steve.mate
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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I've had 10 gallon tanks in the past, but now would like to try growing plants (I saw the beautiful Takashi Amano pictures in the book Aquarium Plant Paradise).
I am considering buying a used 55 gal Hagen tank and stand that includes Fluval 304 and 48" 2x65W coralife lighting, and heater and some fish. The price is $250.
I read the newbie advice thread, and one piece of advice I see commonly is to buy the biggest tank you afford. I'm a little worried about operating and upgrade costs as I learn more and try growing plants etc.
I understand this is completely subjective...Assuming that I can accommodate either in my house, do you think I'd be better off looking at a 30G used setup in the $150 range, and then add accessories from there, and go with the 55G for $250?
By the way I am expecting to keep a community tank of tetras, and I am familiar with the 1 in of fish per gallon approximation.
Another way to phrase my question: considering that I do not know much about CO2 and Dutch aquariums, am I going to be looking at a lot of additional $ to get the 55 gallon well-balanced for plant growth?
Sorry for the vagueness and lack of knowledge; any advice appreciated. Thank you, Steve
I am considering buying a used 55 gal Hagen tank and stand that includes Fluval 304 and 48" 2x65W coralife lighting, and heater and some fish. The price is $250.
I read the newbie advice thread, and one piece of advice I see commonly is to buy the biggest tank you afford. I'm a little worried about operating and upgrade costs as I learn more and try growing plants etc.
I understand this is completely subjective...Assuming that I can accommodate either in my house, do you think I'd be better off looking at a 30G used setup in the $150 range, and then add accessories from there, and go with the 55G for $250?
By the way I am expecting to keep a community tank of tetras, and I am familiar with the 1 in of fish per gallon approximation.
Another way to phrase my question: considering that I do not know much about CO2 and Dutch aquariums, am I going to be looking at a lot of additional $ to get the 55 gallon well-balanced for plant growth?
Sorry for the vagueness and lack of knowledge; any advice appreciated. Thank you, Steve