After all the great feedback (thanks again) and much consideration, I am probably going to stay with a 90. The 4' tank seems to have much better overall appeal - the lighting is much less expensive, etc. And, I think with a 90 I will still be able to add a couple of groups of 30 schoolers (cardinals and rummies). Also, I think the jump up to 120 or 150 is a great deal more work (I currently have a 45) and may be over my head.
Question 1 - will 2 Eheim 2217s be enough for the 90?
Question 2 - Diffuser or reactor? And, which one?
Question 3 - Lighting - heavily planted is the plan. It seems as though all the 48" lights I look at have lunar lights, 50/50 lights, etc. I only want/need/require (I think) a straight compact fluorescent - 2 fixtures of 65 x 2, 260 watts total. Good for a 90? Any suggestions on fixtures, bulbs? (I currently have 2 Coralife fixtures and am very happy with them.)
That should help me get the ball rolling - thanks in advance for your feedback (it has got me this far)!
Question 1 - will 2 Eheim 2217s be enough for the 90?
Question 2 - Diffuser or reactor? And, which one?
Question 3 - Lighting - heavily planted is the plan. It seems as though all the 48" lights I look at have lunar lights, 50/50 lights, etc. I only want/need/require (I think) a straight compact fluorescent - 2 fixtures of 65 x 2, 260 watts total. Good for a 90? Any suggestions on fixtures, bulbs? (I currently have 2 Coralife fixtures and am very happy with them.)
That should help me get the ball rolling - thanks in advance for your feedback (it has got me this far)!
