equipment ckeck (lights/filter...)

You’ll be happy with 87w. I run 90-120w of NO on my 29g tanks.

4 inches of substrate is also good for this size tank. Like RTR, I don’t see a need to layer the substrate. I mix flourite with everything in my tanks, from gravel to soil.

Jared W maintains a list of online plant retailers at his site http://www.brainyday.com/jared/aquarium/info.htm

Sounds like you’re all set. Just keep an eye on the nitrate levels after the tank has been up and running a few weeks. With good lighting and CO2 injection nitrogen in the tank can become depleted fast.



Tom
 
I prefer deep substrates, they seem to give me more stabilty and easier growth. I have no FW or SW DSB experience, but plenums in FW operate just about as they do in SW IME, but are not necessary by any means, especially in a planted tank.

Deep substrates may be a hazard if unplanted and untended, but in planted tanks are quite common and involve no significant risk over shallower substrates.
 
I prefer deep substrates, they seem to give me more stabilty and easier growth.
seems to me it would be better for the root structure of the plants,really in turn...........mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
plant life in a FW tank would do the same thing that the critters in a salt water DSB would do,,,
You’ll be happy with 87w. I run 90-120w of NO on my 29g tanks.
I think,in fact I'm sure that is what I'll do........
this will also give me time to study the plant life I want to have and build the tank to meet the needs of the plant life..
With good lighting and CO2 injection nitrogen
well I think we have the lighting problem solved(thank you very much-ya just saved me $100. )
How do ya feel about the DIY coke bottle Co2 reactor ??
is this Ok ??
Agree on the pressurized CO2. If you go high light, you need bottled gas. does this still apply if I go with the 87 watt lighting.
if so what is the best place to get a Co2 tank ??
I was reading that you can rent one ??? said something like $1.00 a month,about how much is the Co2 ??
thanks
 
DIY is not sufficiently stable output for a 3W/gallon tank IMHO, go bottled gas.

In this area, you buy a cylinder, but you do not have it refilled, you trade it for a full one. They maintain certification. If you insist on owning, you have to have and pay for periodic recertification of your cylinder every some number of years, and a bigger nuisance, you have to leave your cylinder to be refilled - a day or two delay at least. Or you have to own two cylinders to always have a filled spare. Trade out is pretty standard.

The fills are cheap. depending most on your leaks more than usage, less than a dollar a month.
 
DIY is not sufficiently stable output for a 3W/gallon tank IMHO, go bottled gas.
OK,lets do this right :D
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
thanks again
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
AquariaCentral.com
Top Bottom