Converting 46g bowfront to reef

SulfurAcid · 03-28-2008, 12:45 PM

Hi all,

I am thinking of converting my freshwater planted to a reef tank, and I was wodnering if everyone can tell me the minimum cost it would take to get this tank going. I can get Live sand and live rock for free.

steve · 03-28-2008, 12:49 PM

All depends if you are going to use expensive equipment or inexpensive. MH to PC or T5. Over flow box or drilling the tank. Skimmer etc..

SulfurAcid · 03-28-2008, 02:28 PM

Overflow box
PC Lighting, or T5 whicever is a better value
Skimmer
biggest sump that can fit in 36" length

Just need suggestions

**Deepwater** · 03-28-2008, 02:43 PM

t5 is better to go with..

If the tank is not drilled , I would suggest having it drilled in stead of an over flow box with a u tube . or have an overflow built where the drilled hole will be . skimmer and sump would be be according to what space you have to install the biggest one . (hight ,wigth and lenght )

Chong · 03-28-2008, 03:18 PM

My guess would be around at least $750. That would be lights, skimmer with pump, sump, return pump, plumbing, heater.