I'm setting up a new 75 gallon aquarium. I currently have a 35 hex and I've gone through 10 and 15 gallon aquariums as well. All of them used the same setup - undergravel filter with a mechanical hanging filter. I finally decided to build the big aquarium like I've wanted to for years.
I am currently finishing the stand (woodworking is one of my hobbies) and I have the tank ready to go (along with the light and the hood). I was considering my "standard" setup, but it looks like undergravel filters aren't exactly that common any longer. My options are as follows, and I want to make sure I'm not missing anything:
Filtration (some combination of...)
1) Two hanging filters, probably AquaClear 70
2) AquaTop CF-400UV
3) Undergravel with two powerheads
I'm currently leaning towards using only the canister.
Heater (either/or)
1) Two Aqueon heaters (probably 150W or 200W)
2) Fluval 300W Electronic
I'm currently leaning towards the Fluval, as it seems from what I've read like having it next to the spray bar is a great combination. It looks like one canister and one heater is more than adequate with the proper setup but I also want to make sure I'm not forgetting anything.
I plan on putting in a group of angels, a group of clown loaches, and probably a few yellow labidos. I know the loaches and angels are compatible. The labidos in my experience have been the least aggressive of the Africans and in multiple tanks have never bothered any of my angels (even in a 10 gallon). That's all I had for now.
I am currently finishing the stand (woodworking is one of my hobbies) and I have the tank ready to go (along with the light and the hood). I was considering my "standard" setup, but it looks like undergravel filters aren't exactly that common any longer. My options are as follows, and I want to make sure I'm not missing anything:
Filtration (some combination of...)
1) Two hanging filters, probably AquaClear 70
2) AquaTop CF-400UV
3) Undergravel with two powerheads
I'm currently leaning towards using only the canister.
Heater (either/or)
1) Two Aqueon heaters (probably 150W or 200W)
2) Fluval 300W Electronic
I'm currently leaning towards the Fluval, as it seems from what I've read like having it next to the spray bar is a great combination. It looks like one canister and one heater is more than adequate with the proper setup but I also want to make sure I'm not forgetting anything.
I plan on putting in a group of angels, a group of clown loaches, and probably a few yellow labidos. I know the loaches and angels are compatible. The labidos in my experience have been the least aggressive of the Africans and in multiple tanks have never bothered any of my angels (even in a 10 gallon). That's all I had for now.