. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. ing brine shrimp. Regular maintenance is essential with a marine aquarium. After the tank is completely filled, mark the water level to check evaporation. Salts do not evaporate with the water, so remember to replace any water lost to evaporation with aged fresh water. The salinity level should be checked with the hydrometer every week if the aquarium is full of fish and less fre- quently if it is less crowded. Once a month, change one-quarter of the water and replace with aged natural sea water or freshly
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. ing brine shrimp. Regular maintenance is essential with a marine aquarium. After the tank is completely filled, mark the water level to check evaporation. Salts do not evaporate with the water, so remember to replace any water lost to evaporation with aged fresh water. The salinity level should be checked with the hydrometer every week if the aquarium is full of fish and less fre- quently if it is less crowded. Once a month, change one-quarter of the water and replace with aged natural sea water or freshly mixed artificial sea water (made with aged fresh water) of the same salinity and temperature as the tank water. Clean filters regularly, according to the package directions. It is important to maintain your marine aquarium. Bob Goldstein, an aquarist and environmental consul- tant, says "A marine system is a closed system with no natural changing of water. The water is deteriorating steadily due to evaporation and the addition of wastes, so you have to maintain the system very carefully and check it ; This information should get you started in setting up a brackish-water or marine aquarium system. If you would like to try breeding or growing your own food, check the references listed below. For additional reading Aquarium Systems, edited by A. H. Hawkins. 1981. Academic Press, New York, NY. Caroline Marine Aquaria, Carolina Biological Supply Company, Burlington, NC 27215. (Booklet can be ordered for $ Also, request free pamphlets on marine aquaria.) Exotic Aquarium Fishes, William T. Innes, 1979. Metaframe Corporation, Elmwood Park, NJ. Fish Farming Handbook: Food, Bait, Tropicals and Goldfish, E. Evan Brown and John B. Gratzek. 1980. AVI Publishing Co., Inc., Westport, CO. How to Set Up a Saltwater Aquarium, Project CAPE, Box 640, Manteo, NC 27954. (Booklet can be ordered for $) Marine Aquarium Keeping, Stephen H. Spotte. 1973. John Wiley
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