Hi all,
I've been lurking around reading up on my new found hobby.
Always wanted a SW aquarium but the more I learn about it, the more I realize how time-consuming/costly it can be... So I decided to go the FW route instead. Might switch later on.
I've already bought the 55 gal stand from walmart, made by Aqua culture for 89$ and I went to a LFS and saw the Aqueon 55 gal deluxe kit for 190$ ( http://www.aqueonproducts.com/products/aquarium-kits.htm )
The AGA definitely looks more well-built than the AquaCulture 55 tank from WalMart which goes for 166$.
1) Is the AGA a good buy?
2) Is the Aqueon kit enough to get me started on the fishless cycle?
I want it to looks similar to this http://www.afishybusinessinc.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/schwartz2.190230827_std.jpg
As for fish, I haven't decided on the fish, but I could use some ideas here.
3) Are there any SW looking FW fish??
I'm into
a. funny odd looking and colorful fish like puffer, clown (SW i know..)
b. something rare like Polypterus ansorgii (dont know where to get it...),
c. freshwater crab, if any (i know fiddler and red claw are not..)
d. eel
4) any suggestions on fish and live plants are welcome.
Thanks for reading
I've been lurking around reading up on my new found hobby.
Always wanted a SW aquarium but the more I learn about it, the more I realize how time-consuming/costly it can be... So I decided to go the FW route instead. Might switch later on.
I've already bought the 55 gal stand from walmart, made by Aqua culture for 89$ and I went to a LFS and saw the Aqueon 55 gal deluxe kit for 190$ ( http://www.aqueonproducts.com/products/aquarium-kits.htm )
The AGA definitely looks more well-built than the AquaCulture 55 tank from WalMart which goes for 166$.
1) Is the AGA a good buy?
2) Is the Aqueon kit enough to get me started on the fishless cycle?
I want it to looks similar to this http://www.afishybusinessinc.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/schwartz2.190230827_std.jpg
As for fish, I haven't decided on the fish, but I could use some ideas here.
3) Are there any SW looking FW fish??
I'm into
a. funny odd looking and colorful fish like puffer, clown (SW i know..)
b. something rare like Polypterus ansorgii (dont know where to get it...),
c. freshwater crab, if any (i know fiddler and red claw are not..)
d. eel
4) any suggestions on fish and live plants are welcome.
Thanks for reading