want to try salt water

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

 

There is a pretty good list of needs here:

https://www.fishlore.com/SaltwaterAquariumSetup.htm

 

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

Freshwater vs. Saltwater Aquarium

 

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

 

For more details on each setup:

Freshwater Aquarium Setup

Saltwater Aquarium Setup

Reef Tank Setup

 

can I use a regular power filter or do I have to go to canister with the over flow. because I don't want the hasle of alterating the tank.

 

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.

 

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