Just popping in with a question

[Kissyboots]

Hi. I'm actually a FW type but have been getting interested in a SW tank (possibly.) Would a 6.6 gallon bookshelf FW tank be suitable to be converted into a SW? Or is that too small? Any suggestions for a beginner SW? Thanks. *twirlysmi

 

[TRe]

it would work but just remeber that the smaller the water volume the harder it will be to keep the params where u want them.... if u can a 20g or even a 10 would be a better choice

 

[FroggyFox]

I wouldn't reccomend a tank that small to start in SW...although it *could* be done. Best suggestion is to research research research. Read through the great stickies in this forum that our salties have put together and pick up a couple of the books that they suggest. Although its fishkeeping....SW is a whole different ball game than FW.

 

[Lorna]

try the nano salt forum, there are some great threads there on the set up of a small system. I agree, that small is pushing it for a starter though it can be done it can lead to early disappointment as things get out of whack really fast in a small tank, you don't have the time you would have with a larger water volume. I agree that a minimum of a 10 and realistically a 20g would be better.

 

[Jackal650]

yes it is usually good to start out a little bigger than that, i have personally seen tanks that small go down in flames if done improperly.