Hello -
I'm planning on starting a new aquarium which will be my first. I have an idea of what I want (I think) but still looking for a few suggestions. The tank I'm looking at purchasing is a Aqueon Geneva 38 gallon which comes with filtration system, lighting, submersible water heater, digital thermometer, ect. Now to what I want to put in it.
I'm thinking sand vs. pebbles. Seems like the sand look would be better looking option, kind of like the ocean bottom. And from what I've read here on the site it sounds like pool filter sand is the way to go. For a 38gal tank how much sand should go in? 1-2 inch coverage? Once the sand is in, what's the best way to add water?
For the fish I'm thinking tropical freshwater. I want a colorful aquarium and from what I've seen most tropical seem to fit this. My plan is to start with 4~ fish then adding in 4~ couple weeks later. From what I've read it seems that I should be able to house 15-19 fish in a 38gal tank. Does that seem right? Any suggestion on the types of fish? I've browsed the local chain pet stores (petsmart and petco) and I like the Cichlids I've seen. Electric Yellow and one that is dark blue and black, African Cichlid I think. Also ran into a couple of freshwater sharks that I've liked, but not sure how they would do with other fish.
My goal is to have a nice looking colorful aquarium. Any suggestions or lessons learned would be great.
I'm planning on starting a new aquarium which will be my first. I have an idea of what I want (I think) but still looking for a few suggestions. The tank I'm looking at purchasing is a Aqueon Geneva 38 gallon which comes with filtration system, lighting, submersible water heater, digital thermometer, ect. Now to what I want to put in it.
I'm thinking sand vs. pebbles. Seems like the sand look would be better looking option, kind of like the ocean bottom. And from what I've read here on the site it sounds like pool filter sand is the way to go. For a 38gal tank how much sand should go in? 1-2 inch coverage? Once the sand is in, what's the best way to add water?
For the fish I'm thinking tropical freshwater. I want a colorful aquarium and from what I've seen most tropical seem to fit this. My plan is to start with 4~ fish then adding in 4~ couple weeks later. From what I've read it seems that I should be able to house 15-19 fish in a 38gal tank. Does that seem right? Any suggestion on the types of fish? I've browsed the local chain pet stores (petsmart and petco) and I like the Cichlids I've seen. Electric Yellow and one that is dark blue and black, African Cichlid I think. Also ran into a couple of freshwater sharks that I've liked, but not sure how they would do with other fish.
My goal is to have a nice looking colorful aquarium. Any suggestions or lessons learned would be great.