The preparation of a suitable tank environment can be just as exciting and interesting as the introduction to the livestock.
  Advance planning is the secret to success, it costs nothing but time!
  Although marine husbandry can be divided between separate areas, it is important to remember that each one overlaps with the others at some stage, particularly with regard to water quality, tank maintenance and fish compatibility.

  The first priority is to decide where the basic tank water comes from ( high water quality must be maintained from the beginning - pure, clean water is an essential.