what's everyone think

[jstange2]

I currently have a 55g tank that is in the shape of a quarter circle (corner tank). 27 inches on one wall, 27 inches along other wall, 27 inch radius from those points. Anyway, as I am typing, it is set up as freshwater. Only thing I have to do is find a home for my 8 inch Oscar and decide on equipment so I can convert this one into marine. I plan on a FOWLR, but maybe adding mushroom coral or something hardy at about 10 mo. to one year.
What I was wondering is this: I have been doing a LOT of research for the last month and a half (every minute not at work or sleeping), and I have come to the conclusion that I will need:
Protein skimmer= aqua-c remora
Lighting= Current USA Orbit 30" 2 x 65 Watt Power Compact Strip Light W/2 Lunar Lights
Live rock= approximately 80-90 lbs. ?
Live sand= 4 inches approximately 50 lbs. ? (Aragalive)
Powerheads= 2-Aquarium Systems Maxi-Jet 1200 Power Head 295 G.P.H. Total of 590 G.P.H.
Canister filter= Eheim 2026 pro 2 (do I even need one with all of the live filtration) (maybe for extra flow and occasionally carbon?)
I already have one0 watt heater, 140 gal mix of Instant Ocean Salt mix, a thermometer, and tow Whisper 20-40 hob filters.
I assume that the Whispers would be a pain for saltwater?
what else do I need or maybee change?
Replies would be very appreciated. Thank You!

 

[rnk9394]

Where in South Dakota do you live, I grew up in Rapid City.
Your list looks good, IMO only change needed is that you don't need the canister filter with the live rock.
Rick

 

[jstange2]

I'm from Mitchell, SD. That's cool that you grew up in Rapid.
Do I need to do anything about mechanical filtration even though I will have that much LR?

 

[rnk9394]

I think you should be fine for mechanical filtration, but you will want to run carbon from time to time to make the water crystal clear. I believe you can just use a whisper filter, nothing to expensive.
Just my 2 cents. I'm new to this hobby also.
Rick