I've been wanting a tank for a while and finally took the plunge and ordered most of the components. I'd like to get a double check of what the store recommended to see how much I should trust them in the future and/or if I need to swap anything out. (I picked the tank size, and explicitly asked them for a CO2 system, since I know I want to be able to play with medium (or higher) light plants.)
Goals: Planted, medium light, peaceful community freshwater tank
Not too picky about fish or plant species -- want some nice color, some activity, some variety of sizes.
Here's the list of hardware:
46G Bowfront tank, canopy & stand
300 Watt in-line heater 5/8"
thermometer
Eheim Pro III 2073 filter system
Marine Aquatic Plant LED Light systems 36"-48" w/ timer
TurboTwist 18 Watt UV sterilizer
5# Co2 canister/regulator/bubble counter/ph controller/ maxijet pro 900 power head (for delivery the co2) -- didn't see a name brand on the co2 system, I think its their in-house bundled system.
Substrate: (I liked the mixed color substrate they had in some of their display tanks)
2 bags of black seachem flourite
3 20# bags of eco complete substrate
1 7kg bag of red flourite
(+ assorted water conditioners/chemical test kits)
Still working on a stocking list for flora and fauna.
Goals: Planted, medium light, peaceful community freshwater tank
Not too picky about fish or plant species -- want some nice color, some activity, some variety of sizes.
Here's the list of hardware:
46G Bowfront tank, canopy & stand
300 Watt in-line heater 5/8"
thermometer
Eheim Pro III 2073 filter system
Marine Aquatic Plant LED Light systems 36"-48" w/ timer
TurboTwist 18 Watt UV sterilizer
5# Co2 canister/regulator/bubble counter/ph controller/ maxijet pro 900 power head (for delivery the co2) -- didn't see a name brand on the co2 system, I think its their in-house bundled system.
Substrate: (I liked the mixed color substrate they had in some of their display tanks)
2 bags of black seachem flourite
3 20# bags of eco complete substrate
1 7kg bag of red flourite
(+ assorted water conditioners/chemical test kits)
Still working on a stocking list for flora and fauna.