Tank needs

[Aribenlaw]

I have a 75g running with a 5" Mbu and some community fish on an Eheim canister. What I'm wondering is if I need anything else. Its just the filtration and frequent water changes right now. I'm still pretty new to the hobby so I'm trying to keep my bases covered.

 

[rallysman]

As long as you have a heater (or the water stays warm) you're on the right track.
Test kits are a good idea to have on hand, and make sure to have dechlorinator for water changes.

 

[Aribenlaw]

I forgot to mention that I'd covered the basics. I have a nice heater rated to 90 gallons and the full testing kit. Also dechlorinator and salt on hand in case of health scares. I was more concerned about powerheads, airstones, and the like.

 

[rallysman]

Sounds like your fine. If you dont have much surface agitation you might want to add an air stone but usually it's not really necessary.

 

[HarleyK]

I have a 75g running with a 5" Mbu and some community fish on an Eheim canister.

Good choice, but what model? And what media are you using?

HarleyK

 

[Aribenlaw]

Its a professionel II, number 2028. My manual is mostly in German so I hope that to be the correct nomenclature. As for media, I've got Substrat pro, EHFI MECH, and something else I can't remember and am too lazy to open the filter and find out. Again with the German though. I kinda got sold on the thing by the guy at my fish shop. I was upgrading to my 75 and he insisted I needed this filter. As my other tank was leaking at the time I found it a good idea not to argue.

 

[HarleyK]

Great filter, good media, you're all set in that regard

Is your tank planted? If so, your lighting might be of importance, too. If not, then not

HarleyK

 

[Aribenlaw]

I have some anacharis, water sprite, and valeria that were orginally intended to aid the cycling process and survived. They've been doing fine with what light I have and I set the tank in front of a window so I could add a little more when necessary.