55 gallon

[Rayman]

I'm new to saltwater fish tanks. I really enjoy this hobby and feedback would be much appreciated. Please tell me what you think and how it looks for a beginner.

 

[fishroomlady]

welcome to the forum and the hobby! I think your tank looks really nice! your rockscape is great! I have to admit though that the poster on the wall behind it distracts from the tank

 

[gemini9]

Hello and welcome! Looks like you're off to a good start. Lots of good info and people here. I have to agree tho. The big dude in the rear kinda throws off the tank a bit.

 

[leptang]

Welcome... your tanks filter looks like a freshwater setup, you may want to get a hang on back protein skimmer. A protein skimmer filters the water better then a freshwater filter.
I use a hang on protein skimmer filter, a heater and a carbon filter. i dont use a sump.
I have been adding fresh water to top evaporation by my hands and dosing calcium and alkalinity and magnesium manually. Anyone can run a saltwater tank for not to much money.

 

[Waters]

Yeah I am not digging the fathead either....now if it was a Browns player.......no, I still wouldn't like it. Tank looks good though.

 

[Tank2379]

Looks really good, I remember my first 55G tank it's a starting point to move up from. Good Luck

 

[Isgon26]

+1 on the skimmer. Those fresh water filters are not recommended for salt water.

 

[Rayman]

I thought those filter can be used for both??

 

[Waters]

Technically it can be used for a saltwater setup (to hold carbon, filter the water, etc.) but won't take the place of an efficient protein skimmer.

 

[Rayman]

Yeah i plan on getting a protien skimmer. Any recommendations for a 55 gl fowlr tank?

 

[leptang]

CRP hang on back protein skimmer