Are saltwater tanks ideal for people new to them?

Saltwater tanks have always been the kind of tanks that I have always seen as being a little more difficult to take care of. Whereas most tanks such as freshwater tanks are a little easier to manage, saltwater tanks need a lot more maintenance and a lot more done to them to ensure that the tank is safe for the fish.

If you were to recommend a tank to someone new looking to take care of fish, would you choose to suggest a saltwater tank or would that be a little too much for someone new?