AZgirl
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Hi I am new to aquarium keeping. I recently bought a 30-gallon tall aquarium from craigslist. I’m in the process of cleaning it out and getting it set up. I have been reading about cycling and all the things to set this aquarium up correctly. I plan on taking my time and doing all the research I need to do so that I do this correctly. Here is what I’m thinking:
Equipment:
Aquaclear 50 filter
Fluval M 150 watts heater
Coralife 00232 Digital Thermometer
API Master test kit
CaribSea Eco-Complete 20-lb Planted Aquarium, Black
30 LBS Live Sand Pure White Aragonite - Crystal Reef Brand (I’m thinking I will mix the black and white sand together to make a black and white sand for the substrate)
I want to include some live plants in the aquarium. The aquarium came with a Corelife Aqualight T5 Dual lamp. I’m thinking of some easier plants to start with like Anubias, and Java Fern.
For fish I’m thinking:
2-3 Bolivian ram
5-6 Kuhli loach
6 Harlequin rasbora
1 Guppy
I’m interested in any thoughts you might all have on my current plan. Is there something I’m forgetting or that I should do differently? Like I said I want to take my time with this and make sure I do this right so that I have fewer problems down the road. What suggestions can you give me on my plan.
Equipment:
Aquaclear 50 filter
Fluval M 150 watts heater
Coralife 00232 Digital Thermometer
API Master test kit
CaribSea Eco-Complete 20-lb Planted Aquarium, Black
30 LBS Live Sand Pure White Aragonite - Crystal Reef Brand (I’m thinking I will mix the black and white sand together to make a black and white sand for the substrate)
I want to include some live plants in the aquarium. The aquarium came with a Corelife Aqualight T5 Dual lamp. I’m thinking of some easier plants to start with like Anubias, and Java Fern.
For fish I’m thinking:
2-3 Bolivian ram
5-6 Kuhli loach
6 Harlequin rasbora
1 Guppy
I’m interested in any thoughts you might all have on my current plan. Is there something I’m forgetting or that I should do differently? Like I said I want to take my time with this and make sure I do this right so that I have fewer problems down the road. What suggestions can you give me on my plan.