OK guys and gals--
I'm wanting to set up a 20 gallon tank that I've had sitting in my old storage building after being a "casual" hobbyist so long ago--well something has sparked my interest and I REALLY want to get serious this time...
Are there any particular filters you recommend? HOB, UG, etc...?
--I have a friend who uses a HOB Whisper and an undergravel filter and has had success, but As I read through the forums, UG filters seem to be losing popularity... Also, should I use any kind of airstone, or something to help keep waste and debris from settling on the bottom?--Which brings me to my next question--How should I clean the bottom of the tank???
I never heard of cycling until yesterday--I found a great site to help me with that... (I feel stupid/embarrassed)
What size of gravel/substrate do you recommend?
Along with that, I will need some bottom feeders to help clean up--what species do you recommend (be it fish, shrimp, whatever)
Geez--I guess this should of been posted on the newbie board--I apologize, but any help would be appreciated!!!
Thanks!
I'm wanting to set up a 20 gallon tank that I've had sitting in my old storage building after being a "casual" hobbyist so long ago--well something has sparked my interest and I REALLY want to get serious this time...
Are there any particular filters you recommend? HOB, UG, etc...?
--I have a friend who uses a HOB Whisper and an undergravel filter and has had success, but As I read through the forums, UG filters seem to be losing popularity... Also, should I use any kind of airstone, or something to help keep waste and debris from settling on the bottom?--Which brings me to my next question--How should I clean the bottom of the tank???
I never heard of cycling until yesterday--I found a great site to help me with that... (I feel stupid/embarrassed)
What size of gravel/substrate do you recommend?
Along with that, I will need some bottom feeders to help clean up--what species do you recommend (be it fish, shrimp, whatever)
Geez--I guess this should of been posted on the newbie board--I apologize, but any help would be appreciated!!!
Thanks!