Changing up my tank

[Crash607]

Hey everyone, I have decided that I want to get rid of my old red fling gravel substrate in my 90 gallon tank. I know that I want to change my tank into a mediumly (if that is even a word) planted tank. Its gonna be a community tank with discus, cory's, smaller fish etc... I cannot decide wether or not I would like a dark substrate such as that eco-complete stuff, or a nice, bright, white sand. I think the eco complete would look cool but I am worried it would make my fish darken up a lot. Last of all, I want to add another filter to the tank. Currently it is just running an eheim 2217 classic, but if I got a new one what would you guys go with? Remember, I wouldn't want something what would move water to fast. If anyone has pictures of thier tanks PLEASE do post them.

Thanks,
Tyler

 

[ray777]

Go with lighter color gravel if your going to keep discus. Filtration maybe another ehiem or wetdry.

 

[sidewinderbiker]

go with the ehiem for not a w/d for a planted tank

 

[Crash607]

so I shouldnt do the eheim wet/dry then?

 

[jersey600]

if you're serious about keeping the plants, discard the wet/dry and add another eheim to the cleaning arsenal.

plantedtank.net has a bunch of good info and forums as well. they're a hardcore bunch over there.

 

[Crash607]

well the tank will be more for the fish, not strictly a planted tank.

 

[Crash607]

Anyone here ever used ADA's products?