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Marine Fishkeeping Tips:
There are several key factors that require attention to keep your Marine fish healthy:

• Constant water conditions. Water quality should be checked regularly as bad water quality is the primary cause of disease. Regular water changes should be carried out.
  
• Feed a diet that contains varied nutrition and is low in Phosphates.
  
• New fish should be quarantined until you are sure that they are not infected.
  
• Regularly check / add calcium levels, trace elements and vitamin supplies, these are important for Marine fish.
  
• Keeping a Marine aquarium of more than 200 litres (45 Gallons) is preferable.
  
• A Marine aquarium should ideally contain live rock.
  
• Make sure that your aquarium is correctly stocked (avoid overstocking).
  
• Regularly renew the contents of your filter.
  
• Run an effective and correctly sized protein skimmer.
  
• Aquariums containing invertebrates have specific lighting needs.
  
• Algae consuming hermit crabs and snails are a very beneficial addition for a Marine aquarium.