Good Setup?

[Joe_Shafe]

Does this sound like a good setup so far a new planted tank

50 gallon high tank (36"x18"x18")
Eheim Classic 2217
Aquatic Life Dual Lamp t5 HO freshwater light (36")
2x 125 watt jaguar heaters

That's what I'm fairly certain I'm going to get. As for co2 I was wondering is what size tank and what type of regulator should I get, as well as how should I diffuse it. I plan on doing it dirted so any tips on brands of soil and if I sould add gravel or sand to the dirt would be appreciated.

Some concerns I have are not enough flow with just the one filter and the light not reaching all of the tank well since it is a fairly deep tank widthwise.

Thanks,
-Joe

 

[Ps3Steveo]

The Eheim will give about 5 x turnover so if your going high tech with CO2 etc I'd get a powerhead,something just above 1000lph to give you 10 x turnover (recommended). What wattage are the tubes your using? As for CO2 why not get a reg from Hong Kong on ebay and use a CO2 fire extinguisher?

 

[Joe_Shafe]

Any recommendations on brands of powerheads? The bulbs are 39 watts one rated at 6,000k and the other is 650 nm, its says "pink roseate". For the CO2 I have access to a free CO2 tank, so should I use it or is their an advantage to using the fire extinguisher?

 

[Joe_Shafe]

For circulation and flow would a Hydor Koralia Nano Pump rated at 240 gph (I think thats about 900 lph, American here ) plus either an aquaclear 20 powerhead that I already have rated at about 100 gph (375 lph) or another canister filter a Marineland C-220 rated at 220 gph (830 lph)

Heres a link to the Hydor Koralia Nano that I'm thinking of buying

http/www.amazon.com/Hydor-Koralia-Nano-Aquarium-Circulation/dp/B0036S4YZ0/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1354318854&sr=1-3&keywords=hydor+koralia+circulation+pump

 

[Ps3Steveo]

I'd go with the 240GPH that way your covered turnover wise, with the CO2 if you can find a reg to fit your CO2 canister then use it mate, I always suggest Fire Extinguishers as they are big and cheap so value for money is great.