Converting fresh to saltwater - Aquarium Advice

biotoxin · 10-17-2003, 02:15 PM

I have a small tank that was freshwater with a beta in it. Just wondering if i wana convert it to a salt tank can i just add some instant ocean or do i need to get rid of all the water thats been in there? Seems a waste to get rid of the beneficial bacteria that were in there.

e-cat · 10-17-2003, 02:36 PM

good question but i think that the bacteria might die with all the salt added, the bacteria might be different from fresh too marine, how smal of a tank are you talking about here? is your first salt tank going too be a nano tank?

scuba_steve · 10-17-2003, 02:52 PM

yea better to start off fresh imo

biotoxin · 10-17-2003, 03:12 PM

ya its my 2nd nano. I think youre right and the bacteria that help freshwater are different with a salt tank. Its only a 1 gallon nano :P just something to dump on my desk at my office but i think i might do a 5 gallon instead.

e-cat · 10-17-2003, 04:02 PM

good luck with it

fishfreek · 10-17-2003, 04:31 PM

If your experenecd with nano saltwater tanks now I will save you from my lecture on starting off with a small [acronym:4332c2e9d8="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:4332c2e9d8] tank vs a larger one.

I vote for a complete breakdown of the [acronym:4332c2e9d8="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:4332c2e9d8] setup.

biotoxin · 10-17-2003, 08:10 PM

i know its risky to use a small tank. I have 10 [acronym:8b5a29c2af="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:8b5a29c2af] nano right now that is going good. Its just a matter of paying attention to it and not over feeding and good lighting.

snapcrackler · 10-17-2003, 08:18 PM

just something to dump on my desk at my office

I hope it doesn't actually dump on your desk.

hee hee!!!

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biotoxin Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Posts: 438	Converting fresh to saltwater I have a small tank that was freshwater with a beta in it. Just wondering if i wana convert it to a salt tank can i just add some instant ocean or do i need to get rid of all the water thats been in there? Seems a waste to get rid of the beneficial bacteria that were in there.

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scuba_steve Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago Posts: 2,151 Images: 11	yea better to start off fresh imo __________________ good luck keith

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fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	If your experenecd with nano saltwater tanks now I will save you from my lecture on starting off with a small [acronym:4332c2e9d8="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:4332c2e9d8] tank vs a larger one. I vote for a complete breakdown of the [acronym:4332c2e9d8="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:4332c2e9d8] setup. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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biotoxin Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Posts: 438	i know its risky to use a small tank. I have 10 [acronym:8b5a29c2af="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:8b5a29c2af] nano right now that is going good. Its just a matter of paying attention to it and not over feeding and good lighting. __________________ I never thought you would, but always knew you could.

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10-17-2003, 02:36 PM	#2
e-cat Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 1,091	good question but i think that the bacteria might die with all the salt added, the bacteria might be different from fresh too marine, how smal of a tank are you talking about here? is your first salt tank going too be a nano tank?

10-17-2003, 03:12 PM	#4
biotoxin Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Posts: 438	ya its my 2nd nano. I think youre right and the bacteria that help freshwater are different with a salt tank. Its only a 1 gallon nano :P just something to dump on my desk at my office but i think i might do a 5 gallon instead.

10-17-2003, 04:02 PM	#5
e-cat Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 1,091	good luck with it

10-17-2003, 08:18 PM	#8
snapcrackler Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,286 Images: 21	just something to dump on my desk at my office I hope it doesn't actually dump on your desk. hee hee!!!

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