40 gal set up

jaws7777

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Gonna pick up a 40 gal today good deal. Comes with tank, stand, and lights. Plan on putting a small Jd in maybe try my luck with ebjd. I am a a month or two away from getting the 150 gal but wanted to set this one up in sons room. What filter should I go with wanna get everything set up tonight and start cycling. Also let me know if I left anything out.
heater
filter
python
substrate
master test kit
????
 

lp85253

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A single ac 110..or an ac70 + a sponge filter..would be MY preference ...but for canister how about an API xp L...(OLD XP3 ... amazon $105).......... HEATER: I like top fin heaters...100 or 150 w....(petsmart)...they are guaranteed for life (buy 1 save the receipt..your done buying heaters for that tank)...substrate pool filter sand and pea gravel mix....python ,check.....test kit,API...:popcorn:
 

jaws7777

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aight tracking down all the stuff now.... I'll be going back to work in a few weeks (had surgery) and can't wait for the 150 gal. let you know how it goes
 

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aight tracking down all the stuff now.... I'll be going back to work in a few weeks (had surgery) and can't wait for the 150 gal. let you know how it goes
I wish you good luck with this tank. It's weird that today I just posted I'm getting a 55 more than likely for a great deal (free) as I'm waiting for my 180 (which I'm getting September 2015). Hope your tank does well bro and pm me if you decide you want a cat in your 40.
 

lp85253

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aight tracking down all the stuff now.... I'll be going back to work in a few weeks (had surgery) and can't wait for the 150 gal. let you know how it goes
good .. hope you are feeling well:) 40's can be a fun tank ...lots of stock options for such a small size
 

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I'd suggest a 406 myself.. but if its lightly stocked a sponge filter may be all you need. I have a 40b with my festae growouts just with a sponge filter. BUT.. if its in a bedroom.. go 406/405
 

jaws7777

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Hey guys got the tank home just gonna fill it and let it sit in the basement for a few hours make sure no leaks.
 

jaws7777

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I ended up just getting an ac110 I was really pressed for time figured what the hell can always use it in the bigger tank. There wasn't many other options at the lfs

Hey divemaster looks like we both want Cadillac but have to settle for mountain bikes lol
 

divemaster99

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I ended up just getting an ac110 I was really pressed for time figured what the hell can always use it in the bigger tank. There wasn't many other options at the lfs

Hey divemaster looks like we both want Cadillac but have to settle for mountain bikes lol
yeah, but we'll get the nice car eventually! Just have to wait.
 

jaws7777

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good .. hope you are feeling well:) 40's can be a fun tank ...lots of stock options for such a small size
Yeah back surgery is b$ tch really I didn't think I could put much in there I wanna try an EBJD I know they are delicate but what the hell. Figured one of them and I would be maxed
 
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