I Am Manwithnofish

[manwithnofish]

I think I purchased an Oceanic 70 gal. tall tank (36"wx18"wx25"deep). Have not received it yet. I know less than nothing, (but I'm happy). I need lots of advice, so I bought some books. I'm planning a FW community planted tank. Can't decide on a filter systems. I bought some stuff online to go with the tank. So far, I ordered 3 - 15lb bags of Flourite (original) substrate; 2 - 20lb bags of "Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate"; Freshwater Master Test Kit; a 300 watt heater; and a thermometer. None of which has arrived yet. And that's it! I am ManwithnoFish. Right now, I really need some feedback on filters.

 

[poopsydrew]

I think I purchased an Oceanic 70 gal. tall tank (36"wx18"wx25"deep). Have not received it yet. I know less than nothing, (but I'm happy). I need lots of advice, so I bought some books. I'm planning a FW community planted tank. Can't decide on a filter systems. I bought some stuff online to go with the tank. So far, I ordered 3 - 15lb bags of Flourite (original) substrate; 2 - 20lb bags of "Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate"; Freshwater Master Test Kit; a 300 watt heater; and a thermometer. None of which has arrived yet. And that's it! I am ManwithnoFish. Right now, I really need some feedback on filters.

My knowledge on the best filters isnt great as I just use sponge filters for 90 percent of my tanks. I just wanted to say welcome and I absolutley love your screen name, it gave me quite a laugh when I saw your screenname and then the post title....I AM....Manwithnofish!! I have no fish....

Welcome, Im sure a "filter guru" can help you out, if not post in the tropical chit chat section.

Drew

 

[Mikaila31]

I like your screen name too and to TFF

For filters IMO you should go with a canister filter. They are not that cheap, but that would be the best way to filter a large tank. Also it is best to overfilter a tank, so don't be afraid to get a filter rated for a 120gal tank if you want to. Once you get the hang of things it will allow for heavier stocking. And you will be happy you did in the long run .

Also once you get your tank up and running you have to cycle it before you put fish in it. This can take a month, but it will give you lots of time to figure out what you want to stock it with. The easiest and fastest method would be to do a fishless cycle.

 

[manwithnofish]

I just saw a commercial on TV about a robotic device that moves around and cleans the floor. That's cool, but the lady had a donkey in the house drinking out of her aquarium and sitting on her couch. Please tell me that yall don't allow your donkey's to drink from your aquariums!