Thinking of Changing tanks while possible

Megs · 09-12-2006, 08:24 PM

Hey Guys,

I have been doing some thinking. Besides my 30gal SW tank I have a 50gal FW Tank. And I might have a chance to give my fW fish to someone. So I was thinking about making the 50gal a SW tank. the thing is that I have a small budget. So I was wondering what would be needed for a 50gal and how much you think everything will cost????

dobejazz · 09-12-2006, 10:09 PM

What if any equipment do you already have?

Phishnoob · 09-12-2006, 11:09 PM

The 30g would be a great 50g sump

wolfie · 09-12-2006, 11:13 PM

you going to need lbetter light if you want to keep corals and you going to need a skimmer.

Loverotties · 09-12-2006, 11:35 PM

What's it going to be a Reef,FO or FOWLR?

Megs · 09-13-2006, 02:59 PM

I would like LR and corals. I really dont have any equip except aquaclear filter that would need to be taken out to get a new filter. I dont know anything about sumps. where do they have to be???? I have limited space. but tank could be moved if needed.

Twitterbait · 09-13-2006, 03:10 PM

to do the 55 reef you need

skimmer
return pump
lighting (for coral)
plumbing supplies
overflow for the 55.

does the 55 have a stand? if so will the 30 fit underneith the stand? that is where the sump goes.

afbengochea · 09-13-2006, 03:33 PM

u would need live rock and I guess decide on what corals u will have. After that u can figure out what equipment u need

Megs · 09-13-2006, 03:53 PM

my 50gal is on a stand. not sure is the 30 gal would fit in the stand. i will look into it.

ILLBKING · 09-13-2006, 04:27 PM

You could by a tank for the sump for $20.00 as well.
20 gal.