Got a 100g off craigslist with a custom cabinet and canopy. It's got AHsupply ballasts and reflectors, and I have ordered two bulbs, a 55 and 96 watt (just to even out). That is only about half of the bulbs I could put it, but I don't want a bunch of algae. In fact, I'm a little worried with those bulbs alone.....but I don't want uneven lighting on either side of the tank.
What "color" bulb is best for mbuna?
Stock species are cookie cutter-esque:
Yeller labs, Acei, Demasoni
I was thinking of picking up some of that roundish blasting sand if I can find it locally. Otherwise I'll just go with some play sand and rise the bejeezus out of it.
Any thoughts on the sand? I love the tahiti moon sand look but it's so darn expensive.
I'll probably spray-paint on a black background. I've done it with blue before for a planted tank and it worked wonderfully.
I'll get some Tejas holey rock on my next trip to Dallas.
Would the Hydor 300w in-line heater work for a 100g? I live in Louisiana so it usually isn't THAT cold.
I'm getting a Filstar xp3 to add to an old eheim and a HOB I already have. Filtration should be great.
What "color" bulb is best for mbuna?
Stock species are cookie cutter-esque:
Yeller labs, Acei, Demasoni
I was thinking of picking up some of that roundish blasting sand if I can find it locally. Otherwise I'll just go with some play sand and rise the bejeezus out of it.
Any thoughts on the sand? I love the tahiti moon sand look but it's so darn expensive.
I'll probably spray-paint on a black background. I've done it with blue before for a planted tank and it worked wonderfully.
I'll get some Tejas holey rock on my next trip to Dallas.
Would the Hydor 300w in-line heater work for a 100g? I live in Louisiana so it usually isn't THAT cold.
I'm getting a Filstar xp3 to add to an old eheim and a HOB I already have. Filtration should be great.
