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Hi Guys, I am converting my Freshwater tank to saltwater and need some help. my tank is L60cm xW32cm xH35cm and will be using a canister filter and maybe Seachem Tidal 55 HOB. I do have a Aqua one skimmer but i dont want to use that if i dont have to as it will look abit ugly in the living room hanging from the back of the tank.
Now here is the question. I cant bring myself to buy saltwater specific lights and everytime i try to do that i change my mind at last minute. I currently have Chihiros WRGB 2 60cm 10th Edition light and was thinking of doing Macroalagae tank but finding macroalgae at a resonable price here in Sydney Australia is hard.

1) I am only interested in cheap low light easy to gow corals so what sort of Corals can i grow in WRGB 2 lights? i dont want anything that releases toxin so Zoas out of the questions for now.
2) can i get away with not using a skimmer or do i have to have it.
3) I can get x2 second hand Aquaknight V2 for 100$ so should i get that or can i grow softies under my WRGB 2 light?
4) can i add macroalgae as soon as i fill the tank or do i have to wait for the tank to be cycled like with corals?
5) if you suggested a coral please also advise if i need to feed them separately and if so what should i feed them

If anyone using freshwater planted light in their coral tank, can i see pictures please.

many thanks
 
Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D
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Welcome to Reef2Reef, the greatest community out of water!

The salty side is so much fun! Enjoy the journey!
 
Welcome to R2R!!! It's a bit spicier here with salt.
Regarding your choice in light, there really is rarely any crossover between saltwater and freshwater lighting. I took a look at the light, and that's a lot of red in that luminary. Success will bring joy and satisfaction. I'd choose a route that will likely give you the best chance at that joy and satisfaction. Head on over to the Aquarium Lighting area of the forum, as well as the New to Saltwater & Reef Aquariums? Post Here sections...
 
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