Creating an Amazon Tank

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Hey everyone,
I want to make my 75 gallon into an amazon tank. Ive read a bunch of articles on how and what to put in it. However, I am somewhat new with plants and need a little direction on what type and how much plants I would need. And the different lighting. I was thinking about putting a about 5 or 6 piranha in the tank. Ive had experience with similar fish and all kinds of others. What sorts of driftwood should I use. Also, what kind of substrate should I use. I read about all this but maybe someone will have first hand and their experiances. I would appreciate a little guidence. Thanks for the ideas and help :cool:
 
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Amazon tanks are really hard to do. You have to match the proper land and aquatic plants together. Plus there are a number of different types of amazon tanks (flooded, river...ect).
 
and there are lots of options depending upon river you pick.

I have done microgeophagus ramirezi tanks (about 10 at one time at peak). They are different than the Severum oriented tanks I also have. If you go for larger eartheaters you have a different equation.

What species are you going to keep?
 
Amazon tank

I love Amazon tanks. I have a 70 gallon with just a little less than 3 watts per gallon. My swords are all nice and green and growing.

Hopefully I'll complete my new 150 gallon this month. I'll have just over 3 watts per gallon and will have swords.
 
Although you can't buy from them, tropica.com might help you. They have a sizeable list of plants that you can view, each telling you the country of origin, water requirments and tolerances etc. Other than that I would keep looking around online if you don't get enough info on these forums.
 
MDS521 said:
I was thinking about putting a about 5 or 6 piranha in the tank. Ive had experience with similar fish and all kinds of others. What sorts of driftwood should I use. Also, what kind of substrate should I use. I read about all this but maybe someone will have first hand and their experiances. I would appreciate a little guidence. Thanks for the ideas and help :cool:
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If they're red belly, that's too many piranhas for a 75 gallon. They grow fast and some will get eaten.
 
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