Well guys I am rolling up the sleeves and going to try my luck @ freshwater fishing.
I bought a used 110-gallon tank the other day...that was the easy part. I like the idea of getting the Magnum 350 deluxe pro for 3 reasons. Its quiet has a bio wheel and you can vac into the filter. The neg. is it only does 350 gph. I feel this will short me the 4 changes per hr. I did see a filter I think it was called oceanclear, which would give me all I want.... but it looked like an industrial filter and didn't look like it would be very quiet. Anyone have suggestions on a quiet filter setup?
Also I am looking for a professional opinion on lighting. Since I have a deep tank, 48 x 18 x 30, and I am going to have a lot of plants what type of wattage should I get? I have been leaning towards compact lighting. I saw a fixture on the net w\ 2 95 watt bulbs + 2 blue lights. But then again if I get hardy plants will two fixtures @ home depot 40w x 4= 160 watts. Will that be sufficient, using their plant bulbs?
Looking for suggestions for lighting also. Something that isn't too expensive but gives me a setup so I don't have to start all over again. I want to do this right the first time regarding the equipment.
Thanks In Advance
1 - 110 gallon tank
1 tank stand
no filters
no lighting
lots of patience
I bought a used 110-gallon tank the other day...that was the easy part. I like the idea of getting the Magnum 350 deluxe pro for 3 reasons. Its quiet has a bio wheel and you can vac into the filter. The neg. is it only does 350 gph. I feel this will short me the 4 changes per hr. I did see a filter I think it was called oceanclear, which would give me all I want.... but it looked like an industrial filter and didn't look like it would be very quiet. Anyone have suggestions on a quiet filter setup?
Also I am looking for a professional opinion on lighting. Since I have a deep tank, 48 x 18 x 30, and I am going to have a lot of plants what type of wattage should I get? I have been leaning towards compact lighting. I saw a fixture on the net w\ 2 95 watt bulbs + 2 blue lights. But then again if I get hardy plants will two fixtures @ home depot 40w x 4= 160 watts. Will that be sufficient, using their plant bulbs?
Looking for suggestions for lighting also. Something that isn't too expensive but gives me a setup so I don't have to start all over again. I want to do this right the first time regarding the equipment.
Thanks In Advance
1 - 110 gallon tank
1 tank stand
no filters
no lighting
lots of patience
