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[12 Volt Man]

I say go salt if money is not an issue.

its really not very difficult. once you do some research and talk to people that have been doing it for a long time, its not bad at all.

principles are the same - keep your ammonia and nitrites zero, nitrates as low as you can.

many use RO water to help cut down on algae

mixing the saltwater is easy - use a hydrometer.

you will be fine if you want to go that route.

but it is more expensive - salt is pricey, fish are pricier. if you want corals, you are looking at at least $1000 for a decent lighting system for a tank that big.

 

[Sanjo Eel]

Take the plunge and go salt! If not now, then WHEN?

 

[umpbump]

all i gotta say is. you only live once! as long as its financially ok with your income. go for it!!!

or if you want to go a lil overboard, buying another 220 gallon so you can have both fw and sw would be nuts!

 

[Deepsouth]

I just purchased a used 180 gallon this morning. It was a saltwater setup. Problem is that I don't know half of how this pluming works for saltwater.

 

[RedDevilDon2005]

wow..............2 220's one salt one fresh end to end..............i need to go change my pants. lol. i might have to look into that. lol

 

[kendog1]

yo bro, sounds to me like your gonna stay fresh, was hoping someone else was gonna take the plunge into salt at the same time, kinda like sharin experience and learning from eachothers mistakes, bummer, i think im goin salt anyway, 144 half round, i think itll look awesome, GL with whatever you decide

 

[RedDevilDon2005]

for now...........not saying im not gonna turn my 30gal into a salt tank