Wicked Awesome Hobby - Aquarium Advice

omegasupreme · 11-05-2006, 04:07 PM

Hey guys, I have managed to dive head first into this hobby with a newly acquired 75gal tank along with a Eheim 2224 filter. All for a case of New Castle beer. Not so bad.

I couldn't have made it this far without the site, as I'm getting closer to getting the tank finally set up. I plan on going FW with around 3wpg for a nice natural planted look, with bala sharks down the road. I have almost everything but a light source and C02. I am leaning towards the Nova Extreme light and DIY C02. I've read that DIY C02 doesn't provide much for tanks >30gal. Though Is it possible to just use larger bottles and more yeast? I figure I will try this route for now until I bite the bullet and get a pressurized C02 system.

one more question.. where is the cheapest place to get Eco-complete? As i would probably need 7bags.

I look forward to learning and contributing more.

GO PATS!

rich311k · 11-05-2006, 04:09 PM

Welcome to AA!!!

drobertson · 11-05-2006, 04:19 PM

Hello, and welcome to AA!

zacusmaximus · 11-05-2006, 04:49 PM

Ouch, tough break. Beer...Tank...Beer...Tank...

I would have taken the tank too, but it would have taken me a few days to decide to part with the beer first.

omegasupreme · 11-05-2006, 04:58 PM

Hah, especially when it's New Castle.

Gplayerz · 11-05-2006, 10:03 PM

welcome to AA, hope you do well with your plans

Jchillin · 11-06-2006, 07:26 AM

Welcome to AA!

Quote:

I've read that DIY C02 doesn't provide much for tanks >30gal. Though Is it possible to just use larger bottles and more yeast? I figure I will try this route for now until I bite the bullet and get a pressurized C02 system.

one more question.. where is the cheapest place to get Eco-complete? As i would probably need 7bags.

DIY for a 75g tank? It's not cost effective and your levels will continually bounce around.

Best source of Eco is online. Try BIgAlsonline.com and/or DrsfosterSmith.com. Some will charge a "heavy shipping" surcharge.

**Zagz** · 11-06-2006, 09:51 PM

Welcome to AA. Try doing a fishless cycle if you hadn't decided to already, it is very easy to do and much easier on the fish. Looking forward to pics once you get everything set up.

11-05-2006, 04:07 PM	#1
omegasupreme Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 21	Wicked Awesome Hobby Hey guys, I have managed to dive head first into this hobby with a newly acquired 75gal tank along with a Eheim 2224 filter. All for a case of New Castle beer. Not so bad. I couldn't have made it this far without the site, as I'm getting closer to getting the tank finally set up. I plan on going FW with around 3wpg for a nice natural planted look, with bala sharks down the road. I have almost everything but a light source and C02. I am leaning towards the Nova Extreme light and DIY C02. I've read that DIY C02 doesn't provide much for tanks >30gal. Though Is it possible to just use larger bottles and more yeast? I figure I will try this route for now until I bite the bullet and get a pressurized C02 system. one more question.. where is the cheapest place to get Eco-complete? As i would probably need 7bags. I look forward to learning and contributing more. GO PATS!

11-05-2006, 04:19 PM	#3
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11-06-2006, 09:51 PM	#8
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 11,347 Images: 92	Welcome to AA. Try doing a fishless cycle if you hadn't decided to already, it is very easy to do and much easier on the fish. Looking forward to pics once you get everything set up. __________________ ----------- My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

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