maxwell1295
Aquarium Advice FINatic
I just caught a sudden case of Newbie Multiple Tank Syndrome (NMTS for short). My first tank is cycling (with fish) and I've already picked up Tank #2. I was browsing Craigslist and came across a nice acrylic 20gal tank with hood, lights, flourescent pink gravel (ugghh!) and an AquaClear 30 HOB filter.....all for $20.00! Naturally, I rushed over and picked it up.
I tested the tank for leaks and everything looks good. The filter has just the one foam insert in it at the moment. I'm not familiar with the AquaClear brand since I have a Penguin 350 in my 30gal.
Do I need to add more than the one insert to this filter? I was going to add the activated carbon insert just as a precaution.
Should I rinse this one out or start with a new one? Unless there's a benefit from keeping the old one, I'd just as soon start with a fresh filter.
How about an ammonia removing filter? I'm going to fishless cycle, so I didn't think that would be necessary until the cycle is completel.
About the lighting.....the hood has room for 2 bulbs. One of them is missing and the one that is there is putting out a really nice shade of yellow (?). I want to get something to brighten this tank as well as the bulb in my 30gal. Any suggestions for lighting? Should I be looking at any brand in particular.
Thanks in advance!!
I tested the tank for leaks and everything looks good. The filter has just the one foam insert in it at the moment. I'm not familiar with the AquaClear brand since I have a Penguin 350 in my 30gal.
Do I need to add more than the one insert to this filter? I was going to add the activated carbon insert just as a precaution.
Should I rinse this one out or start with a new one? Unless there's a benefit from keeping the old one, I'd just as soon start with a fresh filter.
How about an ammonia removing filter? I'm going to fishless cycle, so I didn't think that would be necessary until the cycle is completel.
About the lighting.....the hood has room for 2 bulbs. One of them is missing and the one that is there is putting out a really nice shade of yellow (?). I want to get something to brighten this tank as well as the bulb in my 30gal. Any suggestions for lighting? Should I be looking at any brand in particular.
Thanks in advance!!