How many fish can I put in a 50 gallon saltwater tank?

13 saltwater fish
A 50-gallon saltwater tank can safely house up to 13 saltwater fish if you take care to mix compatible species that are medium-sized or smaller and that occupy different parts of the aquarium.

Is a 50 gallon tank good for saltwater fish?

So consider restricting to ~9 or so if you want to have corals. These are just approximate. Having a tank that is 50 gallons to 55 gallons is the threshold volume recommended to keep: 1 Dwarf Angelfish (Pygmy/Cherub, Flameback – now available Captive-bred!)

How much does it cost to maintain a 50 gallon saltwater tank?

A rough monthly budget to run a saltwater aquarium is a 15 gallon tank = $15/month, 25 gallon tank = $25/month, 50 gallon tank = $35/month, 100 gallon tank = $65/month. This is based on consumables used and coral, invertebrates, and fish are extra.

How many fish can I put in a 55-gallon reef?

A 55-gallon aquarium would best house only about 12 inches of fish, so to be safe, limit it to holding three 4-inch fish or two 6-inch long fish.

Can a yellow tang live in a 55 gallon tank?

It’s your tank and you will do what you do, but I would highly advise against getting a Yellow Tang given the relatively short time with which it would do well in a 55 gallon.

What do I need for a 55 gallon saltwater tank?

Things You’ll Need

  1. 55-gallon glass aquarium.
  2. 110-gallon hanging filter (bio-wheel preferred)
  3. Gravel, sand or crushed coral.
  4. Protein skimmer (optional)
  5. Instant Ocean sea salt.
  6. Fluorescent light strip.
  7. Hydrometer.
  8. Saltwater pH test kit.

Are saltwater tanks difficult to maintain?

Saltwater aquariums sometimes come with a particular rumor of being difficult to maintain. The reality is, a basic saltwater aquarium is really no more difficult than a freshwater aquarium. The only difference is your adding some synthetic sea salt into the water to make it saltwater.

Is it expensive to keep a saltwater tank?

Most people will probably spend $500 to $1000 for a brand new saltwater tank and all of the necessary supplies within the first year. Over the next 12 months, you can double that start-up cost to budget for fish, corals and new equipment.

What do I need for a 55-gallon saltwater tank?