TL550 Set-up as Freshwater? Can I do it?!

[DeanoM]

I've just got myself a new TL550 NanoTank - BUT, I'm wanting to set it up as a freshwater tank to begin with.

Has anyone else done this?

The advice I've been given from the store is not to do it. I thought that providing I remove the protein skimmer and UV sterilizer it'd work fine, maybe I'm wrong!

Any advice please?!

Dean

 

[SaltWaterNewb]

I am not familiar with the setup but did they give you a reason why you should not use it for FW? I assume it is the same as the others and has the built in sump to house your heater and skimmer and has a filter?

 

[SaltWaterNewb]

Ok, I just looked it up and I see no reason why you could not use it for FW. It has everything you need plus the UV and skimmer, which can even be used with FW. I would not use the bio-balls or rings but would add more sponge in there instead but otherwise looks like it would be just fine for FW use.

 

[DeanoM]

Cheers for the info - he didn't really give his reasons but said that the tank simply isn't designed for FW.

My concerns were around the filtration, was going to remove everything but the filter/heater and stick more sponges in there.

Thanks again

 

[SaltWaterNewb]

Sure it was designed for SW but the way I see it, it's a tank that holds water and filters fish poop. I doubt the tank and filter cares whether the fish poop is marine or fresh water....lol