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After a bit of thought, instead of waiting to buy an aquarium kit (55G), as it would probably take a long time to get it, I've decided to make a 90G with the dimensions of 4'x2'x1.5' (LxWxH). Anyways, this will be a FW Planted tank (somewhat low light, with a homemade canopy with 160W of light, 4-40W T8 fluorescent tubes, if possible) with smaller tetras, and some other fishes to fill in the spaces.

Would it be better to have two AC110, 1 Canister filter (say Fluval 405), or a sump tank? Also, which would cost less?

I would be making my first tank during the summer (basically, a 20G Long) with the help of my dad and the brother... The first tank made could become the sump tank for the 90G. Would this be a large enough sump tank for it?

If it's better to go with HOB filters, or canister filters, then I might use the tank for breeding and quarantine, etc...
 
For a tank that size I would consider a good canister filter such as one in the eheim series or xp series along with a good HOB filter such as the AC 110/50. With that you should be set. I think that a sump set up is usually reserved for a saltwater set up but I have heard of using them in a freshwater set up to give the tank more tank volume and make the water conditions pristine.

Marinemom
 
That is medium lighting :P, didn't think of that... I'll probably just get some lighting that provides upto about 1.5 WPG or so... like 3-40W bulbs

Yes, I won't be able to inject CO2, as they are too much of an investment as of now (but, maybe in the future) and the same goes for Flourish Excel...

I would love pristine water, maybe then, I would be able to get some rams, or maybe not.
 
The injection of CO2 is still hazy, as it might take about 6+ more years before I'll be able to get a CO2 tank with all the accessories. But, I will keep that in mind.
 
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