Hi Guys,
I have been keeping FW (Africans) for a few years and have loved it. I recently purchased a 175 gallon oceanic bowfront and have decided this tank will look much better as a reef tank rather than an african cichlid tank. I have done a ton of reading and research but still have a few questions. I have also decided to just start with rock and fish only.
Additionally, my friend is shutting down his SW tank and is giving me 50g's of water, 100lbs of rock and his sand. I will also be getting his protein skimmer and RO machine.
Filter Questions:
1 - I have 4 canister filters: an FX5 and 3 405's currently running on my FW tanks. Will these be sufficient for filtering and do I need to use all of them (dont think i do)?
2- Can i just rinse out the filter pads and bio media thoroughly in tap water or do i need to buy new pads and media.
Setup questions:
3 - I plan on purchasing more live rock and sand. If i combine with his tank's rock and sand how long should this take to cycle?
I am looking for some advice from the experts and those who have done the switch. Thanks in advance!!
I have been keeping FW (Africans) for a few years and have loved it. I recently purchased a 175 gallon oceanic bowfront and have decided this tank will look much better as a reef tank rather than an african cichlid tank. I have done a ton of reading and research but still have a few questions. I have also decided to just start with rock and fish only.
Additionally, my friend is shutting down his SW tank and is giving me 50g's of water, 100lbs of rock and his sand. I will also be getting his protein skimmer and RO machine.
Filter Questions:
1 - I have 4 canister filters: an FX5 and 3 405's currently running on my FW tanks. Will these be sufficient for filtering and do I need to use all of them (dont think i do)?
2- Can i just rinse out the filter pads and bio media thoroughly in tap water or do i need to buy new pads and media.
Setup questions:
3 - I plan on purchasing more live rock and sand. If i combine with his tank's rock and sand how long should this take to cycle?
I am looking for some advice from the experts and those who have done the switch. Thanks in advance!!
