Hello all
First time poster here.
I have an empty 4ft tank (48x18x18) that's been sitting empty for over a year. It must be filled!! I want to set up a lower light lower CO2 tank - fish load will eventually end up being on the medium to medium high side.
1. Lighting:
I'm considering one of these two; coralife 2x65 PC or the new Hagen T5 HO 2x54. Will this give enough light to grow a variety of plants well? (I'm not going the AH supply route this time cuz I don't want to make a hood and I want to try something new. I've used them before and of course think they are great)
2. Substrate:
I have Schultz's Soil Clay Conditioner. So I'd like to use that. Question is, is it better to leave it on its own or put down a soil underlayer? I have an established 15 g tank that I want to transfer everything to the 4ft'er including mixing in the old substrate as well.
This is just the start!
Thanks - Frank
First time poster here.
I have an empty 4ft tank (48x18x18) that's been sitting empty for over a year. It must be filled!! I want to set up a lower light lower CO2 tank - fish load will eventually end up being on the medium to medium high side.
1. Lighting:
I'm considering one of these two; coralife 2x65 PC or the new Hagen T5 HO 2x54. Will this give enough light to grow a variety of plants well? (I'm not going the AH supply route this time cuz I don't want to make a hood and I want to try something new. I've used them before and of course think they are great)
2. Substrate:
I have Schultz's Soil Clay Conditioner. So I'd like to use that. Question is, is it better to leave it on its own or put down a soil underlayer? I have an established 15 g tank that I want to transfer everything to the 4ft'er including mixing in the old substrate as well.
This is just the start!
Thanks - Frank