I have a 75 gallon freshwater tank now that I want to convert to saltwater. I have a Cascade filter system already which I‘m told will work just fine. Since I already have all of this wouldn‘t the cost be a lot less. I‘m not planning on using the coral just yet I would like to get a little more familiar with the change before I do that. I know its still expensive but does anybody have a ballpark figure as to the cost?
you are probably talking close to 600 dollar range which is a pretty generous number. Saltwater tanks can be very expensive and are nothing like freshwater tanks. Saltwater tanks generally require a pound of live rock per gallon which costs about 5-8 bucks per pound so do the math alone on the live rock not to mention the extra equipment tein skimmer, uv light, sump, etc. If you have the money to spend, saltwater tanks are very rewarding.
.For a beginner, I would suggest dolomite (Crushed coral) for the bottom of your tank (Easier to care for). If you are not going to be runninga protein skimmer, this will make cleaning much easier. You will also want to get a gravel siphon for cleaning (these can range from a couple of bucks to upwards of $50. You don't need anything fancy, just a siphon). A heater is a must $10-15), thermometer $1.95 In the tank only a floater of one that attaches doesn't matter. It should be placed the farthest from your heater as possible.) A hydrometer These can run from a few dollars and up. Just a floating hydrometer is fine. around $4.00. Some packages of salt you will purchase sometimes come with a hydrometer, so this may help. Instant Ocean makes a quality synthetic salt. ($22.00). (When you start moving up in the salt water I would suggest switching to Red Sea Salt.) Power heads are beneficial, but at this point not necessary. They can be added on at any time. Get a quality Dechlorinator. (DO NOT USE start right or stress coat in your marine tank) AquaNova + is a good dechlor and it also adds back trace minerals to the water. One or two 5 gallon buckets. $2.29 each at home depot. Depending on the quality of food you are feeding and its chemicals that you are using it would run from $100-$500. Mine cost about $250. Good luck.
none of the bikes you refer to are choppers. They are simply custom bikes with extended front ends. Do you even know WTF a real chopper is? Chopping is and always was about REMOVING heavy un needed parts from the bike to make it faster. [and easier to work on] A real chopper does NOT have electric start,or a front fender,or even the inner and outer primary. Need to adjust the primary chain or belt? Unbolt the tranny and slide it back. Simple as that. Lots of REAL chopper builders out here LIKE ME still doing our thing! Indian Larrys shop is still cranking out panheads! Love Cycles here in Phx! Highway Choppers in Glendale.Fabricator kevin look his stuff up online! Read THE HORSE BACKSTREET CHOPPERS and go check out THE SMOKEOUT bike rally they sponser every year.Chopping [real choppers] is alive and well! Nobody gives a zhit about those fake choppers your talking about! Real choppers ARE BUILT AND NEVER BOUGHT! Get a clue kid.
A few still fool with choppers. My SIL has been building on 2 now for about a year or so. Its a slow process though, finding time to work on them, and find parts.
