Recent content by blp1884

Brian, thanks so much for the options. It's such a tuff decision.

So would I be better off getting 1 or 2 T5NO or HO bulbs for moderate to high lighting.

how about the aqueon led lights?

Also, trying to figure out the amount of lighting and type of lighting etc has been my biggest question so far, I really need help there. I do plan to do a DIY CO2. But not real sure on the best way to deliver the CO2 from the bottle to the tank. Any suggestions there would be great.

Thanks for the help so far. Would 2 T5's be two much for a 20 gallon tank and lead to too much alagae production. Also, what about aqueon modular 24" led lighting for the plants that I have? The bulb is the T8 version. I've posted a lighting question in the planted tank section but have...

Hmm, no response yet. I have eco-complete substrate with gravel mixed in. TLDR: best lighting for micro sword/java fern/amazon sword plants would the aqueon modular led 24 inch light work if it 2 or 3 strips? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

So far I have some micro sword, amazon sword, and java fern in there along with some rocks to add to it. I've got a nice piece of driftwood curing now. I have a Theo 100w Heater with Eco-complete substrate and an AC50 filter. I was planning on adding a community type fish, maybe 2 other fish...

Hi there, A friend of mine just gave me his old 20g tank. I recently got it mostly setup yesterday with the substrate, and a few plants to start the fish-less cycle process. It came with a aqueon T8 15 watt fluorescent light with reflector. I have 3 plants in there so far 1)Java Fern...

Hi y'all My name's Brandon. I'ma brand new aquarium hobbyist. A friend of mine recently gave me a 20g tank. I just started my fish-less cycle yesterday and look forward to learning more about this hobby. Thanks