Converting an Aquarium from Freshwater to Saltwater : Re: Freshwater vs. Saltwater

» Dantessa - Re: Freshwater vs. Saltwater

Do you find the ecosystem difficult to maintain with a smaller (i.e. 20 gal) tank? Most people I know who have reef tanks go for 100+ gallons...which is way, way out of the question for me personally, as my floor wouldn't hold that much water weight ;)

I would adore a saltwater tank someday, but for now, I stick with my various freshwater aquaria. And I have had brackish, and am shortly going to convert one of my tanks over to brackish again, for a metallic green puffer friend!

BTW, it sounds like a fabulous mix of creatures you've got in your reef tank. Do you have pics??
I have two freshwater snails in one of my tanks (I learned, after a while, the snails just prefer to be in a tank without fish, especially fish of the nippy variety) and find them to be absolutely fascinating, captivating pets with huge personalities (believe it or not!). I have fallen in love with some breeds of saltwater snails, as they just look so darn pretty!

-- posted by Dantessa