-=Jeff=-
Aquarium Advice Freak
Hello,
My son (3 yrs) wanted an aquarium for Christmas this year. Well I happened to get a 40 Gal Tank (external dimensions 48x16x12.5 inches). I also got the Hood w/light and the stand.
We stopped at Petco last night just to see some of what is available.
Now, I need get all the stuff to get it running. My friend I got my tank from has a 55 Gal, and mentioned the Penguin Bio-wheel Filter.
After looking at posts here and seeing that mentioned I think I will go that route But which one will I need? I assume a Heater is required too..
is the Bio-wheel filter all that is needed to cycle the water? I don't want to buy stuff that is not needed but I also don't want to skimp on things either.
When I was a kid (around 8 yrs old) our family had a 10 Gal tank, but after reading stuff here I think that tank had more fish then it was suppose to. I remember having guppies and neon tetras I believe
As for Fish I am not really sure what to get, I think a nice community tank would be good with some variety, but that will be determined after I get the tank set up.
I also noticed mention of a QT tank, I have the old 10 Gal from when I was a kid but I would need to be sure it does not leak.
So any help in getting started and getting the equipment for the tank would be helpful
Jeff
My son (3 yrs) wanted an aquarium for Christmas this year. Well I happened to get a 40 Gal Tank (external dimensions 48x16x12.5 inches). I also got the Hood w/light and the stand.
We stopped at Petco last night just to see some of what is available.
Now, I need get all the stuff to get it running. My friend I got my tank from has a 55 Gal, and mentioned the Penguin Bio-wheel Filter.
After looking at posts here and seeing that mentioned I think I will go that route But which one will I need? I assume a Heater is required too..
is the Bio-wheel filter all that is needed to cycle the water? I don't want to buy stuff that is not needed but I also don't want to skimp on things either.
When I was a kid (around 8 yrs old) our family had a 10 Gal tank, but after reading stuff here I think that tank had more fish then it was suppose to. I remember having guppies and neon tetras I believe
As for Fish I am not really sure what to get, I think a nice community tank would be good with some variety, but that will be determined after I get the tank set up.
I also noticed mention of a QT tank, I have the old 10 Gal from when I was a kid but I would need to be sure it does not leak.
So any help in getting started and getting the equipment for the tank would be helpful
Jeff