Thinking Of Converting To Saltwater

[xweeqtx]

Ok, basically I need to know everything, especially what I need and what everything is for.

Firstly, I have an aquaone 10gal which is currently set up as a tropical at the moment. Once the fishes are gone, I want to do something different, so my eyes have turned to these beautiful mini coral set ups. Will this tank be sufficient or is it just too small for starters?

Now, I need to know all the equipment needed to set this up and why they are needed. Plus, I'd like to know what could go in the tank.

Thanks!

 

[Musho3210]

read some of the stickies, do some online research, then come back and ask specific questions, with reef tanks there are so many variables that we cant really answer this question lol.

 

[xweeqtx]

Ok, no problem.
Is it easier if I ask what would be best? I really have no idea about reefs, hence me asking directly.

 

[Musho3210]

well most photosynthetic softies are really easy to keep and dont need too much light, same with some LPS (large polyped stony corals). Then you can move up the list to more harder to care for LPS and SPS and clams, btw im only talking about the photosynthetic ones of these. If you want a challenge you can look into "easy (easy for non photosynthetic but not so easy for the average specimen)" to care for non photosynthetic creatures like feather dusters etc. There are many options, look around, im sure something will suit you. Dont get intimidated by people saying reefs are hard and expensive, cause there are too many variables.

First things first is to choose what type of tank, seems that you have chosen reef:

There are 2 imporatant things about reef tanks, water flow and light, choose your corals before you choose your pumps and lights though since different corals = different needs.

 

[SkiFletch]

There are 2 imporatant things about reef tanks, water flow and light, choose your corals before you choose your pumps and lights though since different corals = different needs.

Agreed, just wanted to add one more: Chemistry if you do decide to go with hard corals can be difficult...

I'd suggest looking through some websites like liveaquaria.com or other online marine retailers and peek through their coral sections to get an idea for what you like. Alternatively look through people's journals to see what kind of coral they keep and if you like them.