n00b set-up question.

[SCUD4LIFE]

I currently have a 29 gallon freshwater tank setup and I am thinking of making it into a saltwater tank.
What equipment do i need to convert this tank? I currently have a filter and heater.
I am mainly interested in keeping fish and probably some live rocks also.
Thanks in advance.

 

[AquatiCreations]

Well i probably dont need to tell you this but you will need salt mix,most people use sand substrate a hydrometer or refractometer a saltwater compatible test kit.Probably a skimmer.

 

[HaKs310]

Live Rock, new substrate, a really good skimmer, refractometer, powerheads.

 

[SCUD4LIFE]

Can anyone recommend me a good power head and a protein skimmer?

 

[HaKs310]

As far as skimmers I would look into the CPR Bak-Pak2, AquaC Remora, and the HOB Coralife.

Powerheads: Maxji-Jet, Hydor Koralias and tunze

 

[SCUD4LIFE]

Also why do most people prefer sand substrate?

 

[saltydunc]

sand is easier to keep clean and in my opinion looks better than crushed coral and the likes.

 

[InTr4nceWeTrust]

In a 29 gallon noob set-up, you're not likely going to have livestock that is very sensitive or releases a huge bioload. Skimmer is optional. Hydrometer can be used in place of refractometer.

 

[SuperScro]

You could always set up a sump/refugium. They are very good for any tank.

 

[SCUD4LIFE]

Thanks for all the responses everyone.
I browsed through the form some more and came across this guide. http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/blog.php?b=21
It helped me a lot too.