Hello everyone! to start this is the most active fish forum I could find! I am not asking about predator fish or monster fish more so on setting up a tank! I already asked about the fish I am putting in, in another thread!
I'm starting a new 75 gallon planted tank, but this will be my first planted tank and real aquarium I guess you could say. So, I was thinking of using eco complete as my substrate and put a thin layer of either black or white sand on top of it! So my first question is if just about 3 inches of eco complete and a thin layer of sand on top would be fine to put my plants in?
Next question! The general temperature in my house is around 65 and I am going to need a heater! I was wondering if I should do one strong heater or two weak heaters. One on the right of the tank and one on the left! Also, what heater would you recommend?
Next question! What filter should I get? I have no preference or anything so I would like to get advice on a filter from people who are a lot more skilled in the hobby!
Onto the next, if I collect my own rocks and driftwood from the beach/local ponds/rivers should I boil the wood and the rocks? What should I do to clean them and make sure they are safe to go into my aquarium!
Co2 diffusers! I do not understand if these are necessary or not for my tank and If so do you have one you would recommend?
That is all I have to ask for now! Thank you so much in advance!
I'm starting a new 75 gallon planted tank, but this will be my first planted tank and real aquarium I guess you could say. So, I was thinking of using eco complete as my substrate and put a thin layer of either black or white sand on top of it! So my first question is if just about 3 inches of eco complete and a thin layer of sand on top would be fine to put my plants in?
Next question! The general temperature in my house is around 65 and I am going to need a heater! I was wondering if I should do one strong heater or two weak heaters. One on the right of the tank and one on the left! Also, what heater would you recommend?
Next question! What filter should I get? I have no preference or anything so I would like to get advice on a filter from people who are a lot more skilled in the hobby!
Onto the next, if I collect my own rocks and driftwood from the beach/local ponds/rivers should I boil the wood and the rocks? What should I do to clean them and make sure they are safe to go into my aquarium!
Co2 diffusers! I do not understand if these are necessary or not for my tank and If so do you have one you would recommend?
That is all I have to ask for now! Thank you so much in advance!