10'...
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36" - Versa-Top Aquarium Glass LID (36" x 12") - Aqueon

Aqueon

36" - Versa-Top Aquarium Glass LID (36" x 12") - Aqueon

$44.99
Versa-Top Hinged Glass Tops Keep fish and water in your aquarium where they belong.Our glass tops are perfect for reducing evaporation and keeping fish from jumping out of your aquarium. Each Versa-Top features a clear vinyl back strip that can be easily...
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30" - Versa-Top Aquarium Glass LID (30" x 12") - Aqueon

Aqueon

30" - Versa-Top Aquarium Glass LID (30" x 12") - Aqueon

$35.99
Versa-Top Hinged Glass Tops Keep fish and water in your aquarium where they belong.Our glass tops are perfect for reducing evaporation and keeping fish from jumping out of your aquarium. Each Versa-Top features a clear vinyl back strip that can be easily...
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24" x 12" Forge Metal Aquarium Stand - Aqueon

Aqueon

24" x 12" Forge Metal Aquarium Stand - Aqueon

$119.95
Aqueon Forge aquarium stands offer the flexibility that hobbyists desire. Reversible wood panels allow you to choose your color: black or light brown. Each aquarium stand is equipped with a bottom shelf that can be utilized for a second tank or to...
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SaltwaterAquarium.com 20 Gallon High Beginner Kit

Aqueon

SaltwaterAquarium.com 20 Gallon High Beginner Kit

$449.99
The Perfect Low Budget Beginner Aquarium Kit.  This is a great way to get started in the hobby, everything included will help you get started with a fish only saltwater aquarium. What's Included in The Kit? Aquarium - Aqueon 20 Gallon High - 24"...
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Complete Drip Acclimation Kit (PH, Temp, Salinity)

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Complete Drip Acclimation Kit (PH, Temp, Salinity)

$109.99
Acclimating fish and coral gives your new arrivals and fin up for living in your tank. Drip acclimating is less intensive on you and easier on the fish. This simple, yet effective drip acclimator is used around our office and by Mr. Saltwater Tank...
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20 Gallon Long Aquarium Only (30" x 12" x 12") - Aqueon

Aqueon

20 Gallon Long Aquarium Only (30" x 12" x 12") - Aqueon

$109.99
The standard aquarium is made with care to ensure that it can stand up to almost any application. These aquariums come in a wide range of sizes with black trim. Large aquariums feature one-piece center-braced frames that eliminate glass bowing...
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QuietFlow LED PRO 10 Aquarium Power Filters - Aqueon

Aqueon

QuietFlow LED PRO 10 Aquarium Power Filters - Aqueon

$19.99
Featured is a LED filter cartridge change indicator light that flashes when the cartridge becomes clogged with debris, providing a reminder that it's time to replace the cartridge. A great benefit of the Aqueon QuietFlow filters is the internal pump...
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20" x 10" Forge Metal Aquarium Stand - Aqueon

Aqueon

20" x 10" Forge Metal Aquarium Stand - Aqueon

$109.95
Aqueon Forge aquarium stands offer the flexibility that hobbyists desire. Reversible wood panels allow you to choose your color: black or light brown. Each aquarium stand is equipped with a bottom shelf that can be utilized for a second tank or to...
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