Getting converted from Freshwater tanks to Saltwater by my brother

[eldrad1267]

Hello! I am a freshwater tank owner who is very interested in getting into saltwater reef keeping. After helping take care of my brother's 10-gallon saltwater tank I am very interested in trying it myself. He keeps a good variety of soft, LPS and SPS in just 10 gallons and has a Hector's goby I love as well as so many live rock hitchhikers and inverts I love watching. I also watch Tidal Gardens YouTube channel and I love those videos and have learned a lot there too.

I am looking to get a ~10-15-gallon tank or maybe even larger. The only issue is that I live in a carpeted apartment, and I am not sure if I should put the tank on my dresser next to my freshwater tank or if I should find a tank and tank stand that works on carpet. Any advice there may be nice.

Very excited to be here and lurk around R2R. Thanks for having me and thank to @LegalReefer for introducing me to a great hobby!

 

[Kennya]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

I also started in freshwater and fell in love with saltwater. I couldn't wait to get my first tank set up.

I have only ever had my saltwater tanks on carpet and have never had any issues. I have one standard wooden stand and a metal frame stand. If you are thinking something smaller like 10 to 15 gallons it shoudnt be an issue having it on carpet.

I personally would not advise putting it on your dresser if it's made of wood and you want to keep it nice. You will inevitably spill saltwater on it which is a lot harder on wood than freshwater.

Good luck and ask lots of questions!!

 

[reaper93]

Welcome to the salty side! Nano reefs are perfect to start with. Check out the evo 13.5 it's a very popular tank

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[ReefnFamilyMan]

Welcome to the community. I keep both freshwater and saltwater tanks. A lot of us started out with freshwater.

As for your tank placement question, it shouldn't matter as long as it's a nice level surface that can support the additional weight.

 

[blaxsun]

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

Welcome to R2R! As long as the tank is level and not leaking, a carpeted floor should be okay.

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello and welcome to the channel

 

[Buckster]

Welcome to R2R! Salt water is an awesome way to go.

 

[bnord]

Thanks for joining and Welcome!!

and now its a family affair

 

[Big Smelly fish]

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[eldrad1267]

Welcome to the salty side! Nano reefs are perfect to start with. Check out the evo 13.5 it's a very popular tank

That's the one I have been looking at! Awesome.

 

[ABQ_CHRIS]

Welcome to the community. I keep both freshwater and saltwater tanks. A lot of us started out with freshwater.

As for your tank placement question, it shouldn't matter as long as it's a nice level surface that can support the additional weight.

I concur.

Hello and welcome.

 

[bnord]

Hello! I am a freshwater tank owner who is very interested in getting into saltwater reef keeping. After helping take care of my brother's 10-gallon saltwater tank I am very interested in trying it myself. He keeps a good variety of soft, LPS and SPS in just 10 gallons and has a Hector's goby I love as well as so many live rock hitchhikers and inverts I love watching. I also watch Tidal Gardens YouTube channel and I love those videos and have learned a lot there too.

I am looking to get a ~10-15-gallon tank or maybe even larger. The only issue is that I live in a carpeted apartment, and I am not sure if I should put the tank on my dresser next to my freshwater tank or if I should find a tank and tank stand that works on carpet. Any advice there may be nice.

Very excited to be here and lurk around R2R. Thanks for having me and thank to @LegalReefer for introducing me to a great hobby!

THATS what brothers are for....

 

[Waters]

Welcome !!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome to the salty side.