Attempting to setup a freshwater planted tank

The Rockster

The Rockster

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South Florida
Hi,
I am in the process of setting up a planted tank with Discus. About three weeks into it, I have the following:
72 gallon bowfront by Oceanic
2 Eheims Pro II 2028;2128
Hydor 100watt substrate heater
Pinpoint Wireless Thermometers with 2 senors
150lbs of Seachem black onyx sand
30 gallon plastic barrel with a pond pump,stealth heater, and hose for waterchanges ( Don't think much of the Python System)

I also had a 25 gallon Marineland Eclipse II tank and stand, which is now a bare bottom quarantine tank.

After testing my tap water, I am thinking about purchasing an r/o system.
However the r/o system needs to be able to supply drinking water as well as aquatic water. ( For my parrots and cats). So I am looking at the Seachem Pinnacle + series of units.(!00gpd; 4 stage).

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!!!
 
Welcome to AC!

I would start a thread in the cichlid forum requesting advice.

What are the readings on your tap water that makes you think you need an RO system?
 
:welcome: :welcome: :) ...:)
 
Thanks for the welcome.
Kudos for an excellent forum!
I have no immediate questions.(thought I was introducing myself)
Plan on going with the r/o system for multiple reasons:
For my parrots and cats
drinking water for myself
Aquatic System
Recommended & used by Big Al's Super Aquarium Store and my fishless neighbors
tap water is recycled water with chlorine and nitrates in it(So. Fla)
Kh=5.37 ppm;Gh=107.4ppm
 
Al's is great. Love my store up here for the prices of the equipment.

What type of lighting and CO2 delivery system are you planning?

I would look at the CoraLife Freshwater Compact Flourescent Systems. With that side of tank I would think you are 48 inches long so the 4x65w would be good.

As for the substrate Sand is good but you may also want to consider EcoComplete Planted Aquarium Substrate. It is also black but not sand. Sand can have an issue with anaeobic (sp?) pockets building up in it over time as is doesn't quite 'breathe' unless shifted and that will disturb your rooting structure on your plants
 
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