Currently marine tank, thinking going freshwater

[flanque]

Hello,

I've currently got a 55G marine tank set up and am thinking of changing to freshwater. The only reason is that freshwater seems far cheaper to run, but in reality I think my heater (300w) is the most expensive bit.

Looking for any tips, advice, articles, suggestions, differences etc to help my decision.


Thanks.

[theotheragentm]

The one benefit to freshwater is more variety in decoration. Plants too.

[MACATUA]

Once it is up and running, my saltwater is only slightly more expensive than fresh. I mean of course the fish and especially corals can make the tank cost a LOT more, but once in they don't cost a whole lot to maintain really.

[flanque]

To be honest I get the feeling that's the case. My main cost is the heater. Having said that I can add a lot more smaller fish from freshwater and much less cost for a more 'active' aquarium.

[MACATUA]

In a 55 gallon, that is surely the case, a 55 limits your fish choice and quantityin SW, so a 55 gallon FW could net you a larger and more active community.