New to the forum & saltwater

repochick · 06/26/2006, 02:53 PM

HI, my name is Liz. I have had a freshwater tank for about 12 years now. I recently moved and "rehomed" my fish, (Oscars) so I have been fishless for about 2 months. I am thinking of setting up my tank as saltwater this time. I really ahve no idea where to start.

The tank is 65 gallons. I currently have a Fluval 404 filter. I know I will need new lighting, but will the filter still be OK? I think I still have a Sea Clear sump in my garage from a previous tank, it should be the right size (if I need it) So, where is a good place for me to start?

Billybeau1 · 06/26/2006, 03:00 PM

To Reef Central

try this thread for starters Good luck

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=842712

this thread was split due to size. Click on the link in the first reply so you can start from the beginning.

Bebo77 · 06/26/2006, 03:10 PM

you can do saltwater no problem but you need...

1. salt mix... there are a lot of different types out there so it up to you what to use...

2. you need live rock they say you want 2 pounds of rock per gallon of water

3. you need to cycle your tank...( leave the tank alone( but do water changes) with no livestock as water levels become acceptable for fish)

4. you dont need a skimmer but it helps

5. you can use a hob(hang on the back) filter...

6. the more water movement the better.. if you can put a couple of maxijets or such in there that would be better...

7. fish depends on how much filtration you have.. the more filters the more fish you can have... for a 65 gallon i thing 10-12" of fish will be fine...

hth

gabegmonkey · 06/26/2006, 04:22 PM

If you keep your 404 I'd take out any "Bio-Max" type filter material (the white rings) and run just Carbon in it.

Ti · 06/26/2006, 05:24 PM

06/26/2006, 02:53 PM	#1
repochick Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3	New to the forum & saltwater HI, my name is Liz. I have had a freshwater tank for about 12 years now. I recently moved and "rehomed" my fish, (Oscars) so I have been fishless for about 2 months. I am thinking of setting up my tank as saltwater this time. I really ahve no idea where to start. The tank is 65 gallons. I currently have a Fluval 404 filter. I know I will need new lighting, but will the filter still be OK? I think I still have a Sea Clear sump in my garage from a previous tank, it should be the right size (if I need it) So, where is a good place for me to start?

06/26/2006, 03:10 PM	#3
Bebo77 Premium Nonpaying Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lost Posts: 14,377	you can do saltwater no problem but you need... 1. salt mix... there are a lot of different types out there so it up to you what to use... 2. you need live rock they say you want 2 pounds of rock per gallon of water 3. you need to cycle your tank...( leave the tank alone( but do water changes) with no livestock as water levels become acceptable for fish) 4. you dont need a skimmer but it helps 5. you can use a hob(hang on the back) filter... 6. the more water movement the better.. if you can put a couple of maxijets or such in there that would be better... 7. fish depends on how much filtration you have.. the more filters the more fish you can have... for a 65 gallon i thing 10-12" of fish will be fine... hth __________________ Gabriel Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Envision Tank(98Lx30Wx26T) 120 Gal SoCalCreations Sump, Deltec TC2560, 2 LumenarcsMini 1 Reg on a light mover W Radiums 250& 400, Gallaxy ballasts, Red Dragon 10m3 return W/ 2 WavySeas, 2 6155 Tunze streams

06/26/2006, 05:24 PM	#5
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06/26/2006, 03:00 PM	#2
Billybeau1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 12,010	*To Reef Central* try this thread for starters Good luck http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=842712 this thread was split due to size. Click on the link in the first reply so you can start from the beginning.

06/26/2006, 04:22 PM	#4
gabegmonkey Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 413	If you keep your 404 I'd take out any "Bio-Max" type filter material (the white rings) and run just Carbon in it.