civilalloy
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I just got a 125 gallon tank for super cheap (it just had a small leak I neeed to seal). The largest tank I have right now is only 20 gallons, so this is sure to be a completely different beast. I have a few general ideas on what I want to do with this tank, and was hoping for a few suggestions, with regards to lighting, planting, scaping, maintenance, stocking, etc.
First of all, my tank is approximately 48" tall x 36" wide x 16" thick, and has a slightly bowed front.
I would LOVE for this to be a planted tank. I understand that this may be a bit expensive, but from what I've seen, should be doable. From my research, the biggest hurdle would be having usable light reach the bottom of the tank. Would something like this work? Would I need more than one? If not, what would you guys suggest? Does anyone know a good LED solution?
For planting, assuming I can get an acceptable lighting solution, HOW ON EARTH am I going to plant stuff? Do they make a super long version of the standard aquascaping tools? Or will I actually have to climb inside of this thing? Would I need to use CO2 or fertilizer? Any recommendations for substrate?
I was thinking of using some lava rock and some driftwood, possibly using suction cups since the tank is so tall? Has anyone done this?
I was thinking of modifying my gravel vac with some PVC to make it long enough, do you think this would work?
Lastly, what kind of fish would you guys recommend? My wife and I are planning to combine most of three 20 gallons we already have (guppies, an oranda goldfish, mollies, a school of bloodfin tetra). We wanted to add two or three angels, a couple red tailed sharks, african dwarf frogs (is the tank too deep for them, since they have to surface for air?), hopefully some kind of crustacean that wouldn't be eaten, but also wouldn't eat any fish?
Thank you for any suggestions!
First of all, my tank is approximately 48" tall x 36" wide x 16" thick, and has a slightly bowed front.
I would LOVE for this to be a planted tank. I understand that this may be a bit expensive, but from what I've seen, should be doable. From my research, the biggest hurdle would be having usable light reach the bottom of the tank. Would something like this work? Would I need more than one? If not, what would you guys suggest? Does anyone know a good LED solution?
For planting, assuming I can get an acceptable lighting solution, HOW ON EARTH am I going to plant stuff? Do they make a super long version of the standard aquascaping tools? Or will I actually have to climb inside of this thing? Would I need to use CO2 or fertilizer? Any recommendations for substrate?
I was thinking of using some lava rock and some driftwood, possibly using suction cups since the tank is so tall? Has anyone done this?
I was thinking of modifying my gravel vac with some PVC to make it long enough, do you think this would work?
Lastly, what kind of fish would you guys recommend? My wife and I are planning to combine most of three 20 gallons we already have (guppies, an oranda goldfish, mollies, a school of bloodfin tetra). We wanted to add two or three angels, a couple red tailed sharks, african dwarf frogs (is the tank too deep for them, since they have to surface for air?), hopefully some kind of crustacean that wouldn't be eaten, but also wouldn't eat any fish?
Thank you for any suggestions!
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