Easy To Switch From Fresh To Saltwater?

[unknowntbeast]

Is it easy to switch from fresh to saltwater? Should I wait until it's done cycling? Do it now?

Any help would be great.

 

[TigerIssey]

Freshwater and Saltwater aquariums whilst undergoing the same process of cycling use different bacteria for nitrification and denitrification.

Really whther or not you would need to start cycling a salt water tank in the same manner as a freshwater tank depends on whether you want a fish only system, fish only with live rock or full reef set up. Live rock acts as the filter obliviating the need for internal or external filters. The bacteria are already present and you only get a mini cycle lasting a week or two. Then you can start to add snails and hermits that will form your clean up crew. A few weeks later and fish can be added.

You may if wanting invertebrates need to empty the tank and fill with Reverse Osmosis water anyway.

I would advise you to read the resource centre in Marine chit chat and look at the stickies in there. Decide what type of system you would like and come back to us if you have any questions or would like to go ahead.

What size is the tank you have.

 

[ben1987]

yeah, if you have started to cycle for fresh water, you have to start all over with salt.

 

[Luketendo]

You really want to use ro water.

 

[seffieuk]

What about a compromise, go brackish for a while and then slowly up teh sg to go marine. There are several brackish fish that like full marine when older

Seffie x