tiger terror
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I'm a team fan,I don't believe one player is more important than the whole...it's truly a team sport...
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Looking to Upgrade/Start Over... Please Help!
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tiger terror
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Really imo a 40g breeder is the the best tank for a planted tank...I've had tanks ranging from 2.5g's to 150g's..the 40b has an awesome footprint,lots of room to do work in there...DO WORK SON!
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TreyC2010
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May I ask what types of fish you want? That way these guys can give advice on a good tank size. I started out in 55 gallon but there was no way I could get the fish I wanted in that.
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tiger terror
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I'm looking at either mbuna, discus or a few schools of community fish in the 5-6" in range. Ignore the fact that this thread is in the planted tank sub-forum, I've requested to have it moved to "Getting Started". I know mbuna don't do well with plants lol.
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tiger terror
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There are some beautiful Lake Victorians out there...discus are AWESOME but require a demanding commitment...I like the neon tetra& German rams...
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I know about Haps, I have two of the Nyererei in my 29G right now. There are others, like Kribensis.
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tiger terror
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Yes, look up my other thread in planted tank forum for a video.
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tiger terror
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Those stands crap out with time,a little bit of water can make them spongy...if your handy you can build a nice stand for a fraction of the cost..
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ImACoolguy
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Me either and hence why I buy stands. I'll just have a carpenter *cough* brookster *cough* mail me a homemade one.
It's a pretty good stand. Open back for whatever cords you need to string out of it and plenty of room inside for stocking the goodies.
It's not hard to keep it dry.
Caleb
So you have this Aqueon ensemble? Well for now the wife is ok with buying this, for now. We're supposed to go and pick it up tomorrow. She's scouring craigslist for a better deal lol.
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Now that I have the tank and stand figured out, need to pick out a filter and heater. Any ideas, anyone? I know I definitely need to go the canister route. As for heater, should I run one 300w or 2 lower power ones?
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ImACoolguy
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2 lower powered ones will help disperse the heat better.
Just run 2 AC110. they are wonderful filters and much less work than a canister. Trust me, I have a canister and I'm about to get rid of it because I gotta take it all apart and clean everything monthly because of all the waste that builds up in it. They are great and do an awesome job but are much more maintenance than just an HOB.
Caleb
Just run 2 AC110. they are wonderful filters and much less work than a canister. Trust me, I have a canister and I'm about to get rid of it because I gotta take it all apart and clean everything monthly because of all the waste that builds up in it. They are great and do an awesome job but are much more maintenance than just an HOB.
Caleb
