Hi Guys
Im a noob here, but been a fish keeper for over 30 years .
Currently been keeping Malawis for the last 5 years and have a salty itch to scratch....
Current set up is 5'6x2'x2' using three external Eheims and cheap Led array.
What would I need to convert this into a nice Reef tank ?
Im thinking:
Sump it for starters - not sure how hard this is to do on a standard tank RE the weir ?
Return pump
Skimmer
Lighting - would like a dimming LED setup and no Halides if poss.
Wavemakers
Live Rock
Not looking to keep hard to keep species as never kept Salties before, but love the look of a good Reef setup.
Also, what do I need for water changes ?
Currently fill a 220 ltr butt via 10 litre Purolite filter and 2 stage HMA, and Im pretty sure Id have to get an RO set up.
Been a fishkeeper for more years than I can think, and just fancy trying the Salty side.
Is it worth trying to convert or should I just sell up and buy again ?
Any help and advice welcome please guys.
Im a noob here, but been a fish keeper for over 30 years .
Currently been keeping Malawis for the last 5 years and have a salty itch to scratch....
Current set up is 5'6x2'x2' using three external Eheims and cheap Led array.
What would I need to convert this into a nice Reef tank ?
Im thinking:
Sump it for starters - not sure how hard this is to do on a standard tank RE the weir ?
Return pump
Skimmer
Lighting - would like a dimming LED setup and no Halides if poss.
Wavemakers
Live Rock
Not looking to keep hard to keep species as never kept Salties before, but love the look of a good Reef setup.
Also, what do I need for water changes ?
Currently fill a 220 ltr butt via 10 litre Purolite filter and 2 stage HMA, and Im pretty sure Id have to get an RO set up.
Been a fishkeeper for more years than I can think, and just fancy trying the Salty side.
Is it worth trying to convert or should I just sell up and buy again ?
Any help and advice welcome please guys.
