Juwel Trigon 190 Filter And Stocking Question

[xgillian89x]

Hiya, I just got a juwel trigon 190 yesterday and it's set up, not cycled yet though. It only has the internal filter that it comes with, I'm cycling it with that but plan on adding my fluval external to it aswell once it has cycled as my fluval is running my other tank at the moment. Can anyone give me advice on what exactly to buy for the internal? Took me long enough to figure out what to use in my fluval, I'm clueless about internals! I'll be buying it online so if someone can recommend what I use that would be fab

Also, what could I keep in my tank once it's cycled? I currently have 5 sunset platys, 3 lemon tetras and a bristle nose plec which will be getting moved over so what fish could I get to go with them? My son is dying to get a kissing gourami or 2 but I've heard mixed views on these fish? I'd like something bigger as never had a big tropical tank before but don't know what to get. Thanks in advance x

 

[Essjay]

A couple of links for you.
This gives the spec for the tank and which model filter it is and
this is the filter manual.
 
But don't bother with the black carbon sponge and buy a roll of filter wool instead of Juwel's own brand white pads.

 

[Ninjouzata]

You are adding ammonia to cycle the tank right? And following THIS?
Just wanting to check as letting it sit there doesn't do anything except ensure everything is working.
 
Once it is cycled and you move your fish over, I'd up the lemon tetras as they are schooling fish so should be kept in groups of 6+.
Do you have driftwood for your bn plec?
 
Is there any particular type of fish you're looking for as in coloration or size?
A good thing to do is go to your LFS and write down the fish you like and post the list here and someone can say what is compatible and what isn't.
 
What sort of substrate is in the tank?

 

[xgillian89x]

That's fab, I had looked for the manual but couldn't find it. Thanks

 

[xgillian89x]

I'm currently using fish food but I have ordered a bottle of ammonia which should be here by Friday.

I did have 8 lemon tetras but they're my oldest fish, they'll be 5 this august so I wasn't sure if I would be ok to buy baby ones to go with the adults? Compared to the ones I have, the ones from the shop are tiny.

Yes I have a bit driftwood in my current tank, there is also a bit to go in the new tank and I'll be adding all my live plants from my current tank in aswell. He doesn't even pay attention to it though, he only ever leaves the underside of his bridge for food I think lol.

The substrate is just gravel, quite fine though.

The closest shop to me that sells fish is pets at home and their selection is terrible so I need to travel a bit further so I would prefer to have a rough idea what fish would be suitable. I plan on getting some cories. Would kissing gouramis be advisable? I can't think of any fish that I've seen in the past that I've liked, I might just need to make the trip to see which ones I like the look of. It's been so long since I bought fish.

 

[Ninjouzata]

Ah okay. Try to get the fish food out before you put in the ammonia as you can't measure how much ammonia the food will put off.
 
Hrm, I'd think they should be fine with the bigger ones. Might want to look up their lifespan as well.
 
Just checking on the DW since they like to rasp on it and it aids in digestion
 
Can you get a pic of the gravel? It's generally not a good idea to put bottom dwellers like cories on it as it can erode their barbels and cause infections.
I'd switch to sand if you can, it also looks more natural IMO.
 
I don't really know much about kissing gourami except they seem to get quite mean as they age. I wouldn't get one.
Why not one of the other gourami? Honeys are quite peaceful. Or if you want something bigger 3-spots are beautiful.
 
Or perhaps a different centerpiece like some peacock gudgeons.

 

[xgillian89x]

Oh ok, didn't know that. I'll clean the gravel before I start with the ammonia. My mum had the same gravel I'm using and kept cories for years with no problems, it's just slightly thicker than sand. I tried to take a picture but I only have the ipad and picture quality is terrible.

I've read in a few places that the kissing gouramis can be aggressive, my son saw them in a shop a while ago and fell in love with them and he has nagged me non stop about getting them but I might just need to put up with the nagging lol.

When I get a chance I'll get into a shop with a good selection of fish and see what I like and will ask once I've been. Thanks for your help