coverting a 125 fw to sw..can i use the same filter?

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BobbyG123

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i was thinking about turning this 125 fw i just bought to a ray tank but i also may use it as a place for my sw predators untill i get my own place to set up something bigger for them currently its got two canister and a wetdry filter..my question is can i use theses canisters for sw or do i have to buy certain filters...and also if i can use them would i have to change out all the filter media and replace them? also would i have to clean out the filters good getting rid of any residue in there? heres the pictures of the filteration i no i can use the wet dry just wondering about the canisters i currently do not have the tank i am picking it up this weekend but he told me he used it for african cichlids
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Yes, you can use the same filters. The wet/dry won't work as a refrigum but that's not a neccessity, it can still work as a regular wet/dry. You will need some additional pieces of equipment like a protein skimmer and a UV sterilizer. Just make sure that you clean them out pretty good. Personally, I would replace the media but they can be used to quickly seed your tank.
 
yeah i deff will replace all media...any suggestions on a protien skimmer becuase i am aware of one going right into the wet dry along with the heater but i never used a wet dry b4 my reef tank just has a fluval 405 and a hang on protien skimmer also uv sterilizer can u point me in the right direction of them and how they work best ones to buy thanks i apreciate your feedback and anyone elses
 
BobbyG123;1911199; said:
yeah i deff will replace all media...any suggestions on a protien skimmer becuase i am aware of one going right into the wet dry along with the heater but i never used a wet dry b4 my reef tank just has a fluval 405 and a hang on protien skimmer also uv sterilizer can u point me in the right direction of them and how they work best ones to buy thanks i apreciate your feedback and anyone elses
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For a protein skimmer, I like the AquaC EV-120. Its a little pricey but it works great! And it can either go in your sump or next to it (inline). For UV sterilizer, I like the Gamma UV Sterilizer by Current. Just be sure that you get one with enough wattage for the size of your tank.

BobbyG123;1911334; said:
now also this is not going to be a reef tank it will be a FOWLR tank i will not need any special lighting right?
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I'm a bit of light freak, so I tend to have a lot. I really like the retrofit lights by USA Current. Very inexpensive but they work great! The only thing is, they are made solely for canopies. Since it's not a reef tank, you shouldn't need halide lighting.
 
corallife super skimmer 125 (kinda lame name but get's the job done :D)

instead of bio balls just use live rock rubble
 
thanks for the input everyone i apreciate it i think i am going to make it a fowler
stock list ive bin thinking of is a
zebra moray
emporer angel
lionfish
maybe a puffer if i do this tank it wil eventually upgrade to a 300 gal
 
emporer will need more than a 125.. wait for the 300 gall...

also the puffers and angels may nip at the lion's fins
 
well i fig i would get the emporer as a juvy so it will take at least a year to upgrade hopefully and may skip on the puffer just something to keep the gf happy lol
 
well just got it home it was a pain VERY heavy any suggestions on cycling it?? i never had to cycle my 75 gal reef cus i took the water with it so any help would be apreciated i plan on taking all the gravel out and giving the tank a good scrubbing before starting anything also
 
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