CrimiNole
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Setting up a 55 gallon tank and have some questions on equipment.
I have a RO/DI system for my drinking water. Would it be best to use this system? I thought I read somewhere there might be things in the tap water that are beneficial to fish but my RO/DI is very clear and test out at 0 PPM TDS.
Also, I plan on getting a Rena XP 2 or a Fluval 404 canister filter for filtration. Will these usually provide enough flow on there own or do I need to purchase a powerhead?
Also, what do you guys recommend for cheap substrate, pool filter type sand from Home Depot? Would this kind of sand be good if later on I wanted to do a planted tank?
I have a RO/DI system for my drinking water. Would it be best to use this system? I thought I read somewhere there might be things in the tap water that are beneficial to fish but my RO/DI is very clear and test out at 0 PPM TDS.
Also, I plan on getting a Rena XP 2 or a Fluval 404 canister filter for filtration. Will these usually provide enough flow on there own or do I need to purchase a powerhead?
Also, what do you guys recommend for cheap substrate, pool filter type sand from Home Depot? Would this kind of sand be good if later on I wanted to do a planted tank?