my 46 gal journey

[Rokl33t]

hi all okay...so i know im a bit over my head right now but i thought id jump start my journal...


okay so the equipment...
46 gal tank

Filtration
Fluval 304 (sponge and biomax media)
marine land 50 (this way i can easily control my carbon use)
i might add another aqua clear 50 and just stuff that with biomax

heating
EDO Jager 150W but i think i might need to get a 200W

lighting
coral life dual compact flourescent 36"
1x 6700k
1x 10,000k

Substarte
just sand!!!

other
Hagen plant grow natural system with carbon (2x)


okay so here are the plants i want to get...

lobelia cardinalis
vallisneria spiralis
anubias hastifolia (that might change)
and some other sorts


fish
6 sterbai corys
6 metae corys
12 cardinal tetras
and 12 ember tetras
2 blue rams
6 algae shrimp
4 cherry shrimp

 

[keiryu]

Can't wait to see it! Without CO2, lighting is too much IMO.

 

[GIS Guy]

I'm assuming this is a bow front tank.
If it is, I'm really interested in seeing pictures.

I'd suggest adding a second heater if you are already thinking about upgrading.
The second heater will relieve stress on both of them.

 

[InfamousMob]

ya sorry i had to get rid of my old name so this is me now...


yaa im still waiting...my tank is a cichlid tank so i got to get rid of my final 5 fish before i start taring it down to start fresh...thanks for the responses tho im extremely excited...its been such a long time since i got to redo my tank!! boy im sure u guys can understand how anxious i am!!!


anyways keep checking for updates!!!!


oh and by the way ya i was planning on getting another heater if not another one just a bigger one maybe a 200watt given its about 3w per gallon...

and by the way would an air pump be alright for the tank? i was thinking about adding some airstones to my tank and have some "bubbly" effects...if its not necessary then ill save myself from the crazy "vooooooo" noises hahah


anyways thanks!!!

 

[tielbirdy]

and by the way would an air pump be alright for the tank? i was thinking about adding some airstones to my tank and have some "bubbly" effects...if its not necessary then ill save myself from the crazy "vooooooo" noises hahah
anyways thanks!!!

I am certainly no expert, but everything I've read says that the bubbles tend to drive off precious CO2. With more than one filter you'll be circulating the water better and hopefully eliminating dead zones.

Can't wait to see pics of the new tank. I love looking at everyone's "babies."

 

[joeyjoeq]

I'm assuming this is a bow front tank.
If it is, I'm really interested in seeing pictures.

I'd suggest adding a second heater if you are already thinking about upgrading.
The second heater will relieve stress on both of them.

Yup two always work better than one*BOUNCINGS . So when are the pictures coming?