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Well I just made the plunge and ordered a 24 gallon nano cube deluxe (upgrading from my 6 gal eclipse). Now I have to decide how I am going to set this up. I know I want a freshwater tank with plants (no CO2) and some interesting fish (with personality that will come say hi to me when I get home). So I will list what points I need help with.
1.) What heater does everyone recommend and what size for 24 gal (I don't mind using an overpowered heater). I have heard good things about the stealths, opinions?
2.) What substrate?? I definitely want this tank to look natural, yet I am completely undecided about what natural habitat I want. I have sand in my 6 gal because of my Dwarf Puffer. I wouldn't mind going with sand again, it definitely keeps things cleaner (even though it looks dirtier and is a tad difficult to suck up without taking too much sand). Should I use some sort of under layer for the plants?
3.) The biggie... What fish!
I want bigger fish, I don't mind so much about variety. So I would say about 3 fish or possibly only one fish. So guys (and gals) give me some advice on some interesting fish that I could house. Fish that would grow to the correct size to max out a 24 gal. Are there any other freshwater puffers besides the DP which aren't ridiculously expensive.
I will also take suggestions for other stocking options including more smaller fish. But remember guys, this has to be a "cool" tank, so make um interesting.
4.) What do you guys think about the 24 gal nanocube? I guess this isn't the time to be starting buyers remorse. I liked it because of the relatively compact size for 24 gal as I live in a relatively small place and I will be potentially moving in the near future therefore the acrylic is nice. Also I don't want to have to worry about breaking glass.
Thanks in advance!!
1.) What heater does everyone recommend and what size for 24 gal (I don't mind using an overpowered heater). I have heard good things about the stealths, opinions?
2.) What substrate?? I definitely want this tank to look natural, yet I am completely undecided about what natural habitat I want. I have sand in my 6 gal because of my Dwarf Puffer. I wouldn't mind going with sand again, it definitely keeps things cleaner (even though it looks dirtier and is a tad difficult to suck up without taking too much sand). Should I use some sort of under layer for the plants?
3.) The biggie... What fish!
I want bigger fish, I don't mind so much about variety. So I would say about 3 fish or possibly only one fish. So guys (and gals) give me some advice on some interesting fish that I could house. Fish that would grow to the correct size to max out a 24 gal. Are there any other freshwater puffers besides the DP which aren't ridiculously expensive.
I will also take suggestions for other stocking options including more smaller fish. But remember guys, this has to be a "cool" tank, so make um interesting.
4.) What do you guys think about the 24 gal nanocube? I guess this isn't the time to be starting buyers remorse. I liked it because of the relatively compact size for 24 gal as I live in a relatively small place and I will be potentially moving in the near future therefore the acrylic is nice. Also I don't want to have to worry about breaking glass.
Thanks in advance!!