Hey guys, new here. Need saltwater help!

  • Get the NEW AquariaCentral iOS app --> http://itunes.apple.com/app/id1227181058 // Android version will be out soon!

logancollins

Registered Member
Jun 14, 2008
1
0
0
Hey guys I am new to the aquarium world. I just bought a 36g bow fish tank. It has all the stuff for freshwater, but freshwater fish are not really something I want. So what is the bare minimum I need to have 5 - 6 saltwater fish? I dont want corals or anything, and live rock is real expensive. I read live rock is not neccessary for a fish only tank. Is that true?

Anyway, this what I got so far -

Live Sand - 30 lbs.
Good filter (so I was told)
Light (came on the freshwater tank, seems really bright)
Cheap skimmer (ebay =[)
A saltwater starter kit - Red Sea Marine Salt Water Aquarium Starter Kit at PETCO
Tank w/ stand
A heater

Is that the bare minimum I need to have just a few saltwater fish for a small tank? I really am on a small budget. I got everything listed above for about $200 total with the tank and everything.

I was told this was a great site for information and I really appreciate all of your help!

P.S. How many fish do you think I could have in a set up like this? An inch per gallon like freshwater?
 

Riiz

Apocalypse Pony
Apr 16, 2008
2,036
0
36
So Cal
Real Name
Eric
Yup just replied to your SW thread, read the stickies there, alot of good info.
 

Rbishop

Administrator
Staff member
Dec 30, 2005
40,727
452
143
70
Real Name
Mr. Normal
Welcome to AC!
 

Weezer

Plastic Plant's Live Longer
Mar 2, 2007
3,398
1
0
"Minnesota - It Gets Chilly Here"
Hello............:welcome:
 
zoomed.com
hikariusa.com
aqaimports.com
Store