Broke EF
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Hey guys, I am almost ready for fish, but I wanted to check a few things over before I start buying. First things first, I had asked a couple of questions in another thread that were never answered. Before we get to those, here is my set up, and stocking plans
Aqueon 46 Gallon Bow Front
Aqueon glass lid, and standard light
Aqueon 55/75 filter (says good for 90 gallon)
Aqueon Pro 200 watt heater
Rena 400 air pump with two 10" bubble wands on the sides
I am using sand as my substraight and fake plants with a piece of driftwood. I fishless cycled the tank, and it is all ready to go.
My stocking plans WERE this
More on that later, but for now on to my main questions
Fist, after a LOT of reading on here I have decided to add a couple of things. I would like to add a second filter, and a second heater. First things first, the filter which I want to add for more filtration (obviously), more arreation, and if one filter dies I would have SOMETHING till I can get it fixed/replaced. My question is which filter should I add as a second? I currently have an Aqueon 55/75 and I don't think I really need a second one of those. I was looking at possibly the Aqueon 50 instead which will use the same filter cartridge as my current filter, so that should make it easier.
Next up is the heater. I want to add it for a lot of the same reasons as the second filter, more even heat, and a backup if something happens. I currently have an Aqueon Pro 200 now, and I think I want a second one of those. From what I have found the 200w is more or less just enough for my tank. That seems pretty accurate since it seems that the heater is on quite a bit.
What does everyone think about my plan? Is the 50 a good second filter or overkill? Is the 200w heater good, or overkill (I don't think you will change my mind on this though).
Now I am also thinking of THIS for a stocking plan now,
We were at the LFS today, and the wife really liked the Diamond Tetras. I think I can increase the schools on the tetras, but what do the experts think?
As always, any and all advice is welcome!
Thank you,
Sean
Aqueon 46 Gallon Bow Front
Aqueon glass lid, and standard light
Aqueon 55/75 filter (says good for 90 gallon)
Aqueon Pro 200 watt heater
Rena 400 air pump with two 10" bubble wands on the sides
I am using sand as my substraight and fake plants with a piece of driftwood. I fishless cycled the tank, and it is all ready to go.
My stocking plans WERE this
More on that later, but for now on to my main questions
Fist, after a LOT of reading on here I have decided to add a couple of things. I would like to add a second filter, and a second heater. First things first, the filter which I want to add for more filtration (obviously), more arreation, and if one filter dies I would have SOMETHING till I can get it fixed/replaced. My question is which filter should I add as a second? I currently have an Aqueon 55/75 and I don't think I really need a second one of those. I was looking at possibly the Aqueon 50 instead which will use the same filter cartridge as my current filter, so that should make it easier.
Next up is the heater. I want to add it for a lot of the same reasons as the second filter, more even heat, and a backup if something happens. I currently have an Aqueon Pro 200 now, and I think I want a second one of those. From what I have found the 200w is more or less just enough for my tank. That seems pretty accurate since it seems that the heater is on quite a bit.
What does everyone think about my plan? Is the 50 a good second filter or overkill? Is the 200w heater good, or overkill (I don't think you will change my mind on this though).
Now I am also thinking of THIS for a stocking plan now,
We were at the LFS today, and the wife really liked the Diamond Tetras. I think I can increase the schools on the tetras, but what do the experts think?
As always, any and all advice is welcome!
Thank you,
Sean