mfdrookie516
Aquarium Free - 2+ Years
Alright, so for the longest time, I've sworn that I'd never be unfaithful to my africans... well, that's about to change. I've seen so many beautiful tanks (thanks JOM and DragonFish) that were planted and had fish like angels, rams, tetras, etc.
So here's what I'm thinking. I plan to purchase a 55g tank from craigslist. Since I'm only planning, it may turn in to a 75g. I will most likely go with PFS substrate, but I really like the look of some of the substrates aimed at planted tanks. We'll see about that. I will order a T5HO fixture. Most likely it will be a cheap-o from fishneedit.com, but if I do get a 75g, I'll probably get a Nova Extreme or something of that nature. That's about all I've figured out. I definitely don't want a high tech, co2 injected tank. I want it simple, and self sufficient in that I don't really have a lot of extra time to spend dosing ferts, adjusting co2, etc.
What I need from you guys:
Fish suggestions. I know I want a pair of angels, a pair of rams, and either cardinals or neons. I also want a pair of bristlenose plecos. Perhaps a school of cories?
Plant suggestions. I'm a noob at plants. I have java fern, anubias, baby tears, and something else, but thats all the experience I have with plants. I want those big extravagant plants that grow nice and big, and some that stay small for the front. I want some mosses too, probably java or christmas.
I'd say I'll probably go with HOB filters for now. I have an AC50 on one of my 10g tanks that I'll be taking down. I'll probably throw that on there and get an AC70 or AC110 to compliment it.
Any other ideas? I hope to make this a reality within the next couple weeks.
So here's what I'm thinking. I plan to purchase a 55g tank from craigslist. Since I'm only planning, it may turn in to a 75g. I will most likely go with PFS substrate, but I really like the look of some of the substrates aimed at planted tanks. We'll see about that. I will order a T5HO fixture. Most likely it will be a cheap-o from fishneedit.com, but if I do get a 75g, I'll probably get a Nova Extreme or something of that nature. That's about all I've figured out. I definitely don't want a high tech, co2 injected tank. I want it simple, and self sufficient in that I don't really have a lot of extra time to spend dosing ferts, adjusting co2, etc.
What I need from you guys:
Fish suggestions. I know I want a pair of angels, a pair of rams, and either cardinals or neons. I also want a pair of bristlenose plecos. Perhaps a school of cories?
Plant suggestions. I'm a noob at plants. I have java fern, anubias, baby tears, and something else, but thats all the experience I have with plants. I want those big extravagant plants that grow nice and big, and some that stay small for the front. I want some mosses too, probably java or christmas.
I'd say I'll probably go with HOB filters for now. I have an AC50 on one of my 10g tanks that I'll be taking down. I'll probably throw that on there and get an AC70 or AC110 to compliment it.
Any other ideas? I hope to make this a reality within the next couple weeks.