I’m getting ready to set up a new 90 gallon tank, here is my basic plan, please give me some feedback on my choices.
I have an Eheim ecco pro canister filter , 198 gph running on my current 29 gallon setup. Planning on another one of these or something similar.
90 gallon standard glass tank: 48x18x24, with a glass lid. I am going to order this from my local store, is there any reason to consider the marineland overflow equipped tank? I understand these are generally used for marine tanks with sumps, but I really don’t understand the purpose and/or benefits of the dedicated overflow area.
Stand: I am going to build my own stand and canopy to save some money, and because the off the shelf stands don’t match our furniture. Planning on a 28-30” height, I want it to be at a nice viewing height but not so tall as to make maintenance especially difficult.
Lighting: leaning toward the Current USA satellite led plus pro, 48-60”. Or maybe the Marineland advanced led strip light 48-60” to save some money, and opinions on these? Is the current worth the extra money?
Substrate: 50-70 lbs of Carib Sea sahara sand. Not sure how much I need but this stuff has a nice look to it. Any maintenance issues with this type of sand? I plan on getting some eggcrate material to support the rocks, will I have problems with bacteria building up under the sand?
Background: 3d background from universal rocks, leaning toward the crevice style. One thing I am not clear on is how to configure the pickup(s) for the filter with this type of background.
Décor: Some combination of rocks, still not sure exactly what I want here.
Plants: No ideas yet, but I would like a handful of live plants. Something low maintenance.
Fish: I have 3 cichlids in my current 29 gallon setup, at least one is a male mbuna, not too sure on the others. I must admit I enjoy the mbuna, but the size and beauty of the peacocks has really caught my eye. Any chance I could keep my mbuna with a primarily peacock tank?
I have to admit that low maintenance is important to me. I need a setup that is easy to clean and maintain. Please keep this in mind with any suggestions.
I have an Eheim ecco pro canister filter , 198 gph running on my current 29 gallon setup. Planning on another one of these or something similar.
90 gallon standard glass tank: 48x18x24, with a glass lid. I am going to order this from my local store, is there any reason to consider the marineland overflow equipped tank? I understand these are generally used for marine tanks with sumps, but I really don’t understand the purpose and/or benefits of the dedicated overflow area.
Stand: I am going to build my own stand and canopy to save some money, and because the off the shelf stands don’t match our furniture. Planning on a 28-30” height, I want it to be at a nice viewing height but not so tall as to make maintenance especially difficult.
Lighting: leaning toward the Current USA satellite led plus pro, 48-60”. Or maybe the Marineland advanced led strip light 48-60” to save some money, and opinions on these? Is the current worth the extra money?
Substrate: 50-70 lbs of Carib Sea sahara sand. Not sure how much I need but this stuff has a nice look to it. Any maintenance issues with this type of sand? I plan on getting some eggcrate material to support the rocks, will I have problems with bacteria building up under the sand?
Background: 3d background from universal rocks, leaning toward the crevice style. One thing I am not clear on is how to configure the pickup(s) for the filter with this type of background.
Décor: Some combination of rocks, still not sure exactly what I want here.
Plants: No ideas yet, but I would like a handful of live plants. Something low maintenance.
Fish: I have 3 cichlids in my current 29 gallon setup, at least one is a male mbuna, not too sure on the others. I must admit I enjoy the mbuna, but the size and beauty of the peacocks has really caught my eye. Any chance I could keep my mbuna with a primarily peacock tank?
I have to admit that low maintenance is important to me. I need a setup that is easy to clean and maintain. Please keep this in mind with any suggestions.
