okapizebra
Aquarium Advice Addict
Okay first time ever posting in the saltwater section. I'm a completely freshwater person. So be gentle. I know practically nothing about saltwater. So if I do take the plunge, lots of research will be in store.
I am not too happy with my current 10 gallon freshwater tank and was wondering how difficult it would be to just empty it and start over with saltwater. So that means I currently already have filter(AC 20), heater, and substrate. I know this tank is smallish, but I was thinking I would just do one or two firefish gobies, some inverts, and some live rock. Is this even possible?? I absolutely adore firefish gobies.
So if this was possible, what additional equipment would I need? I do not have a large budget. I just wanted to stay small with this tank. I know I'll have to buy premade saltwater because I do not plan on investing in an RODI system. How often would water changes be and how much of a change? This will be a large factor in determining if I will be able to afford it.
One last thing. I am going off to college in about 9 months and I am planning to move my tank with me. Is it hard to move saltwater fish/live rock? I would be worried about moving it after every year when I go home. I know I can easily handle moving my freshwater fish. It is only about a 2.5 hour drive away.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read this! I appreciate any and all advice. This is a project I've always dreamed of starting, but am very scared to give it a try. Not sure I will be doing this at all either.
I am not too happy with my current 10 gallon freshwater tank and was wondering how difficult it would be to just empty it and start over with saltwater. So that means I currently already have filter(AC 20), heater, and substrate. I know this tank is smallish, but I was thinking I would just do one or two firefish gobies, some inverts, and some live rock. Is this even possible?? I absolutely adore firefish gobies.
So if this was possible, what additional equipment would I need? I do not have a large budget. I just wanted to stay small with this tank. I know I'll have to buy premade saltwater because I do not plan on investing in an RODI system. How often would water changes be and how much of a change? This will be a large factor in determining if I will be able to afford it.
One last thing. I am going off to college in about 9 months and I am planning to move my tank with me. Is it hard to move saltwater fish/live rock? I would be worried about moving it after every year when I go home. I know I can easily handle moving my freshwater fish. It is only about a 2.5 hour drive away.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read this! I appreciate any and all advice. This is a project I've always dreamed of starting, but am very scared to give it a try. Not sure I will be doing this at all either.