converting fresh to salt

[fishbreeder]

hey ive been taking care of freshwater fish for about a year and a half now and i was wondering about saltwater, and how i would beable to set one up.

 

[st.anger]

what equipment do you have now? are you planing of buying all new of transfering your old stuff?

 

[dbacksrat]

it depends on what u want (mini-reef or fish only)...how much $$$ u have, etc...u will probably have to get a protein skimmer, get rid of gravel for sand (try giving the gravel to a beginning aquarist!), and a whole lot of other stuff...luckily most equipment is transferrable

 

[S.Reef]

First step is research. Get online to different websites and read forums and articles. Also purchase a good book before starting. My recommendation would be The New Marine Aquarium, by Mike Paletta.
I would start with a aquarium bigger then 20 gallons and under 125 gallons. I also recommend live rock and a protein skimmer.
Buy tank raised specimens unti your experience has increased, then you can start with some of the wild caught fish.

Sam Reef
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90 Gallon FOWLR Marine Aquarium
20 Gallon Reef
10 Gallon Reef
10 Gallon Marine Aquarium
20 Gallon Freshwater Planted Aquarium

 

[S.Reef]

Read a informative book on the Marine hobby. Get a protein skimmer, some quality live rock, and a list of easy to keep fish you want.

Sam Reef
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90 Gallon FOWLR
20 Gallon Reef
10 Gallon Reef
10 Gallon FOWLR
20 Gallon Freshwater Planted Aquarium