Help! Need advice on tank and filtration.

lucyemc2 · May 29, 2023

I have found a 135 gallon glass tank with Two Fluval FX-4 pumps, UV filter, two fans, led light in cabinet. Air pump with two air stones. Measurements 60×18×30.
Includes a stand and, extra hoses parts.

I plan to use HOB overflow tanks.

It’s been used as a freshwater tank and before I go spend money I want to make sure that it will be okay to make it a saltwater tank and add my fish once completely cycled. I do not have any corals or any other plants. I currently only live rock, a nice substrate bed. Is that safe to go ahead with?

Bruttall · May 29, 2023

If you check out my Build Thread, button under my name I believe, first pictures show my 300g with Mbuna Cichlids and the background I made for it as a Freshwater tank, then on to the conversion to Salt. I migrated a 75g tank into the 300g. Reusing Live Rock and Substrate from existing system eliminates the need to cycle the tank, you already have all that Good Bacteria in your rock and sand.

EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal · May 29, 2023

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Sleeping Giant · May 29, 2023

welcome to R2R
I don't think you'll need the airstones, otherwise it sounds like you're good to go

lucyemc2 · May 29, 2023

Bruttall said:
If you check out my Build Thread, button under my name I believe, first pictures show my 300g with Mbuna Cichlids and the background I made for it as a Freshwater tank, then on to the conversion to Salt. I migrated a 75g tank into the 300g. Reusing Live Rock and Substrate from existing system eliminates the need to cycle the tank, you already have all that Good Bacteria in your rock and sand.

What about the canister filters? Will they be okay? Would you consider $350 to be a good deal on everything I listed?

lucyemc2 · May 29, 2023

EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal said:
Mods, please remove emergency tag

How do I do that? Sorry just joined.

Sleeping Giant · May 29, 2023

lucyemc2 said:
What about the canister filters? Will they be okay? Would you consider $350 to be a good deal on everything I listed?

I have one on my 75 gallon, works great.

lucyemc2 · May 29, 2023

Sleeping Giant said:
I have one on my 75 gallon, works great.

What do you use for your protein skimmer?

lucyemc2 · May 29, 2023

Sleeping Giant said:
welcome to R2R
I don't think you'll need the airstones, otherwise it sounds like you're good to go

What protein skimmer do you recommend to use with the Fluval FX4 canister filters?

lucyemc2 · May 29, 2023

lucyemc2 said:
What about the canister filters? Will they be okay? Would you consider $350 to be a good deal on everything I listed?

Bruttall said:
If you check out my Build Thread, button under my name I believe, first pictures show my 300g with Mbuna Cichlids and the background I made for it as a Freshwater tank, then on to the conversion to Salt. I migrated a 75g tank into the 300g. Reusing Live Rock and Substrate from existing system eliminates the need to cycle the tank, you already have all that Good Bacteria in your rock and sand.

What protein skimmer do you recommend to use with the Fluval FX4 canister filters?

Sleeping Giant · May 29, 2023

lucyemc2 said:
What protein skimmer do you recommend to use with the Fluval FX4 canister filters?

I use an Aquamaxx 1.5 hob, it works great

GatorGreg · May 29, 2023

350 doesn’t sound like a bad deal if that setup is really what you want and assuming it’s not leaky. Better have some help moving that beast though.

jabberwock · May 29, 2023

I think that is a pretty good deal. It should be fine to convert to salt. Be prepared to pivot on equipment...

Go slow.

lucyemc2 · May 30, 2023

GatorGreg said:
350 doesn’t sound like a bad deal if that setup is really what you want and assuming it’s not leaky. Better have some help moving that beast though.

Do you think I will have any issues switch those FX4 canisters from a freshwater aquarium to saltwater?

Sleeping Giant · May 30, 2023

lucyemc2 said:
Do you think I will have any issues switch those FX4 canisters from a freshwater aquarium to saltwater?

you'll have no issues, just clean it out good with tap water, no soap.

lucyemc2 · May 30, 2023

Sleeping Giant said:
you'll have no issues, just clean it out good with tap water, no soap.

This is a different question but are you familiar with seahorse and coral comparability? If you are can you message me? I’m still learning how to use this platform.

|Frank| · May 30, 2023

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EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal · May 30, 2023

lucyemc2 said:
This is a different question but are you familiar with seahorse and coral comparability? If you are can you message me? I’m still learning how to use this platform.

Check out https://seahorsesavvy.com/ for great info about seahorse-safe fish and coral

Sleeping Giant · May 30, 2023

lucyemc2 said:
This is a different question but are you familiar with seahorse and coral comparability? If you are can you message me? I’m still learning how to use this platform.

no I'm not, sorry