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  Website Links   So what's different about saltwater versus
freshwater? Saltwater fish are more sensitive to changes in
their environment.  We here, at Fishworld & Exotics, have many
years of combined experience with freshwater / saltwater to
assist you in any questions you may have.  We also offer a vast
 library of books to help you in your decisions or questions.
All of our saltwater fish are imported from Japan/Singapore. The
critical parameters of a saltwater tank are pH, nitrate,
salinity, and temperature. During the cycling process, ammonia
and nitrite can also be a problem. These elements are not
different from those of a freshwater tank, but the degree to
which they may stray is vastly different. The pH of a marine
tank is one of the most important parameters. Marine fish and
invertebrates are especially sensitive to r