Randa
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I currently have a 10 gal tank and am upgrading to a 30 gal. I bought one from CL that came with a filter and heater and I am learning that they are piles of garbage. I wasn't sure what they were when I got them and now that I am trying to get my tank set up it's not working out.
First is the heater, its a Tetrafauna and I am learning that this is more for reptiles so I am going to have to get a new one. I have had it plugged in for 24 hours now and the water does not seem to be any warmer. The light comes on but not sure its working as it should.
The next is the filter. It has an AquaTech 30-60 which is sufficient, but I plugged it in and WHOA it is LOUD! And since this is going in our living room its not going to work. I also still need to get a hood and light.
So I am looking for suggestions for all 3 pieces. What do you recommend for a budget conscience beginner, but doesn't want to sacrifice quality?
I don't have any specialty fish shops near me, just a Petsmart, Petco and Walmart nearby, so hopefully something from one of those. OR I could always order online of course.
Thanks in advance.
First is the heater, its a Tetrafauna and I am learning that this is more for reptiles so I am going to have to get a new one. I have had it plugged in for 24 hours now and the water does not seem to be any warmer. The light comes on but not sure its working as it should.
The next is the filter. It has an AquaTech 30-60 which is sufficient, but I plugged it in and WHOA it is LOUD! And since this is going in our living room its not going to work. I also still need to get a hood and light.
So I am looking for suggestions for all 3 pieces. What do you recommend for a budget conscience beginner, but doesn't want to sacrifice quality?
I don't have any specialty fish shops near me, just a Petsmart, Petco and Walmart nearby, so hopefully something from one of those. OR I could always order online of course.
Thanks in advance.