Reef Conversion

[parttimeaussie]

I currently have a Fish Only tank and I have a long term goal of converting it to a reef tank.
My current set up is
55g tank
Good Heater (can't remember model)
Good Filter (can't remember model)
SeaClone Protein Skimmer
Budget Florescent Lighting
Crappy Substrate
"Dead" Rocks
Can anyone suggest some ToDo's for such a conversion??

 

[nigerbang]

Originally Posted by PartTimeAussie
I currently have a Fish Only tank and I have a long term goal of converting it to a reef tank.
My current set up is
55g tank
Good Heater (can't remember model)
Good Filter (can't remember model) ( Set up a fuge)
SeaClone Protein Skimmer (Ditch it and get a better one)
Budget Florescent Lighting (MH or T-5's)
Crappy Substrate (Live sand is cheap)
"Dead" Rocks (Add some Live Rock on top of it)
Can anyone suggest some ToDo's for such a conversion??
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[fedukeford]

Get better lighting (PC, VHO, or MH)
Upgrade skimmer since seaclones are known to be not too good
If your substrate isnt already sand, than change it to sand, itll help in the long run.
Get a little live rock to seed the base rock
Feduke

 

[parttimeaussie]

Thanks!