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From: ingrid@pilchuckDataio.UUCP (the Real Swede)
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Subject: Re: Fish Questions
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Date: Tue, 7-Jan-86 18:31:51 EST
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Posted: Tue Jan  7 18:31:51 1986
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> I presently have two freshwater aquariums, and I am interested in
> starting a Saltwater aquarium.
> 
> Can anyone give me info on how to get started, a good book(s) for
> reference, and a good size tank to get started? 
> 
> I have a few more questions:  What is an approximate cost for a set-
> up, and is it possible to go on a week vacation and leave the
> aquarium unattended for that length of time?
> 
> Mark Blumenthal

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tRY a ten gallon tank for starters. Get a couple of Clown fish;
they're beautiful and fairly hardy (I'm talking saltwater stuff).

Go to your local reputable Fish store; one that has LOTS of salt
water fish, and a store that's been around for awhile. They're the
best data source.

I definitely would NOT recommend leaving your fish --at least salt
water types--for a week at a time. Those cheapy "feeder blocks"
you can buy are just that--cheap and not too healthy.