shopping list for a fresh start, please advise

wolf13

wolf13

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I am getting ready to place an order with big Als, so tell me what I missed, and if I screwed up.

this will be a 30g Planted tank. I got 20 lbs of gravel locally so I don't need that, and lights will be ordered from AH.

Heat

Aquarium Systems Visi-Therm Stealth Heater-150 Watt
Item ID: 17841

Zoo Med Digital Aquarium Thermometer
Item ID: 25059

Filter

Eheim Filter 2213 - Plus Kit
Item ID: 7637


Maintenence

 Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Freshwater Master Test Kit
Item ID: 2305

Marina Nylon Net 6"
Item ID: 1359

Hagen Battery Operated Air Pump
Item ID: 1145 (Not essential, but I anticipate moving so pickign it up now also gives me a back up in case of power loss)

Python No Spill Clean And Fill- 50' W/ Free Alage Mitt
Item ID: 4068


Chemicals

Seachem Flourite 7 Kg.
Item ID: 19263

Seachem Prime 250 ml
Item ID: 19244

Peat Plates
Item ID: 1273

Seachem Flourish Tabs 10 Pack
Item ID: 19291

Seachem Flourish 250 ml
Item ID: 19283

Seachem Flourish Excel 250 ml
Item ID: 19285 (although I will be doing a DIY CO2 and lights, If this wil give my plants a good intial kick, I'll try it.)

So, what did I miss, Is what I have listed adequate/appropriate for a new 30g? I have NOTHING right now expect a few pounds of gravel, a stand, and a power strip.

planned Tank will be a mix of plants, with a chunk of driftwood and DIY CO2. Fish will be mixed community, still deciding on precisly what while i get the tank up and cycling. Thanks
 
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Lights..? Hood...? Algae scraper...?
 
Lights will be from AH-supply, with one of their enclosures.

things like algea scraper are why i asked. :help:
 
And just got thinking....

You'll need buckets (which are not used for anything else) and a Siphone kit for water changes.

And a gravel cleaner...

And a timer switch for the light...

And a mulit-socket for all the plugs....

And something for your stress levels...cycling is scary...

Try and get sponge for filter and / or gravel from someone who already has a tank if you can...this will speed up your Cycle...

Do you have a stand for the tank?
 
I would also get something to check your phosphate/ silicate levels. Since its a Planted aquarium
 
Quick Cure to help with introducing new fish into the aquarium... And personally, I always keep 2-3 sizes of fish net. I have 2 that are the small size, but one I left square and the other I tugged on the bottom to make it longer and narrower to dodge around plants and decorations without disturbing them as much (I use the long one as my 'chaser' and the other I catch them with when they're busy fleeing the chaser net)
 
I thought the python was for water changes and gravel vac? :confused:
 
A camera to take pics to show us...:rolleyes:
 
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