Advice for 80 gallon aquarium

[JoeLoach1976]

I'm in the planning stages of creating an 80 gallon planted aquarium (96" X 14" X 14"). In this tank, I wanted to concentrate on plants I could attach to dirftwood and float. The short list of possible plants might include anubias nana, Christmas moss and frogbit. For lighting, I like the look of Marineland Double Bright LEDs. I was hoping to have a school of Corydoras in the tank and using a play sand substrate.

If the above are the parameters for a non-CO2 aquarium, can elements of the EI be applied with success?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Biollante]

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Hi,

Don't know about IE (Internet Explorer, I have never had much use for).

But I think EI (Estimative Index) can and will be a great help.

I love Corys nothing better than 20 or 30 Corys in an 80 US gallon (300 liter) tank... :gw

Three inches (eight centimeter) of pool sand maybe patches of other sand and some patience and you really do not require external filters...

Biollante

 

[Tom Barr]

About 1/4 or so EI, I'd add about the back 1/3rd of the tank emergent plants, floating.

I'd suggest a Maxi Jet with a sure flo attachment for high current.
I doubt you'll like the LED's. Color is ugly.
I'd go with 2x 54 W T5;s gieseman power chromes etc.

Good eye coloration and plant growth.

Regards,
Tom Barr