Hey everyone... I just joined up in hopes for direction and guidance in a possible new project.
Here is a little background:
I started a Marine tank about 7 yrs ago(fish only). I used a 27g bow front tank with a whisper filter and a Fluval filter as well.. Had many fish throughout that time from damsels, clowns, triggers, tangs, shrimps, crabs, puffers and a grouper. The Grouper just died yesterday. He was the last one left. I didnt add any fish while he was alive because he would eat them all.. So, its just been him for about the last 5 yrs... and now that he is gone, I think I would like to start a friendly reef tank.
So, I am looking for reccomendations on how to build, prep etc....
I would like to use the same tank that I have, however it is not reef ready. I read about converting into reef ready, by drilling holes for the piping at the bottom and building the pass for the water to go into a sump.. Is this a good idea? Am I better off with a new tank?? Should I use a sump with a 27g tank? I never used the sump before, but I would like to add one this time. I feel like it will make everything easier.
Where should I start??
Thanks in advance!!
Here is a little background:
I started a Marine tank about 7 yrs ago(fish only). I used a 27g bow front tank with a whisper filter and a Fluval filter as well.. Had many fish throughout that time from damsels, clowns, triggers, tangs, shrimps, crabs, puffers and a grouper. The Grouper just died yesterday. He was the last one left. I didnt add any fish while he was alive because he would eat them all.. So, its just been him for about the last 5 yrs... and now that he is gone, I think I would like to start a friendly reef tank.
So, I am looking for reccomendations on how to build, prep etc....
I would like to use the same tank that I have, however it is not reef ready. I read about converting into reef ready, by drilling holes for the piping at the bottom and building the pass for the water to go into a sump.. Is this a good idea? Am I better off with a new tank?? Should I use a sump with a 27g tank? I never used the sump before, but I would like to add one this time. I feel like it will make everything easier.
Where should I start??
Thanks in advance!!