Help! Need advice on tank and filtration.

[lucyemc2]

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]

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]

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[Sleeping Giant]

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

 

[lucyemc2]

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]

Mods, please remove emergency tag

How do I do that? Sorry just joined.

 

[Sleeping Giant]

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]

I have one on my 75 gallon, works great.

What do you use for your protein skimmer?

 

[lucyemc2]

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]

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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|]

Hey hey, welcome to reef2reef!

Check out this playlist from BRS:


It’s helped a ton of people begin their journey into saltwater aquarium keeping.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

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]

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

 

[Bruttall]

Some good advice on this thread, you're in good hands Lucyemc2. Keep us posted on this adventure your starting.