Setting uo my first SW tank...
 

So I finally took the plunge...I am converting my 55 gallon freshwater to saltwater. I live in Okinawa for the time being so I went to the ocean for my live rock, I hope it works out a lot of people have an opinion if live rock straight from the ocean will work.

Here is the former freshwater set up:

http://fishforum.com/userpix/3219_PA062708_2.jpg


This the the filter I bought, I don't know what it says on the box except it can filter up to 270 liters.

http://fishforum.com/userpix/3219_PB103688_2.jpg



Here is the filter set up and pumping.

http://fishforum.com/userpix/3219_PB103690_1.jpg



This spiney thing is on the rock, what the hell is it?

http://fishforum.com/userpix/3219_PB103685_1.jpg



Here is the tank set up with filter, heater, and powerheads running. I am going to go and get some more live rock today.

http://fishforum.com/userpix/3219_PB113751_1.jpg


Close up of the left side.

http://fishforum.com/userpix/3219_PB113752_1.jpg


And the right.

http://fishforum.com/userpix/3219_PB113753_1.jpg


He is a little difficult to see but there is a little crab in there.

http://fishforum.com/userpix/3219_PB113755_1.jpg



I will have to go and get a saltwater test kit today, I will post updates as the happen! Any suggestions are welcome.

Dude thats awesome! Another fellow on the salty side :D As I always say with every salty fishkeeper-Go for a a Tang! :welldone:

Ohh! and that specimen looks like a type of urchin to me.

it is a kind of urchin. I hope it goes well!