changing to SW

[adamdwalker]

how much would it cost to convert a rena panorama 120 to sw with coral
i have a rena filstar xp2 filter http://www.theaquariumshop.co.uk/ishop/1029/shopscr14.html

they are the stats...
i assume i need, UV, skimmer 2 more powerheads or so and another light fitting?

I have river sand already in my tank is this good enough for marines or not?

also are marrines as hard to keep as people say they are?

cheers

walker :D

[stephenray75]

no river sand wouldnt be good. If you want corals IMO you should set up a refugium. With corals its best to have 0 nitrates (or trites cant remeber) and canisters will produce them. I had that problem. I have a 20 set up and its cost about $300 not to mention the cost of salt and LR. Most people who have bigger tanks put double if not triple the amount.

[duck]

its been my experience to figure out how much you think it may cost upgrading... do your homework and make a good guess..... then aft eryou got that all figured out double it.... that should be a rough estimate on wha tyou will actually spend.. hopefully your not in a huge hurry becuase salt tanks and hurry aren't to be used in the same sentence....

it is very worthwhile.. you will really enjoy a saltwater tank but it is a big evestment with time and money.. it is the most rewarding of all my hobbies...