What do you all use, recommend and such?
Are canister filters better than hang-on types? Is there more to consider than GPH? I noticed some different brands with the same max GPH ratings have quite a variation of recommended tanks-size.
Is there something in particular that one is supposed to do with/to flourite to keep the sediment from clouding up the tank?
Are there good bulbs for plants that aren't PURPLE? And, are there certain bulbs that will bring out the colours of certain fish better than others?
Is there a way to change/add substrate w/o disturbing the fish? I mean w/o taking them out either?
WHERE can I find good deco for my tall tank that would help maximise the space for Af. Cichlids?
How much deco/planting etc. is too much for: 150 tall, 75 and 55 long? I mean, is there a certain amount of 'empty' space required per fish, per gallon or something like that?
WHERE does everyone get those really awesome looking rocks with the holes in them--I mean the REAL ones? How heavy are they? How big of a rock could I put into a 150g tall tank w/o cracking the tank?
How does everyone keep their filters from clogging/jamming/burning out, etc, with sand for substrate. Can you use an under-substrate filter w/sand w/o the above happening? Is there a trick to it?
TIA!
Are canister filters better than hang-on types? Is there more to consider than GPH? I noticed some different brands with the same max GPH ratings have quite a variation of recommended tanks-size.
Is there something in particular that one is supposed to do with/to flourite to keep the sediment from clouding up the tank?
Are there good bulbs for plants that aren't PURPLE? And, are there certain bulbs that will bring out the colours of certain fish better than others?
Is there a way to change/add substrate w/o disturbing the fish? I mean w/o taking them out either?
WHERE can I find good deco for my tall tank that would help maximise the space for Af. Cichlids?
How much deco/planting etc. is too much for: 150 tall, 75 and 55 long? I mean, is there a certain amount of 'empty' space required per fish, per gallon or something like that?
WHERE does everyone get those really awesome looking rocks with the holes in them--I mean the REAL ones? How heavy are they? How big of a rock could I put into a 150g tall tank w/o cracking the tank?
How does everyone keep their filters from clogging/jamming/burning out, etc, with sand for substrate. Can you use an under-substrate filter w/sand w/o the above happening? Is there a trick to it?
TIA!
