How hard is it change a 90 gal frreahwater aquarium to a saltwater aquarium?
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at
9:24 pm
I have a 90 gal aquarium that I have been wanting to change into a saltwater aquarium for a while. Can anyone please tell me what all I will need to buy to convert from fresh water to saltwater.
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it really isnt that hard at all. the only thing that sucks is making sure you salt level in the water is perfect. the main thing about saltwater setups is the price of everything. you need the best filter you can buy which some can run up to 400 bucks if not more. and certain fish cant go with others and if you make the mistake its money down the shitter. you need to buy a huge bucket of salt, a measure for the salt level in the water( i forget what the name of them are but go to a good fish store they will tell you), a great filter (fluval is amazing) a good heater.
It’s not hard just work get advise and a book from
a pet store that will set you up it all depends on their suppliers.
Filtration in a SW aquarium is a bit more involved than that in FW. Since biological filtration is the backbone of a SW system, filter selection is undoubtedly THE most important part of the SW set up process. In all likelihood the filter equipment you are presently using will need to be replaced. The small hang-on-tank biowheel and box, or in-tank corner type filters commonly used in FW tanks are usually inefficient in SW tanks. The traditional undergravel filter (UGF) set ups, although still used by many SW aquarists, contribute to unwanted nitrate problems as the tank matures, and they have lost their popularity as more advanced filtration systems like wet-dry trickle and canister type filters with bio-media chambers have been developed.
Most all pumps and powerheads used in FW can be used in a SW set up with no problems, as long as they are rated as safe to use in SW. In general, SW tanks use more pumps and/or powerheads to attain greater water movement and circulation, and particularly with reef tanks they aid in the growth and health of corals.
it’s preety easy to do but go to your fish shop and ask them to help you as well