Rachel Essex
Member
.......hello, I'm in the process of getting my tank ready to set up. I have a few questions. I am not new to keeping aquariums but I want to do this the best way I can.
Firstly I need to calculate the amount of substrate I need. It's a large tank, 122cm long 76cm front to back. Can anyone help with this, and recommend somewhere which sells Tropica at a good price. I fear it will be much expense! Oh, and nice sized bog wood/decorative wood.
Secondly do people run carbon and or UV??
Best filter media for my sump. I'm planning on foam/floss first compartment, followed by bio media of some sort in the middle compartment. What is best, I've not kept freshies for years! Third is for return and maybe best place for co2?? Is co2 best added inline with return? Heater will be in first compartment. Top next to sump.
Also do most people use DI water plus tap.....50/50?? Aiming for slightly acid water.
co2, is this best run with a ph controller?? Whats a good brand to go for?
If I could get any pointers on any of my questions in my head right now I'd be very appreciative .
Out of interest is anyone running Hydra 52's??
Thank you so much.
Firstly I need to calculate the amount of substrate I need. It's a large tank, 122cm long 76cm front to back. Can anyone help with this, and recommend somewhere which sells Tropica at a good price. I fear it will be much expense! Oh, and nice sized bog wood/decorative wood.
Secondly do people run carbon and or UV??
Best filter media for my sump. I'm planning on foam/floss first compartment, followed by bio media of some sort in the middle compartment. What is best, I've not kept freshies for years! Third is for return and maybe best place for co2?? Is co2 best added inline with return? Heater will be in first compartment. Top next to sump.
Also do most people use DI water plus tap.....50/50?? Aiming for slightly acid water.
co2, is this best run with a ph controller?? Whats a good brand to go for?
If I could get any pointers on any of my questions in my head right now I'd be very appreciative .
Out of interest is anyone running Hydra 52's??
Thank you so much.