My New 40Gal long

[plamski]

Hello. Here is my 3 days old 40gal long tank. Light Perfecto 48” fixture with 1x8000K , 1x6500K , 1x3500K fluorescent bulbs. Eheim 2215 canister filter .Coralife 9W Turbo-Twist UV sterilizer. Gravel-white, black mixed with Eco-Complete plant substrate. I’m working on DIY chiller as now I have 82F and I’d like to have no more than 79F.
I’m planning to add Milwaukee CO2 regulator MA957.
Plants : 3 types Anibus,5 x Cryptocorynes, 5 x Swords, 3 x Valisnerias and some more if I can fit them.
I don’t know what ferts etc. to use help will be appreciated.
Fishes: 12-15 Cardinal tetra,2-3 guppies,2-3 barbs,2-3 mollies,2-3 swordtail .Any correction will be in great help .I need advice for food too?
Thanks for a great forum and information!!!

 

[Woodward]

i love the setup of your tank. what kind of barbs are you thinking?

 

[fishorama]

What kind of barbs? 2-3 is not a good number for most....Interesting start on your hardscape... I know nothing of CO2 but none of your plants listed really NEED it...

 

[daphilster08]

That is the sickest looking 40 gallon ever! Nice work!

 

[FISHSHROD]

Yeah, nice looking setup !!!!!!!!!

 

[plamski]

I'm thinking of Barbus tetrazona but???What is your opinion?IF I don't need to add CO2 this will save me a lot of money for my RC cars (-:.I was about to add it becouse everybody talking of that how good it is.

 

[stratusfearrr]

co2 is only necessary for 3wpg and up. Around 3wpg and up, without co2, you will have copious amounts of algae. However, if you stay below 3, somewhere between 2 and 2.5, then co2 shouldnt be necessary

 

[plamski]

I don’t like to have algae. To stop it I have to stimulate plants grow, right? What else than CO2 I can use?

 

[FSM]

What kind of light do you have? Regular fluorescent?

 

[Woodward]

i would def. get more then 2 or 3 barbs...


also, i have heard a lot of good talk about kens fish food.


you can find it here: www.kensfish.com