Wow, thank you everyone for weighing in with your thoughts and comments. Definitely gives me a bit more to think about prior to starting this new adventure.
I am going to keep my cichlid tank, i love it, the fish and all their great personalities. I am looking to start a new tank using the equipment that I have just sitting around wanting to be used
This includes the canister filter, i originally bought the tank from a lady and she used the tank/canister as a marine tank and said she had no issues with it. I assumed that meant that she had to be on top of the filter to ensure good water quality so going into this I was aware of that and ready to take that on.
I was totally prepared to walk into Big Als or Concept and purchase a bunch of live rock too, so thank you everyone for steering me clear of that idea. Im going to sit down with the wife and get some ideas going around about what we want to do in the tank and then im sure ill be back with a bunch more questions.
Cheers
Tom