LCFC_Ralls
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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- Jan 31, 2021
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Hi everyone,
Much help needed - so thanks for any input!
I had a tank many years ago and seems lots has moved in and I have forgotten the rest (!)
I am planning to set up a tropical 60L (c. 16 US / 13 imperial Gallons) tank, measuring c. 40 (w) x 40 (l) x 45 (h)cm (c. 16 x 16 x 18”)
I was planning on cycling the tank before adding fish, it’s for my sons birthday (April) so would ideally like it ready to add fish at that point.
Do I cycle the tank to correct levels, then add plants (suppose it’s what plants you add!) or, go straight in with planting?
Planting
I would like to have some live plants and would welcome your advice? Photos below of what I think the set up will be... again, if I should change anything - let me know?
Photos (Attached)
Sorry for the dodgy mock up! This is the rough size marked out - the height is the paper at the back so have quite a lot at the top.
I have:
• ‘Blue Dragon’ - Seriyu Stone
• Red Moor roots
• Crimson sea fan (*fake* sorry! Can always remove!)
Was hoping to attach planting with some Ada Riccia line I have?
Stock Levels
Appreciate I will use up some capacity with the decorative items, but was thinking (sorry if this is way over limits / under recommended group size)
• 5 x Cardinal Tetra
• 2 x Dwarf Gourami (x1 male x1 female? - or x2 male ok?)
•
3 x Otocinlus Catfish
•2/3 x Cherry shrimp
My water is hard 12 DH or 220mg/l - but hope to get from bred stock so hopefully ok
Wanted some top and middle swimmers with something to help with cleanup.
Thanks again!
Much help needed - so thanks for any input!
I had a tank many years ago and seems lots has moved in and I have forgotten the rest (!)
I am planning to set up a tropical 60L (c. 16 US / 13 imperial Gallons) tank, measuring c. 40 (w) x 40 (l) x 45 (h)cm (c. 16 x 16 x 18”)
I was planning on cycling the tank before adding fish, it’s for my sons birthday (April) so would ideally like it ready to add fish at that point.
Do I cycle the tank to correct levels, then add plants (suppose it’s what plants you add!) or, go straight in with planting?
Planting
I would like to have some live plants and would welcome your advice? Photos below of what I think the set up will be... again, if I should change anything - let me know?
Photos (Attached)
Sorry for the dodgy mock up! This is the rough size marked out - the height is the paper at the back so have quite a lot at the top.
I have:
• ‘Blue Dragon’ - Seriyu Stone
• Red Moor roots
• Crimson sea fan (*fake* sorry! Can always remove!)
Was hoping to attach planting with some Ada Riccia line I have?
Stock Levels
Appreciate I will use up some capacity with the decorative items, but was thinking (sorry if this is way over limits / under recommended group size)
• 5 x Cardinal Tetra
• 2 x Dwarf Gourami (x1 male x1 female? - or x2 male ok?)
•
3 x Otocinlus Catfish
•2/3 x Cherry shrimp
My water is hard 12 DH or 220mg/l - but hope to get from bred stock so hopefully ok
Wanted some top and middle swimmers with something to help with cleanup.
Thanks again!
