Pet Saltwater Fish

Bigger is Often Better With Saltwater

Moby Dick Pet Store generally recommends getting a larger tank rather than sizing down when it comes to saltwater aquariums.

With a larger aquarium, you get more water volume and greater stability, while making it easy to expand your options over time. There are many factors that determine the ideal size for your saltwater aquarium, such as:

• Desired fish
• Amount of fish you eventually want
• Whether you plan to keep corals
• Available space in your home or business
• Your budget
• Your plans for developing the aquarium over time

Not sure exactly what you want? No problem! Just tell us what you’d like your aquarium to look like, and we will walk you through tank size, equipment, saltwater fish selection, setup, and maintenance.

Rock is More Than Decoration in a Saltwater Aquarium

Moby Dick Pet Store carries a large selection of both live and dry rock for saltwater aquariums.

• Live rock: This is a porous marine rock that contains beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms necessary for biological filtration.
• Dry rock: This is a non-living marine rock that provides structure and becomes colonized by beneficial bacteria over time.

Rocks not only make the tank look aesthetically pleasing; they can also be used to create caves, ledges, and hiding places for the enjoyment of your fish. We can help you select rock that’s appropriate for your aquascape.

Water Testing is Important But It Doesn’t Have to Be a Chore

Water quality should be closely monitored in any saltwater aquarium, but you don’t have to stress out about it and spend every weekend conducting tests.

We recommend testing your water biweekly or monthly, depending on the type of tank and the fish you have. If you need help interpreting the results, bring in a sample to the store and our staff can help you understand what the levels mean.

We also sell:

• RO/DI water
• Premixed Instant Ocean saltwater
• Premixed Reef Crystals saltwater
• Water testing supplies
• Saltwater aquarium equipment and maintenance products

Aquarium ownership doesn’t have to be just another household chore. We make it easy and fun!

We’ll Guide You Through Every Step

We don’t expect you to know everything about the technical stuff: salinity, filtration, lighting, rock, water chemistry, fish compatibility. When you come in to see us, the staff at Moby Dick Pet Store is here to clue you in on everything. Our goal is to transfer our knowledge to you so you can become a saltwater fish enthusiast too. Not sure what you want? Just come in with an idea. We’ll take it from there.

Moby Dick Pet Store offers comprehensive guidance pertaining to:

• Aquarium size and placement
• Fish selection and compatibility
• Filtration and circulation
• Live and dry rock
• Substrate and aquascaping
• Lighting, including reef and coral lighting
• Water selection and testing
• Ongoing maintenance
• Future upgrades as your hobby grows

You don’t have to buy everything at once, either. Start simple and build your aquarium over time. And if you want us to take care of the more complicated stuff, we can handle all aspects of aquarium setup, aquarium maintenance, aquarium moving, and water delivery services.

Keep the Hobby Fun With Moby Dick Pet Store

A saltwater aquarium should be something you look forward to — not something to check off a to-do list. With one of Michigan’s largest saltwater fish selections, Moby Dick Pet Store makes exploring saltwater fish a lot less intimidating, and a lot more fun. Contact us today at (248) 673-2520 to get started.