Limits2005
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Hi everyone, I've got a few questions on various topics. I am in the process of upgrading from my tank that's been set up a few years to a bigger tank.
I apologise already for how long this post is going to be...
Firstly, a bit of background. My current set up is 80x35x40 (Fluval 125) with Gravel and an internal filter. I've got mainly tetras (Cardinals, Black Neon, Rummy Nose, Serpae), pencil fish, Harlequins, a few BN plecs, Cory's and clown loaches and a couple of dwarf gouramis. I keep the tank around 27 degrees with the lights on from about 6-11.
The tank I'm upgrading to is 120x40x?? I'm not too sure how high it is, internet says 55cm - It's a fluval 4ft tank so I'm guessing Fluval Roma 240l. It's got an external Fluval 306 filter, which from what I understand, has its pipes drilled through the base of the tank. With the measurements and the current community tank mates in mind, any suggestions on some different fish? Maybe slightly larger ones too?
I'm wanting to use sand instead of gravel this time (First time ever used sand and I've been keeping fish on and off for about 15 years). I know I can use Play Sand which is cheaper but I understand it needs a lot more pre set up cleaning and maybe even cooling to steralise it properly. That and it compacts down a lot more and creates toxic gas pockets. So I'm going to use Pool Filter Sand instead - Any good guides on how to prep this? And any cheap sources and how much should I get? I'm thinking 25KG is enough from the calculators that I've used.
I'm also wanting put some live plants in, but I know nothing about plants so I'm a complete beginner. I want some smaller foreground plants and taller ones for the background but I don't want the complete jungle look. Any ideas on these?
Thanks in advance!
Chris!
I apologise already for how long this post is going to be...
Firstly, a bit of background. My current set up is 80x35x40 (Fluval 125) with Gravel and an internal filter. I've got mainly tetras (Cardinals, Black Neon, Rummy Nose, Serpae), pencil fish, Harlequins, a few BN plecs, Cory's and clown loaches and a couple of dwarf gouramis. I keep the tank around 27 degrees with the lights on from about 6-11.
The tank I'm upgrading to is 120x40x?? I'm not too sure how high it is, internet says 55cm - It's a fluval 4ft tank so I'm guessing Fluval Roma 240l. It's got an external Fluval 306 filter, which from what I understand, has its pipes drilled through the base of the tank. With the measurements and the current community tank mates in mind, any suggestions on some different fish? Maybe slightly larger ones too?
I'm wanting to use sand instead of gravel this time (First time ever used sand and I've been keeping fish on and off for about 15 years). I know I can use Play Sand which is cheaper but I understand it needs a lot more pre set up cleaning and maybe even cooling to steralise it properly. That and it compacts down a lot more and creates toxic gas pockets. So I'm going to use Pool Filter Sand instead - Any good guides on how to prep this? And any cheap sources and how much should I get? I'm thinking 25KG is enough from the calculators that I've used.
I'm also wanting put some live plants in, but I know nothing about plants so I'm a complete beginner. I want some smaller foreground plants and taller ones for the background but I don't want the complete jungle look. Any ideas on these?
Thanks in advance!
Chris!