3a : to place or invest in such a manner as to make unavailable for other purposes their money was tied up in stocksb : to restrain from normal movement, operation, or progress traffic was tied up for miles. 4a : to keep busy was tied up in conference all dayb : to preempt the use of tied up the phone for an hour.
A 20-gallon tank is the minimum tank size for a reef or saltwater tank. Although it may be harder to maintain than a bigger tank, it is possible to create a saltwater tank using 20 gallons. Be mindful of the fish stocking to ensure that too many fish do not over-pollute the system.
Get a big tank. Depending on what type of fish you plan to include, acquiring a tank is the first step. Smaller fish, such as bluegill, will use a smaller tank than a bass, which can grow very large and need a very large tank. As a general rule, one 2â3 inches (5.1â7.6 cm) long per 10 gallons (37.9 L) of water.