Freshwater Conversion HOB filter?

HappyBoy123 · 07/31/2014, 11:44 AM

Ok so Im turning my 29 FW into a SW tank. So far I put my substrate which is crushed coral in and salt as well. I have a fluval heater and a tetra 50 gallon pump filter the pad type. My question is if I can just leave that filter in the tank add a powerhead or two and a high quality skimmer. Would this be enough for a tank that I plan on using for live rock and a couple fish. Here is a couple pics
http://i.imgur.com/cbLLmYUl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/3YAwKgll.jpg

mcgyvr · 07/31/2014, 12:13 PM

In general we tend to avoid crushed coral and HOB filters like the plague..They tend to become nitrate factories if not properly maintained/cleaned regularly..

But if just live rock and fish then its probably fine as they can tolerate higher nitrate levels unlike corals. Just make sure you keep it clean.

07/31/2014, 11:44 AM	#1
HappyBoy123 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 11	Freshwater Conversion HOB filter? Ok so Im turning my 29 FW into a SW tank. So far I put my substrate which is crushed coral in and salt as well. I have a fluval heater and a tetra 50 gallon pump filter the pad type. My question is if I can just leave that filter in the tank add a powerhead or two and a high quality skimmer. Would this be enough for a tank that I plan on using for live rock and a couple fish. Here is a couple pics http://i.imgur.com/cbLLmYUl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/3YAwKgll.jpg Last edited by HappyBoy123; 07/31/2014 at 11:51 AM.

07/31/2014, 12:13 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	In general we tend to avoid crushed coral and HOB filters like the plague..They tend to become nitrate factories if not properly maintained/cleaned regularly.. But if just live rock and fish then its probably fine as they can tolerate higher nitrate levels unlike corals. Just make sure you keep it clean. __________________ Who me?