zeddy

i have a 20g tank that is currently fresh water and would like to convert it to salt what do i need?

sgould

There is a pretty good list of needs here:

Mike

Also wrote this article recently on the costs/differences between freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

Freshwater vs. Saltwater Aquarium

Radcliffe

Ooh that is very helpful!!! What a useful resource for checking what additional equipment I might need.

Thanks!

--R

Mike

For more details on each setup:

Freshwater Aquarium Setup

Saltwater Aquarium Setup

Reef Tank Setup

zeddy

can i use a regular power filter or do i have to go to canister with the over flow. because i dont want the hasle of alterating the tank.

sgould

For a 20 gallon tank a standard HOB power filter would be fine. You may decide you want to upgrade later, but it is not strictly necessary. Canisters are pretty easy to set up anyway...no need to alter the tank.

zeddy

thak you very much. is there any special filter compounds i should use or is sponge charcole and phosphate filters ok