Making The Leap From FW to SW

Something_F1shy · 09/18/2008, 12:39 AM

iv been keeping a 55g freshwater fish tank for a few years now. i want to start up a 10g FOWLR tank (i know its small but i have a new 10g tank just sitting here). will i be able to just use like a Aquaclear HOB filter or will i need a skimmer? what else will i need? and also what will i be able to keep in it anything besides a fish or two? what kinda fish would be best? how much live rock/sand? sorry for all the noob questions but i really dont know much about saltwater. i wanna do my research before i jump into this. i heard this forum has some really experienced people thanks. open to any feedback

VacavilleFC3S · 09/18/2008, 12:57 AM

10g is gonna be unstable and a huge amount of maintenance

masonicman · 09/18/2008, 03:14 AM

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Bonneville08 · 09/18/2008, 05:55 PM

Hello,
My first SW tank was 14 gallons. As you have previous FW experience, I believe you can pull this off if you use discretion. I believe that bad things happen quickly in small tanks, so you will have to keep on top of it.
A skimmer is better, and I would suggest finding a decent combination filter/skimmer similar to a Skilter (not recommending Skilter, just a reference point). Back in the stone age a few decades ago, people kept fish well enough without one.
As far as fish, a COUPLE of fish like percula or ocellaris clowns, chromis, or damsels would probably be fine in a tank that size (I kept a damsel and a firefish goby).
Keep on top of evaporation make up to mainatin salinity.
Hope this helps and encourages

09/18/2008, 12:39 AM	#1
Something_F1shy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	Making The Leap From FW to SW iv been keeping a 55g freshwater fish tank for a few years now. i want to start up a 10g FOWLR tank (i know its small but i have a new 10g tank just sitting here). will i be able to just use like a Aquaclear HOB filter or will i need a skimmer? what else will i need? and also what will i be able to keep in it anything besides a fish or two? what kinda fish would be best? how much live rock/sand? sorry for all the noob questions but i really dont know much about saltwater. i wanna do my research before i jump into this. i heard this forum has some really experienced people thanks. open to any feedback

09/18/2008, 03:14 AM	#3
masonicman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,313	Check out this site for most of your answers. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1031074 __________________ It is better to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission.......... Current Tank Info: 75 gal mixed reef, 216w LED, Remora Pro skimmer, HOB fuge, 400w htr, ATO RO/DI, 90lbs LR and 1" SB.

09/18/2008, 05:55 PM	#4
Bonneville08 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 513	Hello, My first SW tank was 14 gallons. As you have previous FW experience, I believe you can pull this off if you use discretion. I believe that bad things happen quickly in small tanks, so you will have to keep on top of it. A skimmer is better, and I would suggest finding a decent combination filter/skimmer similar to a Skilter (not recommending Skilter, just a reference point). Back in the stone age a few decades ago, people kept fish well enough without one. As far as fish, a COUPLE of fish like percula or ocellaris clowns, chromis, or damsels would probably be fine in a tank that size (I kept a damsel and a firefish goby). Keep on top of evaporation make up to mainatin salinity. Hope this helps and encourages __________________ Edge you mah cating myself Check out my gallery if you desire. Current Tank Info: 50 gallon mix of soft, LPS and SPS, two croceas, two maximas, a few fish, turf filter with skimmer, MH and PC lighting, chiller, Calcium Reactor and wave2k.

09/18/2008, 12:57 AM	#2
VacavilleFC3S Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vacaville California Posts: 2,613	10g is gonna be unstable and a huge amount of maintenance