AquaeDulcis
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- 6 Jun 2013
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Hi All, My first post here although I've been an avid reader since 2013. I will soon start working on my very first tank jumping right off a cliff with a high tech nano tank.
Here are a few details on the kit:
- Tank ADA 30-C
- Filter Eheim Classic 250
- Eheim classic media set (brand new)
- Off the shelf glass lily pipes
- Substrate ADA Amazonia and ADA Powersand
- ADA Aquasky Moon LED
- CO2 JBL M602
- Tropica ferts to start, EI as I get more confident.
Someone would rightly think all gear but no idea considering this is my first go
Not entirely sure on what plants I'd like to grow but I'm aiming at a foreground montecarlo carpet, moss on red moor wood, some tall fast growing plants on the background. I need to do more research but I'm open to any suggestion...
Concerning rocks I'm leaning towards lava rocks.
I'm prepared in not having any fauna until everything is properly established and cycled.
My first question is about filtration: what are the pitfalls on using a brand new filter and media in a newly planted tank? I intended to plant everything and flood immediately,
Is it a no no with a brand new filter?? Am I going to end up with pea soup? Last but not least, I leave in the south east and tap water is fairly hard.
Thank you,
Giorgio
Here are a few details on the kit:
- Tank ADA 30-C
- Filter Eheim Classic 250
- Eheim classic media set (brand new)
- Off the shelf glass lily pipes
- Substrate ADA Amazonia and ADA Powersand
- ADA Aquasky Moon LED
- CO2 JBL M602
- Tropica ferts to start, EI as I get more confident.
Someone would rightly think all gear but no idea considering this is my first go
Not entirely sure on what plants I'd like to grow but I'm aiming at a foreground montecarlo carpet, moss on red moor wood, some tall fast growing plants on the background. I need to do more research but I'm open to any suggestion...
Concerning rocks I'm leaning towards lava rocks.
I'm prepared in not having any fauna until everything is properly established and cycled.
My first question is about filtration: what are the pitfalls on using a brand new filter and media in a newly planted tank? I intended to plant everything and flood immediately,
Is it a no no with a brand new filter?? Am I going to end up with pea soup? Last but not least, I leave in the south east and tap water is fairly hard.
Thank you,
Giorgio