Looking to go saltwater

[rwilson24]

Hi all

Long time reader on saltwater, rarely post. Have been keep fresh for decades.

I currently have a 65 gallon tank that I am thinking of converting to SW. I cannot do a sump sadly, I live in a condo and do not have the space under the tank to keep one.

I currently have the AC110 hob filter, that I was thinking I could use as a small hang on sump, where I can keep charcoal and filter floss (do I need that in SW?).

I am looking to keep a sand bottom, and about 100lbs of live rock. I am going to buy most of the LR from FB Marketplace, I have found some good deals. One I found was a bleached LR, and I am not sure if that is good to buy, so looking for advice here as well.

Finally, I know I need to use RO/DI water and will be using a refratctometer for salinty. I don't think there is much else I am missing for set up per se. I am still unclear if I want to get smaller corals, if so, would love some affordable light ideas.

Thanks!

 

[melosu58]

When you say bleached lr are you saying or that lost its color or it was placed in bleach water. Everything Else looks fine

 

[rwilson24]

Thank you! The bleached rock I am going to avoid.

Is charcoal and filter floss needed? Also, do you have any affordable LED light options?

Finally, I found this at a hardware store, would it be appropriate as sand:

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Thanks again!