Pliggy
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Hello all! I've been lurking around the past few days and have been very impressed with all of the knowledge and help from the members on this forum. I am about to venture into the "Aquarium Addiction" once again (have been off it for 10 years or so). I have been reading tons of info on how to get started, however I had a few questions regarding set-up (costs, necessities, etc).
A little bit about what the tank I'd like to set up (I'll keep it brief). I definitely will be going FW to start, and would lean towards possibly going brackish (like the colorful cichlids, but if it's too difficult, I'll stick to FW).
I currently have nothing, but can get a 75g tank for free - however it's just the tank (no hood, light or stand). Does anyone know the ballpark price a stand, hood and light would cost? What type of filter, heater do you recommend (approx costs?)
Any general advice on whether I should just bail on the free tank and start with something smaller (nothing less than 29g though)?
Thanks in advance for the help and advice - I hope to be a long contributing member of this forum in no time (try and bear with me during my rookie stage!!)
Pete
A little bit about what the tank I'd like to set up (I'll keep it brief). I definitely will be going FW to start, and would lean towards possibly going brackish (like the colorful cichlids, but if it's too difficult, I'll stick to FW).
I currently have nothing, but can get a 75g tank for free - however it's just the tank (no hood, light or stand). Does anyone know the ballpark price a stand, hood and light would cost? What type of filter, heater do you recommend (approx costs?)
Any general advice on whether I should just bail on the free tank and start with something smaller (nothing less than 29g though)?
Thanks in advance for the help and advice - I hope to be a long contributing member of this forum in no time (try and bear with me during my rookie stage!!)
Pete