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Old July 13th, 2007  
Fish Helper
 
want to try salt water

i have a 20g tank that is currently fresh water and would like to convert it to salt what do i need?
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Old July 13th, 2007  
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Re: want to try salt water

There is a pretty good list of needs here:
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Old July 16th, 2007  
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Re: want to try salt water

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

Freshwater vs. Saltwater Aquarium
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Old July 17th, 2007  
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Re: want to try salt water

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

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

Thanks!

--R
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Old July 21st, 2007  
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Re: want to try salt water

For more details on each setup:

Freshwater Aquarium Setup

Saltwater Aquarium Setup

Reef Tank Setup
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Old November 7th, 2007  
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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.
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Old November 7th, 2007  
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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.
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Old November 8th, 2007  
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thak you very much. is there any special filter compounds i should use or is sponge charcole and phosphate filters ok
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