Hi,
I've had some past with aquariums and I've been completely out of the water for 5+ years due to moving and I'd like to get back in but I've got a few questions.
1 ) Aquariums
- I really love the look of rimless ADA aquariums but is there anyone whom makes them in a rimless Acrylic style? Acrylic is just so much clear than glass. I'm looking for something in the 20G-Tall range.
2 ) Lighting
- I never really into the technical side of things but I was looking at these for lighting the aquarium. As I said earlier the tank will most likely be a 20 Tall - >18" deep. Can I get away with a 75W or 1x65w CF or do I need the 150w/2x65w? Ideally, I'd like to be able to grow most of the common plants out there well but I absolutely want to have some kind of lawn effect with Glossostigma or something similar. I'd also like to have some kind of red background plant.
http://www.petsolutions.com/GLO-T5-HO-Lighting+I15513900+C33.aspx
http://www.petsolutions.com/K-2-Viper-HQI-Clamp-On-Light+I94010001+C33.aspx
http://www.petsolutions.com/Aqualight-Deluxe-Series-Power-Compact-Fixture+I96353102+C33.aspx
That's all I really have for now. My end goal is to create an aquarium that would have thriving plants and a school of some common fish (tetras) and maybe one or two unique fish along with maybe a pleco or whatever algae eater. Obliviously, I don't want it to be high-maintenance.
3 ) Filters
There some new canister filter with integrated heaters, spray bars and even a surface skimmer. I'll probably go for the one with the heater but has anyone had experience with these? Which brand is preferred if any?
I've had some past with aquariums and I've been completely out of the water for 5+ years due to moving and I'd like to get back in but I've got a few questions.
1 ) Aquariums
- I really love the look of rimless ADA aquariums but is there anyone whom makes them in a rimless Acrylic style? Acrylic is just so much clear than glass. I'm looking for something in the 20G-Tall range.
2 ) Lighting
- I never really into the technical side of things but I was looking at these for lighting the aquarium. As I said earlier the tank will most likely be a 20 Tall - >18" deep. Can I get away with a 75W or 1x65w CF or do I need the 150w/2x65w? Ideally, I'd like to be able to grow most of the common plants out there well but I absolutely want to have some kind of lawn effect with Glossostigma or something similar. I'd also like to have some kind of red background plant.
http://www.petsolutions.com/GLO-T5-HO-Lighting+I15513900+C33.aspx
http://www.petsolutions.com/K-2-Viper-HQI-Clamp-On-Light+I94010001+C33.aspx
http://www.petsolutions.com/Aqualight-Deluxe-Series-Power-Compact-Fixture+I96353102+C33.aspx
That's all I really have for now. My end goal is to create an aquarium that would have thriving plants and a school of some common fish (tetras) and maybe one or two unique fish along with maybe a pleco or whatever algae eater. Obliviously, I don't want it to be high-maintenance.
3 ) Filters
There some new canister filter with integrated heaters, spray bars and even a surface skimmer. I'll probably go for the one with the heater but has anyone had experience with these? Which brand is preferred if any?