I have an old tropical fish tank which i changed for a lrger tank for my cichlids but i wouldlike to add a marine fish. Can i use my old tank or do i need to prepare it in some way to make it useable.
2006-09-15 09:37:44 · 16 answers · asked by Bailey P 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Do some research on FOWLR (fish only with live rock) tanks. They are easy to maintain but still can be costly to set up because of the amount of aragonite/live sand you need for the substrate and the cost of live rock. The only thing you may need for your empty tank is new bulbs (both one actinic and one 10000K florescent bulb) which have to be replaced every six months and a new filter with biowheel. Freshwater parasites and other problems will not survive in a saltwater tank so you don't really have to worry about that kind of contamination. You are best off just rinsing your tank really well. And, you should only used distilled or RO water for your saltwater tanks. The salt you mix in it will have all the minerals and stuff it needs already in it.
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2006-09-15 17:31:29 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tank should be at least 4ftX2ftX2ft, you would need coral sand, Marine Salt. Not just a case of changing and cleaning, water needs to mature. There are so many different things you need. Hydrometers, water quality check kits. Filters, pumps. In short, get a good book from the library or ask your local Marine stockist. Most of all dont rush in to it, IT CAN BE VERY EXPENSIVE IF THINGS AINT RIGHT
2006-09-15 09:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as its only marine fish once you do it you must check your ammonia, nitrate and pH you can get these tests at your local fish shop and also with a marine fish tank you need a good filtrate system all these thing will prolong the life of your fish
2006-09-15 21:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by Surfer_69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely you can! Just clean it well with an Ammonia/Water mixture, and check for leaks.
Nothing wrong with that at all. I've got a buddy who use to keep Northern Pike in a 55g tank, and that same tank now belongs to one of our friends who turned it into a beautiful marine system.
2006-09-15 10:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by sly2kusa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it an acrylic tank or glass. if it is glass you might have problems with saltwater creep coroding the metal frame. I wouldn't recommend it then, but acylic tanks can be used for either, and you will need all the extra's for a salt water tank, and the proper lights depending on the type of salt water tank you want to have.
2006-09-15 16:46:14 · answer #5 · answered by redhawktotem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course you can use the tank,the only thing for sure that need to be replace is the filter(pump) the two system are completely different.I recommend to go to a pet shop and get inform usually is very expensive to maintain a salt water tank,not to mention that salt water fish are expensive too
2006-09-15 09:59:55 · answer #6 · answered by antonio b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no tropical fish and marine fish dont mix. the water is different 4 starters and so is the lighting and temp. ask ur local pet shop or look online. its quite expensive
2006-09-15 09:48:31 · answer #7 · answered by mishnbong 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tropical tank is fine but remember not to use any metal in it and you will need a protein skimmer and undergravel filters are best
2006-09-15 09:40:31 · answer #8 · answered by tonytucks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a fish tanks a fish tank
2006-09-15 20:46:33 · answer #9 · answered by nikgy71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use it. I recommend you sterilise with a very mild baby sterilisation fluid, then with warm water. Let it stand empty but covered for a week, wash again with clean warm water, set it up, let it mature and then your away.
2006-09-15 09:41:20 · answer #10 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋