Wantin to set up a salt water tank

[Money_man1688]

I got a 25 gallon tank im thinking about switchin over...how much work is it for upkeep

 

[Kmurraylhs]

The upkeep is dependent on what you have in the tank. You should plan on weekly or biweekly water changes. It is not difficult once you figure out the game.

 

[Money_man1688]

Hmm ok, is a 25 gallon ok to start with?

 

[rob_mango]

I wouldent go less then 55 for my first salt tank the smaller the tank the faster stuff can go bad as soon as u have the experience then I would go with a smaller tank put in some time be for u go nano tank IMO

 

[Money_man1688]

Ok ty for the help guyz

 

[Bige]

25 is doable but less forgiving.

 

[Kmurraylhs]

I agree 25 is doable, but once you catch the fever you will want to go bigger!

 

[carey]

25g is doable and you can save some money by skipping a skimmer which you can't really do on your larger tanks. Weekly water changes and proper maintenance are the key for running a small tank. And if youre not doing corals you can get by with cheapo lights too, the fish actually don't care.

 

[Money_man1688]

Hmm sweet, if something continues to happen to my freshwater I may switch it over...any ideas on how to start a salt water?

 

[carey]

Here is an article for the basics

Cycle your salt tank

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/stock-list-and-tips-for-maintaining-your-sw-tank-73477.html