I recently acquired a 45 Gallon aquarium and stand for a really great price.
I believe the measurements are 36"x 12"x 24" H.
I also found a Hagen 24" T5 HO double Unit Hood for about $12 probably six months ago now (Knew it was an amazing deal and grabbed it while I could). It holds 2 x 48watt bulbs.
Now I really want to set this tank up with live plants, but not sure if all the other supplies I have selected are my best options.
I wasn't sure if I should purchase two Power Glow T5 bulbs, two Life Glo T5 bulbs, or just purchase one of each. Will 48 watts of either be enough to keep even low lighting plants?
I also selected an Emperor BIO-Wheel 280 for my filter. It has received good reviews, but I also want to make sure I don't create too much current for my plants. Will this filter be fine?
I also chose the marineland 200watt stealth heater which I don't think makes too much difference to the plants.
I was also planning on using tahitian moon sand in black, 20-30lbs should be enough, right?
Last I'm not sure which co2 injector and fertilizers I should use, any suggestions?
Sorry if this post is long, I've just never successfully kept live plants alive for more than a few months before.
Thanks in Advance
I believe the measurements are 36"x 12"x 24" H.
I also found a Hagen 24" T5 HO double Unit Hood for about $12 probably six months ago now (Knew it was an amazing deal and grabbed it while I could). It holds 2 x 48watt bulbs.
Now I really want to set this tank up with live plants, but not sure if all the other supplies I have selected are my best options.
I wasn't sure if I should purchase two Power Glow T5 bulbs, two Life Glo T5 bulbs, or just purchase one of each. Will 48 watts of either be enough to keep even low lighting plants?
I also selected an Emperor BIO-Wheel 280 for my filter. It has received good reviews, but I also want to make sure I don't create too much current for my plants. Will this filter be fine?
I also chose the marineland 200watt stealth heater which I don't think makes too much difference to the plants.
I was also planning on using tahitian moon sand in black, 20-30lbs should be enough, right?
Last I'm not sure which co2 injector and fertilizers I should use, any suggestions?
Sorry if this post is long, I've just never successfully kept live plants alive for more than a few months before.
Thanks in Advance