Patwa
Aquarium Advice Activist
Hi All,
So I got a call from my mom commissioning me to build her a freshwater showpiece tank.....this is quite an honour for me b/c she was the person who got me interested in aquariums in the first place (about 16 years ago or so!). I want to make sure I do it well.
So...i’ve got most everything planned out....BUT I need clarification on the lighting requirements...so can someone recommend a lighting system for me (what type of bulbs?, what colour temperature?, how many watts?, what brand?)
So here’s specs to help you help me!
Tank & Equipment:
- 65 gallon (36” length x 18” width x 24” deep)
- Rena XP2 filter
- 200 watt heater
- Air pump
- CO2 system (I’ll build a custom one later on)
Plants:
- various crypts (the larger leaf kinds)
- amazon swords
- lots of smaller ones...not sure on names
My goal is to have lots of plants....so the first thing you see when you look at the tank is a brilliant green colour
Fish:
- 3 discus
- 2 large angel fish
- cory cats, otos
- Royal pleco (the rare gold stripe one)
Any ideas?
Tx.
Zach.
So I got a call from my mom commissioning me to build her a freshwater showpiece tank.....this is quite an honour for me b/c she was the person who got me interested in aquariums in the first place (about 16 years ago or so!). I want to make sure I do it well.
So...i’ve got most everything planned out....BUT I need clarification on the lighting requirements...so can someone recommend a lighting system for me (what type of bulbs?, what colour temperature?, how many watts?, what brand?)
So here’s specs to help you help me!
Tank & Equipment:
- 65 gallon (36” length x 18” width x 24” deep)
- Rena XP2 filter
- 200 watt heater
- Air pump
- CO2 system (I’ll build a custom one later on)
Plants:
- various crypts (the larger leaf kinds)
- amazon swords
- lots of smaller ones...not sure on names
My goal is to have lots of plants....so the first thing you see when you look at the tank is a brilliant green colour
Fish:
- 3 discus
- 2 large angel fish
- cory cats, otos
- Royal pleco (the rare gold stripe one)
Any ideas?
Tx.
Zach.