Help Me Plan My DREAM 10 Gallon!

I also decided not to buy the eclipse tank due to the low lightingand instead buy a ten gallon tank, a fluorescent hood, and a penguin 100 bio-wheel power filter.

BUT I STILL NEED HELP WITH PLANTS.



P.S. the capitol/bold letters are just to show it's urgent. I was not trying to be rude:).
 
Now it's definite. Tank+filter+stand+plants+sand+ammonia=what I am getting tomorrow!

I am not getting fish yet because I am going to fishless cycle the tank first.

P.S. If I get a ammonia/water solution that is 10% ammonia how much of the ammonia should I add to get to 5 ppm?


EDIT: I am definitely starting to catch Multi-Tank Syndrome.
 
I don't know if you already have your heart set on a particular tank but you can always check craigslist. I just got a 10 gal with stand and penguin 100 for $45. I saw some other cheap full set-ups on there too. I recall a 10gal with hood, lights, filter, and heater for $10.

As far as plants I would suggest getting them right here on AC. I've had a good experience both times I purchased from other members.

And as far as ammonia, won't decaying plants create ammonia? I don't know if this will be enough to continue to feed the good algae, but if so, you may be able to hold off on buying fish.
 
:duh:
Sorry, good bacteria, not algae.
 
Well I bought everything (except the fish) but the Penguin Bio-wheel 150 is making a grinding noise. Every thing is installed properly but the filter still makes noise. It has been making this noise since I set it up (2-3 hours ago) so I don't think there is air where there shouldn't be.

What could be making this noise?
 
Did you fill it up with water before you pluged it in?
 
Yes,every time you start it up,make sure it is full of water.Get a glass and fill it until the wheel turns,and water is falling into the tank.
 
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