Digging out my old Fluval Chi - Ideas Please :)

[CMMorgan]

Thanks so much for this Answer. Nice to see we are in the same boat.

I will do some research tonight and also start a proper thread somewhere

Yes! Please start a build thread. I am so down for this. Tagging along for the ride!

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome!

 

[BaysEndReef]

 

[Stuartmercer]

Welcome R2R

 

[Salty Rambler]

Welcome to R2R and the salty side of the hobby! Lots of great advice in the pinned articles in the "new to saltwater forum". There are definitely some differences in cycling salt vs cycling fresh, but enjoy the ride!

 

[JL15219]

Welcome to R2R!! Make sure to start a thread build so we can all see your progress

 

[BSVKilbey]

I have a Fluval Chi! It is currently holding a betta fish but I stare at it every day and wonder how I can convert this to SW eventually. (Given the relatively short life span of a betta fish ... )
So, this would work well for a FOWLR (fish only with live rock). I have some live rock in with Emily (betta). It does help. The Fluval Chi filter is really just some basic mechanical with carbon. The light is definitely not suited for any kind of coral.
If you want to do more with coral, I would suggest ditching the Fluval light / filter mechanism and going with a HOB filter and a small in tank protein skimmer. Fluval makes a nano light that is designed for rimless tanks. There is also the AI Prime. Go with the Fluval if you just want to do a basic soft coral, it's cheap. If you want to do anything LPS or SPS, spend a few bucks and get the AI Prime.

Fluval Chi - First SW tank - Open to Ideas

Hi all, Thanks for taking the time to view this. Firstly I have done some searching on this forum at PICO tanks and will continue to do research before committing. However... As this is my first SW tank I am open to all ideas and thoughts. I have OCD so the aesthetics need to be minimal, for...

www.reef2reef.com

It is Starting, it will be slow progress but let's see.

 

[BSVKilbey]

Welcome to R2R!! Make sure to start a thread build so we can all see your progress

Fluval Chi - First SW tank - Open to Ideas

Hi all, Thanks for taking the time to view this. Firstly I have done some searching on this forum at PICO tanks and will continue to do research before committing. However... As this is my first SW tank I am open to all ideas and thoughts. I have OCD so the aesthetics need to be minimal, for...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[MERKEY]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Manny’s Reef]

Hello and welcome to R2R.

 

[BeltedCoyote]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[KevPool]

Welcome to R2R. I have a 5 gal pico tank as well. They are a lot of fun but you need to keep on top of your parameters. Also I learned the hard way careful with your rock placement, they are tight to work in so stick with what feels comfortable to work in and use marine pure to make up your bio surface area. Good luck man looking forward to seeing this up and running. A Neon Goby with a shrimp would be happy in there btw.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hi all,

Welcome and thanks for reading.

Whilst I am not a "newbie" to fish tanks it has been about 3 years since I filled a tank up. However... never an SW tank! Always been a vision but not reality.

Upon clearing out my garage yesterday I found my old Fluval Chi 19L 5 Gallon Fishtank. I didn't bother cleaning it because the intention was to throw it away, however, I may have found a new home for it.

My first job is to give it a proper clean using nothing but water and a razor blade!

The reason for this post and joining the forum is some ideas for the tank.

As mentioned above I have never done SW and the dream is to eventually persuade the Mrs to put a nice hole in the wall between the Kitchen and kids playroom.
I know 5G is small and I will be limited but it is an ideal starting point so... HELP!

Any ideas, advice, or pictures of what you have done similar will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Welcome!

Vinegar soak helps me clean things more easily, though I use citric acid instead for cleaning pumps

 

[BSVKilbey]

Welcome!

Vinegar soak helps me clean things more easily, though I use citric acid instead for cleaning pumps

Thanks for your feedback,

Past cleaning now. This is my build thread

Build Thread Click Here