Hey everyone,
I have just purchased a 200L (Fluval Roma 200 & TT EX700 External filter) tank & filter which I will be setting up early next week, I will be going through a full fishless cycle to make sure the water quality is correct before adding any fish. It will be a Community aquarium and I would also like to have plants in the aquarium. I will be updating this thread (inc photos) often to document everything I do, and hopefully I can get advice to help me set up a healthy aquarium full of happy fish
My first questions are as follows;
1, Will sand be good to use in ther tank or will this be a pain when cleaning, or am I better off using gravel?
2, Should the tank be fully cycled before adding plants? or can I add plants before water cycle complete?
3, Should I use all the media which is included with the TT EX700 Filter?
4, Will I need an airstone to help aerate the water?
5, Is it best to have the heater across the middle of tank or would it be OK at either end?
6, Whats the best place to buy internal 3D backgrounds? I dont realy want a boaring background stuck on back of tank!
Sorry for all the questions, but I want to get everything right without having to waste to much money in the process. And as always any help or advise is much appreciated
Dan
I have just purchased a 200L (Fluval Roma 200 & TT EX700 External filter) tank & filter which I will be setting up early next week, I will be going through a full fishless cycle to make sure the water quality is correct before adding any fish. It will be a Community aquarium and I would also like to have plants in the aquarium. I will be updating this thread (inc photos) often to document everything I do, and hopefully I can get advice to help me set up a healthy aquarium full of happy fish
My first questions are as follows;
1, Will sand be good to use in ther tank or will this be a pain when cleaning, or am I better off using gravel?
2, Should the tank be fully cycled before adding plants? or can I add plants before water cycle complete?
3, Should I use all the media which is included with the TT EX700 Filter?
4, Will I need an airstone to help aerate the water?
5, Is it best to have the heater across the middle of tank or would it be OK at either end?
6, Whats the best place to buy internal 3D backgrounds? I dont realy want a boaring background stuck on back of tank!
Sorry for all the questions, but I want to get everything right without having to waste to much money in the process. And as always any help or advise is much appreciated
Dan