Where to begin - Aquarium Advice

NJGourami · 09-26-2007, 12:18 PM

I have a 55 gallon Tank thats empty. I want to turn it into a SW tank with fish only so that i have no problems with the types of fish I put in there. I know practically nothing and need as much info as you guys can. I know everything about freshwater, just nothing about saltwater. Thanks in advance for your help.

**roka64** · 09-26-2007, 12:28 PM

The best way to get some ideas is to check out our Articles Page . This will arm you with enough knowledge to ask a ton more questions (which we we love), but you will get the basic understanding.

MACATUA · 09-26-2007, 01:31 PM

second the articles page, I have consulted that a whole lot for each of my 4 tank setups. It would take days and pages to tell you everything to do to set up a SW tank, but you can do a lot of research and get all the essentials from the articles. And then as problems pop up, ask away, we are here!

austinsdad · 09-26-2007, 01:34 PM

Try reading Robert Fenner's "Conscientious Marine Aquarist" too. I'm not a big fan of asking for ALL the help - as opposed to doing some research and letting us help you fill in any blanks.

You'll enjoy the read. It's not bad at all.

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

usmcmarc · 09-26-2007, 05:05 PM

Read the articles and ask questions. IME, If you follow the advice you are given here you will be spared the agony of wasted money and wasted time.

**melosu58** · 09-26-2007, 10:06 PM

Read this article that will explain basic equipment you`ll need.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=76139

09-26-2007, 12:18 PM	#1
NJGourami Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 72	Where to begin I have a 55 gallon Tank thats empty. I want to turn it into a SW tank with fish only so that i have no problems with the types of fish I put in there. I know practically nothing and need as much info as you guys can. I know everything about freshwater, just nothing about saltwater. Thanks in advance for your help.

09-26-2007, 12:28 PM	#2
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,245 Images: 12	The best way to get some ideas is to check out our Articles Page . This will arm you with enough knowledge to ask a ton more questions (which we we love), but you will get the basic understanding. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

09-26-2007, 01:31 PM	#3
MACATUA Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WOODSTOCK, GA Posts: 869 Images: 5	second the articles page, I have consulted that a whole lot for each of my 4 tank setups. It would take days and pages to tell you everything to do to set up a SW tank, but you can do a lot of research and get all the essentials from the articles. And then as problems pop up, ask away, we are here! __________________ Woo Hoo, PAYDAY! Time to pay the [acronym="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym] rent (even before I pay mine ) Join the Alabama Regional Forum!

09-26-2007, 01:34 PM	#4
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,923 Images: 12	Try reading Robert Fenner's "Conscientious Marine Aquarist" too. I'm not a big fan of asking for ALL the help - as opposed to doing some research and letting us help you fill in any blanks. You'll enjoy the read. It's not bad at all. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress! __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

09-26-2007, 10:06 PM	#6
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,003 Images: 73	Read this article that will explain basic equipment you`ll need. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=76139 __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

09-26-2007, 05:05 PM	#5
usmcmarc Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greenwood Lake, NY Posts: 532 Images: 13	Read the articles and ask questions. IME, If you follow the advice you are given here you will be spared the agony of wasted money and wasted time.

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