Beginner setting up ADA 60P tank from scratch..advice needed

[Peter Bennett]

Hey guys,

So I'm putting together my first proper aquascaping tank from scratch and I'd appreciate your input on my choices.

So here's my current hardware list:

Tank: ADA 60P

Filter: TetraTec EX1200

Light: Up Aqua Pro Z-series LED

CO2: Complete paintball kit from CO2 Art

Heater: Hydor ETH 200 External

Substrate: TMC Nutrasoil

I haven't really got any plans for what'll go in the tank yet; want to try a whole range of plants and see which ones do well while I learn the tricks of the trade etc.

But do you guys think that the above will give me a pretty solid footing?? I'm open to any suggestions to make the setup better...

 

[darren636]

Looks good, although I never seen the led in action

 

[tim]

Hi Peter, where will you get your paintball canister refilled ? I'm sure there's a thread on here somewhere where a members using that light, looked good if I remember correctly, good luck with your new setup.

 

[James D]

Hi Peter, I've got that tank and light and I've got no complaints, it's not a mega powerful LED but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Here it is in action.

 

[Peter Bennett]

Cheers guys -- on the CO2 front I'm actually leaning towards a fire extinguisher setup now. From reading other people's journals CO2 seems to go quicker than I expected. Also think I'm going to use an inline diffuser as it appears to be the most successful method.

As for the light, I figured it'd be enough for me to get on with. For my first setup I'll try and pick the less demanding plants and see what works...

Now to get everything ordered...