To make the suction cups stick for longer what I do is wet both the glass and the back of the suction cup and then press them against each other as hard as possible . The water helps in removing any dirt present there and also helps in creating a vacuum, which it turns help the suction cup stick to the glass body.

Start off with hardy soft corals like Toadstools, Finger corals, Tree corals and Mushrooms, then observe over the next few weeks.

The necessity for an air pump depends on the volume of plant and fish life in a tank. Ensuring that a tank is not overcrowded with marine life is key to maintaining the health of your fish. The more plants and fish are in a tank, the lower the oxygen levels will be, and the greater risk your fish will be in danger.

Marine aquarium keeping requires a little more patience and a little more money than freshwater, but with proper planning and research, it's something that anyone can do successfully, regardless of previous experience.