FingersofFish
Fish Fanatic
Hi There Everyone,
Recently became interested in keeping fish. I have never done this before but am fascinated by many aspects of it and can't wait to get started. I'm a biologist, so some of the technical stuff I understand, but there's no substitute for experience and that's why I'm here.
I've been researching for about a month and am now ready to purchase my first tank, I have some in mind so here goes.
The Basics:
- Aqua One AquaNano 40 (51L at fill level, PL lighting)
- Aqua One EcoStyle 61 (70L, LED lighbar)
*What are the general pro's and cons of each tank?
*Whats the best option in terms of tank size/lighting etc etc. for someone who has never kept fish?
Thanks to anyone who helps me out,
Regards,
Jacob.
Recently became interested in keeping fish. I have never done this before but am fascinated by many aspects of it and can't wait to get started. I'm a biologist, so some of the technical stuff I understand, but there's no substitute for experience and that's why I'm here.
I've been researching for about a month and am now ready to purchase my first tank, I have some in mind so here goes.
The Basics:
- I'm looking to have planted aquarium, and am keen to purchase a tank with decent/LED lighting.
- Really my aim is to form a nice community tank, with lots of color and general splendor.
- I'm on a budget, so my upper maximum for a tank + a stand is £150 - £175 pounds but the cheaper the better (without scrimping) - also maintinence costs/power costs can't be too unreasonable.
- The space I have available for the tank to go is 75cm wide and 40cm deep (height is not an issue).
- I'm looking for an experience, i don't mind a bit of work (part of the experience) but i'm a pretty busy guy so not anything ridiculously intensive in terms of maintenance.
- Aqua One AquaNano 40 (51L at fill level, PL lighting)
- Is this big enough for a first tank/community tank?
- What realistic stocking capacity for small/medium sized fish would be possible?
- Aqua One EcoStyle 61 (70L, LED lighbar)
- Will the sheer water volume make heating particularly expensive? (would this be negated by LED lighting anyway?
*What are the general pro's and cons of each tank?
*Whats the best option in terms of tank size/lighting etc etc. for someone who has never kept fish?
Thanks to anyone who helps me out,
Regards,
Jacob.