Hello all,
I have not posted in a long while, as school has kept me very busy. However, with the end of semester fast approaching drool, I thought I might give myself a little treat and plan out a bigger system for next fall. As the topic says, I would like to upgrade to a 40g breeder. I plan on going pressurized with CO2, and have budgeted about $150 for that, though I believe I can do it for under $80.
The lighting I am considering:
1) 2 x 96W PC retrofit from AHSuppply, for 192W
2) 2 x 90W VHO retrofit, for 180W
Filtration is another matter, as I'm only familiar with HOBs. I imagine an Eheim or Fluval canister would certainly be sufficient, and would rather not use HOBs for the appearance aspect. Sumps and/or wet/dry systems are out of the question.
Plants would be fairly easy, despite the high light. Corkscrew Val, a nice carpet of hairgrass, a large anubias or crypt, etc. Fauna is another matter completely, but they'd have to be able to tolerate the light.
So, what should I choose for lighting and filtration?
Regards,
Marty
I have not posted in a long while, as school has kept me very busy. However, with the end of semester fast approaching drool, I thought I might give myself a little treat and plan out a bigger system for next fall. As the topic says, I would like to upgrade to a 40g breeder. I plan on going pressurized with CO2, and have budgeted about $150 for that, though I believe I can do it for under $80.
The lighting I am considering:
1) 2 x 96W PC retrofit from AHSuppply, for 192W
2) 2 x 90W VHO retrofit, for 180W
Filtration is another matter, as I'm only familiar with HOBs. I imagine an Eheim or Fluval canister would certainly be sufficient, and would rather not use HOBs for the appearance aspect. Sumps and/or wet/dry systems are out of the question.
Plants would be fairly easy, despite the high light. Corkscrew Val, a nice carpet of hairgrass, a large anubias or crypt, etc. Fauna is another matter completely, but they'd have to be able to tolerate the light.
So, what should I choose for lighting and filtration?
Regards,
Marty