BackInUtah
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- Feb 18, 2018
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Hello all,
I decided to get back in the freshwater aquarium hobby after taking a while and doing saltwater. I have a 75 gallon tall tank. The last tank I had for freshwater was 18 gallons so it is quite the difference.
I want to start the cycling process next weekend and have read that I can put in decorations and plants to start that. I guess I should mention that I want live plants this time around. That is actually my first question. Can I put live plants in with other decorations that my kids would like? What type of substrate will be best and what plants are best? Can anyone send pics of what they have done?
Also please send stocking ideas. I always liked cichlids but don't know what can go with them because I like a variety of fish. I also like discus but they are expensive. I am not set on anything in particular though. Please send ideas and favorites.
Thank you in advance for all your help.
I decided to get back in the freshwater aquarium hobby after taking a while and doing saltwater. I have a 75 gallon tall tank. The last tank I had for freshwater was 18 gallons so it is quite the difference.
I want to start the cycling process next weekend and have read that I can put in decorations and plants to start that. I guess I should mention that I want live plants this time around. That is actually my first question. Can I put live plants in with other decorations that my kids would like? What type of substrate will be best and what plants are best? Can anyone send pics of what they have done?
Also please send stocking ideas. I always liked cichlids but don't know what can go with them because I like a variety of fish. I also like discus but they are expensive. I am not set on anything in particular though. Please send ideas and favorites.
Thank you in advance for all your help.