So I just moved and had to leave my tank behind. I'm planning a new tank and have decided to go planted for the first time. Compared to my last tank (a very stark lake tang biotope), I thought this could be a new challenge/next step for me.
As I'm sure you know, starting from scratch is daunting, especially with all the new considerations and equipment of a planted tank. I've outlined the specs on this new tank, minus the plants and fish. Hopefully people can double-check my list and maybe make a few suggestions, particularly in the areas of lighting (maybe a good, cheap hood?), C02, and necessary test kits. I'm sure I've forgotten a few things... I've included prices that I have gotten from various places, mostly Big Al's though. I was a carpenter for a few years, so I like to build my stands.
I also just thought that if this would maybe better suited in the General Freshwater section, let me know. Thanks.
Tank:
75 Gallon
48x18x22
Glass
$150.00
Stand and Canopy:
DIY
$200.00
Filtration:
Canister - Eheim Filter 2217 - Plus Kit
$120.00
Eheim Aquaball Powerhead- 1212
$20.00
Temperature:
Submersible - Jager Heater - 250 Watt (x2)
$40.00
C02:
Rex Grigg – Controlled Regulator System
Bubble Counter
Aqua Medic Aqualine Co2 Reactor
$200.00
Lighting:
200-250 Watts
Lunar Lamps
Substrate: Not sure what I'm going to do in the end.
Eco Complete
$20.00 per bag
Sea-Chem Flourite
$20.00 per bag
Misc.
test kit
ferts
10 gallon quarantine
If you're curious, I like the Amano style and would like to use a lot of groundcover with only a few species of plant in total. I'm still looking for a place to get a good/large piece of driftwood. As for fish, I plan on keeping a few schools of smaller fish like tetras or something, but I would also like a few "feature" fish. Maybe some dwarf cichlids, this is all still very much up in the air. After I have the tank setup and I know exactly what I'm working with, I will choose some fish. I'm in no hurry.
Thanks in advance.
As I'm sure you know, starting from scratch is daunting, especially with all the new considerations and equipment of a planted tank. I've outlined the specs on this new tank, minus the plants and fish. Hopefully people can double-check my list and maybe make a few suggestions, particularly in the areas of lighting (maybe a good, cheap hood?), C02, and necessary test kits. I'm sure I've forgotten a few things... I've included prices that I have gotten from various places, mostly Big Al's though. I was a carpenter for a few years, so I like to build my stands.
I also just thought that if this would maybe better suited in the General Freshwater section, let me know. Thanks.
Tank:
75 Gallon
48x18x22
Glass
$150.00
Stand and Canopy:
DIY
$200.00
Filtration:
Canister - Eheim Filter 2217 - Plus Kit
$120.00
Eheim Aquaball Powerhead- 1212
$20.00
Temperature:
Submersible - Jager Heater - 250 Watt (x2)
$40.00
C02:
Rex Grigg – Controlled Regulator System
Bubble Counter
Aqua Medic Aqualine Co2 Reactor
$200.00
Lighting:
200-250 Watts
Lunar Lamps
Substrate: Not sure what I'm going to do in the end.
Eco Complete
$20.00 per bag
Sea-Chem Flourite
$20.00 per bag
Misc.
test kit
ferts
10 gallon quarantine
If you're curious, I like the Amano style and would like to use a lot of groundcover with only a few species of plant in total. I'm still looking for a place to get a good/large piece of driftwood. As for fish, I plan on keeping a few schools of smaller fish like tetras or something, but I would also like a few "feature" fish. Maybe some dwarf cichlids, this is all still very much up in the air. After I have the tank setup and I know exactly what I'm working with, I will choose some fish. I'm in no hurry.
Thanks in advance.
