75gal tank setup help
- Thread starter KrystyonWayne24
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Can someone tell me if these are males or females? I am not sure as I don't really understand what they mean by markings on the head. They both have markings all over their faces but both seem to have a bare spot inbetween their eyes on their forheads.
I'm trying to understand this filter stuff. I have seen where people aren't useing the carbon filter pads and just using polyfill. Would that be ok for me to use or should I use something else or stick with the prefilled carbon pads?
Need to know heading to Owasso today to possibly pick up a few things.
Need to know heading to Owasso today to possibly pick up a few things.
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To be even more specific...
If it were my tank I'd plan on adding 6-12 cories most likely Corydoras sterbai as well as 3-6 more danios, just to add to the movement. As far as filtration, I'd look into a decently priced smaller canister filter, something like a sun-sun 303B or a Rena XP3 (both around $100) either should handle your tank and would do even better along side your current hob. I'll agree with Gill on the 2 lamp T5HO as far as lighting (this is a solid, reliable choice) but don't be afraid to look into led lighting as well, I'm a fan of Marineland and as long as you stick to low light/low tech plants ie: swords and anubias, etc. then you should be covered in the lighting department only using something like their double bright fixture.Your fish will enjoy a few more plants and by adding only a few leafy greens to your tank you'll get the added benefits of extra deco and filtration.
Concerning deco, I'm a huge fan of how simple and attractive the layout is in you tank, I know that you stated that you eventually plan on adding some type of 3D background but in the mean time I think you'd really enjoy a black background, as it would make your fish really pop and give your tank a more completed look. Not to mention, adding a background to the exterior of the tank is about the simplest thing you can do as far as deco is concerned; paint, poster board, fabric, tint, vinyl, etc. just pick your poison.
good luck finishing up the tank and make sure to keep us updated!
Ok I read that article and several other on here and around on the web. If understanding right I can just use the poly fill and change it when it gets dirty. I don't need to use the carbon unless medicating or suspect have chemicals in water that aren't supposed to be there. I will see about picking up some poly-fil today when in Owasso.
Also do I need to add some kind of extra bio material to the bottom of the filter if so what should I use?
As soon as I am able to I will be getting another filter probably will go with the SunSun but will be the 304B can't hurt to go bigger.
I am looking into adding more fish but currently wanting to get everything setup first. Atleast with the filtering and some plants for hiding and things.
Also do I need to add some kind of extra bio material to the bottom of the filter if so what should I use?
As soon as I am able to I will be getting another filter probably will go with the SunSun but will be the 304B can't hurt to go bigger.
I am looking into adding more fish but currently wanting to get everything setup first. Atleast with the filtering and some plants for hiding and things.
Ok I am looking into getting the SunSun 304B but I have question about it. Does the UV light work on it as far as keeping algee away cause I don't want to deal with it lol. Also I have noticed my fish digging up sand with mouth and moving it and caught them wiggiling bodies at each other last night as well as seen them lip lock for a sec or two. Does this mean they are gonna spawn cause not really ready for that but if do will make myself ready for it I guess lol.
On lighting I am trying to get the shimmer effect and was wondering if could use the CFL bulbs to do it with a clamp light? I currently have a 10.5" clamp light which when hold above tank it does give alittle shimmer but I am trying to get it all across my tank and wondering if would do better if used a smaller style clamp light and just putting about 4 of them up? What do you guys think.
On lighting I am trying to get the shimmer effect and was wondering if could use the CFL bulbs to do it with a clamp light? I currently have a 10.5" clamp light which when hold above tank it does give alittle shimmer but I am trying to get it all across my tank and wondering if would do better if used a smaller style clamp light and just putting about 4 of them up? What do you guys think.
For painting the back of the tank I believe I would use acrylic or does that matter and would I have to drain my tank or can I paint it with no problems with the water in it?
