b4tn
Aquarium Advice Regular
My first post here 
I just picked up a 42 gallon tank used for 50 euro. It came with a heater and an eheim in tank power head filter. I ran to the LFS and picked up a Fluval 204 to replace the Eheim, a stand, and two bags of clay based plant substrate that is about 1-2cm.
I am not a noob but I am not an expert. I have had several fresh and a saltwater aquarium over the years but since I move often (Military) I have to start over all the time.
Anyway, this is what I want
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/photopost/data/543/medium/107055_community.JPG
I am planning on an angel community tank, but I want to plant it as heavily as possible. I have done some research on the substrate and an pretty confused. Most sya to use two layers but I cant get an exact answer on what to use for the layers. I am a bit worried also since everyone speaks German over here and all the packaging is also in German (I dont speak the language) so I am not sure if I will find popular recomended name brands. What do I use?
Can I add plants to an un cycled tank or should I wait for it to cycle first?
Should I add as many plants all at once or a little over time. ( Read somewhere to do it all at once)
What is the best florescent light temp for the most natural look and best for the plants?
Thanks in advance
I just picked up a 42 gallon tank used for 50 euro. It came with a heater and an eheim in tank power head filter. I ran to the LFS and picked up a Fluval 204 to replace the Eheim, a stand, and two bags of clay based plant substrate that is about 1-2cm. I am not a noob but I am not an expert. I have had several fresh and a saltwater aquarium over the years but since I move often (Military) I have to start over all the time
. Anyway, this is what I want
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/photopost/data/543/medium/107055_community.JPG
I am planning on an angel community tank, but I want to plant it as heavily as possible. I have done some research on the substrate and an pretty confused. Most sya to use two layers but I cant get an exact answer on what to use for the layers. I am a bit worried also since everyone speaks German over here and all the packaging is also in German (I dont speak the language) so I am not sure if I will find popular recomended name brands. What do I use?
Can I add plants to an un cycled tank or should I wait for it to cycle first?
Should I add as many plants all at once or a little over time. ( Read somewhere to do it all at once)
What is the best florescent light temp for the most natural look and best for the plants?
Thanks in advance
