shayfish
Aquarium Advice FINatic
First of all I'd just like to say that I am really enjoying this site and I find all of the advice here really helpful and informative.
Now... I am about to start a freshwater community tank. It is still a ways off as I'm not even finished building the canopy yet, let alone begun cycling but I am trying my best to plan ahead. I am looking for input/suggestions on my idea for my community... here's the info:
size: 55 gallons
filter: rena xp3
airpump/heater: undecided
light: 36' T-5 dual strip
substrate: flourite/gravel mix
The kind of fish I am thinking of are:
-assorted tetras
-assorted barbs
-2ish bala sharks
-1 or 2 african dwarf frogs
-1 or 3 gold mystery snails
I would really like this to be a planted tank but I have never tried plants before. I am a little worried about what kind of plants I should try, and whether my fish will eat them.
Also, I am planning to take some water from my dad's 33 gallon community to kick start my cycling. Does this really work? Is there anything I should watch out for with this?
SO... does anyone have any suggestions about my plan? Is there something that looks like a bad idea? Or (even better) are there any suggestions on what could be better about it? Other fish ideas? Etc?
edit: Oh, and I'd like some kind of bottom feeding somethingorother to help with keeping some of the algae in check.
Now... I am about to start a freshwater community tank. It is still a ways off as I'm not even finished building the canopy yet, let alone begun cycling but I am trying my best to plan ahead. I am looking for input/suggestions on my idea for my community... here's the info:
size: 55 gallons
filter: rena xp3
airpump/heater: undecided
light: 36' T-5 dual strip
substrate: flourite/gravel mix
The kind of fish I am thinking of are:
-assorted tetras
-assorted barbs
-2ish bala sharks
-1 or 2 african dwarf frogs
-1 or 3 gold mystery snails
I would really like this to be a planted tank but I have never tried plants before. I am a little worried about what kind of plants I should try, and whether my fish will eat them.
Also, I am planning to take some water from my dad's 33 gallon community to kick start my cycling. Does this really work? Is there anything I should watch out for with this?
SO... does anyone have any suggestions about my plan? Is there something that looks like a bad idea? Or (even better) are there any suggestions on what could be better about it? Other fish ideas? Etc?
edit: Oh, and I'd like some kind of bottom feeding somethingorother to help with keeping some of the algae in check.