Reddwarf4ever
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Hello
I had a 5’x2’x18” tank many years ago, the biggest issue was water changing, because of the volume, never had much success in growing plants, started off with UG filtration, then switched to enemies filters, only trouble with these filters, was getting a good seal, so many times I found in the morning they had been leaking. Ended up sitting them in a washing up bowl.
Think it would be lovely to get a new tropical tank, but many things have moved on since I last kept tropical, lighting etc. in my previous tank, the light tubes simply laid on the cover glass with reflectors, always got in the way, when needing access for maintenance.
Think a 4’ tank would be suitable, and would need a cabinet. Need ideas on filtration, lighting etc. the filters must be whisper quiet. I am not keen on LED of any sort, but maybe in a fish tank I wouldn’t notice the horrible intense glare they give, energy consumption would need to be considered, as fuel prices keep going up and up.
Any thoughts please ?
I had a 5’x2’x18” tank many years ago, the biggest issue was water changing, because of the volume, never had much success in growing plants, started off with UG filtration, then switched to enemies filters, only trouble with these filters, was getting a good seal, so many times I found in the morning they had been leaking. Ended up sitting them in a washing up bowl.
Think it would be lovely to get a new tropical tank, but many things have moved on since I last kept tropical, lighting etc. in my previous tank, the light tubes simply laid on the cover glass with reflectors, always got in the way, when needing access for maintenance.
Think a 4’ tank would be suitable, and would need a cabinet. Need ideas on filtration, lighting etc. the filters must be whisper quiet. I am not keen on LED of any sort, but maybe in a fish tank I wouldn’t notice the horrible intense glare they give, energy consumption would need to be considered, as fuel prices keep going up and up.
Any thoughts please ?