Im about to setup a 125g to grow out a group of eight 3.5" Midas that I am getting from Jeff Rapps. Id like your thoughts on filtration and substrate.
Filtration
Here is my proposed setup:
2 - Hydro 5 sponge filters driven by air pumps (primary bio filtration)
1 - AquaTop CF-500 (primary mechanical filtration)
2 powerheads to keep detritus suspended
I have no doubt the above will be more than enough bio filtration. My concern is mechanical. I want to ensure the water is clear. Im wondering if I would be better off with a smaller canister and a HOB or two smaller canisters.
Substrate
I want black gravel. However, all the black gravel that I have tried seems to lose its color over time. I could go with TMS, but not sure I want to spend that much. Is there a brand of gravel that does not lose its color?
I also thought about going with pool filter sand and adding small black river rock to the top of the sand. My concern with sand is detritus sitting on top.
Filtration
Here is my proposed setup:
2 - Hydro 5 sponge filters driven by air pumps (primary bio filtration)
1 - AquaTop CF-500 (primary mechanical filtration)
2 powerheads to keep detritus suspended
I have no doubt the above will be more than enough bio filtration. My concern is mechanical. I want to ensure the water is clear. Im wondering if I would be better off with a smaller canister and a HOB or two smaller canisters.
Substrate
I want black gravel. However, all the black gravel that I have tried seems to lose its color over time. I could go with TMS, but not sure I want to spend that much. Is there a brand of gravel that does not lose its color?
I also thought about going with pool filter sand and adding small black river rock to the top of the sand. My concern with sand is detritus sitting on top.
