tank says only good for fW ...

[Criptix]

I am looking at tanks online and found my ideal set up an aquarium with stand for 199.99;however, in the description it says its ideal for fw with no mention of sw is this still okay or do I need to keep looking?

 

[fort384]

What kind of SW tank are you looking to setup? Do you have a link to this particular setup so we can take a look? Generally the only difference is whether or not a tank is pre drilled with an overflow installed - which is only good if you want to run a sump.

 

[Criptix]

Don't plan on sump.Just a filter/or powerhead/filter in one and heater.Here is a picture:

 

[obscurereef]

I think a koralia evolution pump and an aquaclear filter would be better filtration, but that is okay...not the best if you want to keep corals though.

 

[Criptix]

Thanks for the advice.Does Aqua Clear have internal filters, like the ones I posted?

 

[obscurereef]

No they don't, I haven't seen anyone on youtube or on here or anywhere else (so far) that uses internal filters..they are usually for FW. If you want internal filtration and don't mind doing a DIY project you could silicon a back wall and add section (like the biocube). Is there a reason why you want the internal filter opposed to an external one?

 

[Criptix]

I live in an apartment and my husband and I don't want a mess or to much noise.My selections are limited to Petsmart which caters to fw and a small local saltwater fish store.I am concerned about shipping to much equipment because we live out in the middle of nowheresville. I have considered fw but they aren't as pretty or vibrate.That being said,I want to do what's best for the fish and I want to be able to enjoy the fish for a long time.

 

[Jeremy S.]

I live in an apartment and my husband and I don't want a mess or to much noise.My selections are limited to Petsmart which caters to fw and a small local saltwater fish store.I am concerned about shipping to much equipment because we live out in the middle of nowheresville. I have considered fw but they aren't as pretty or vibrate.That being said,I want to do what's best for the fish and I want to be able to enjoy the fish for a long time.

Look into Fluval's external canister filters. I bought mine at petsmart and they are unbelievably silent! And it works extremely well.

 

[fort384]

I wouldn't worry much about shipping - A lot of folks build entire tank setups via shipped items (I have a few times myself).

I agree, if quiet is a factor, look into canister filters. You can not even tell they are running unless you touch them. They are silent. Especially the eheims and fluvals.

 

[Criptix]

Thanks for the advice!I will look into canister filters.What are your opinions on the tank I posted?Will it work with a canister filter if I decide to go that route?
Also what should the output be be for a 36 gal tank?for my 25 gal it was 145.
One more question,will I need a powerhead?

 

[Beengirl]

Get a Fluval rated for twice the size of your tank. I use the 406, and its great! Very quiet, easy to clean.

 

[fort384]

I agree. And it ought to work just fine on your tank.

If you don't intend to keep coral, you probably will not need a power head. You can control the output style and direction of that canister.

Once you get the tank setup, if you notice a lot of debris collecting in 1 area of the tank, you may need to get a powerhead. But you could try it out without and see how it goes.