Having another chance at remodeling your tank

[aquaman2000]

Hi i am new to saltwater fish i have a 36 gal aquarium (with fresh watter fish). As i was making my purchases in a store i saw the saltwater fish and i was intrigued by the sight

Now i want to make my fresh water into a fish only saltwater tank :happyfish
heres a chance for any one to remodel a tank of your liking :jumping:
pls let me now what equipment i need :help: for a 36 gal tank
in order for it to be well maintained and so the fish could have a home in which they could be happy
and
the fish you were to put in it :thinking:
thanks in advance

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by aquaman2000
Hi i am new to saltwater fish i have a 36 gal aquarium (with fresh watter fish). As i was making my purchases in a store i saw the saltwater fish and i was intrigued by the sight

Now i want to make my fresh water into a fish only saltwater tank :happyfish
heres a chance for any one to remodel a tank of your liking :jumping:
pls let me now what equipment i need :help: for a 36 gal tank
in order for it to be well maintained and so the fish could have a home in which they could be happy
and
the fish you were to put in it :thinking:
thanks in advance

Hello, and welcome to the boards!!!!!! First, fish are off the list of things to get for awhile. You want to do this correctly I assume, or you wouldn't have asked. No gravel. a fine sand bed works best. Cycle your tank with uncured live rock (the bacteria from your freshwater will die in salt) Please post any and all questions.

 

[garnet13aj]

People are willing to answer most questions so feel free to ask. I would suggest looking in the FAQ section on the messageboard for a lot of information as well as doing some reading. The New Marine Aquarium by michael S. Paletta is the book I read. Many people also suggest reading The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert M. Fenner. Good luck!

 

[aquaman2000]

Originally Posted by sepulatian
Hello, and welcome to the boards!!!!!! First, fish are off the list of things to get for awhile. You want to do this correctly I assume, or you wouldn't have asked. No gravel. a fine sand bed works best. Cycle your tank with uncured live rock (the bacteria from your freshwater will die in salt) Please post any and all questions.
yes i have read about the nitrogen cycle and am fully aware of doing it and about the sand also i need :help: with the equipment and the fish to put in

i have heard it is different from that of the freshwater tank

 

[dmc888]

What type of fish would you like to keep?
You might want to go bigger for those fish you like.
I wish i started bigger. And i started with a 55g.
And do you want a reef setup, fish only, fish only with live rock?

 

[scubaguy]

I have a 35 Gallon and this is what I have a AquaClear300/70 rated for a 30 to 70 gallon, two power heads, a skimmer, 51 pounds of LR and 40 pounds of sand. You should only need a flourescent light for fish only but if you want your coraline growing good a VHO or T5 light would be good.