Vikeologist
Aquarium Advice Newbie
OK...
I am almost ready to give in to my urge and buy a tank. I went to Wal-Mart and they have a 55 gallon tank kit for $148.00. All I really want out of that is probably the tank itself and the heater.
I have several questions....
1) Should I go with a 55 gallon tank or 75 gallon. I cant seem to find a 75 gallon anywhere. Would you go with acrylic or glass?
2) I will buy a better filter than what comes in the kit. Should I buy a canister filter or a Hang on the back filter with a bio wheel?
3) Should I buy another heater besides the one that comes with the kit, and hang it on the other side? How many watts?
4) I want purple substrate. Such as Minnesota Vikings purple. Where do i buy that, and how deep to you put it in the bottom of th tank? 1/4"?
5) I will also buy a Python to clean the tank, and a algae scrubber. Where do I find those?
6) Is that everything I would need to start my tank? Besides Amonia to start the cycle?
7) What type of water test kit should I buy and dechlorinator? Should i get Prime?
Sorry for all the questions, but im sure there will be even more once i get started ha ha!
Thanks!!!
I am almost ready to give in to my urge and buy a tank. I went to Wal-Mart and they have a 55 gallon tank kit for $148.00. All I really want out of that is probably the tank itself and the heater.
I have several questions....
1) Should I go with a 55 gallon tank or 75 gallon. I cant seem to find a 75 gallon anywhere. Would you go with acrylic or glass?
2) I will buy a better filter than what comes in the kit. Should I buy a canister filter or a Hang on the back filter with a bio wheel?
3) Should I buy another heater besides the one that comes with the kit, and hang it on the other side? How many watts?
4) I want purple substrate. Such as Minnesota Vikings purple. Where do i buy that, and how deep to you put it in the bottom of th tank? 1/4"?
5) I will also buy a Python to clean the tank, and a algae scrubber. Where do I find those?
6) Is that everything I would need to start my tank? Besides Amonia to start the cycle?
7) What type of water test kit should I buy and dechlorinator? Should i get Prime?
Sorry for all the questions, but im sure there will be even more once i get started ha ha!
Thanks!!!