Saltwater fishtank

Question
QUESTION: I have an 80 gallon freshwater fishtank. I would like to turn it I to a saltwater
fishtank. Around how much would it cost to set it up?

ANSWER: Hi Efrain:   The cost would vary depending on what kind of salt water tank you'd like to start.  The three choices are: Fish only, fish and coral, or reef.   let me know... dave

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QUESTION: I would like soething like fish and coral, or reef tank

Answer
I would estimate the cost would be between $500 and $1500... you would need a protein skimmer, a sump (maybe) additional filters, powerheads, live rock, salt, hydrometer, and lighting that is appropriate for a reef tank.... and Optional recommendations would be a master reef test kit, DI water, etc... plus the cost of fish, coral, etc.... dave