Hey everyone,
Just wanted to check if I have missed anything that I shall need for a planted tank. I've been collecting/buying stuff over the last couple of weeks, but just wanted to be sure I don't set this up tomorrow / Tuesday without overlooking anything.
So far, I have the following:
I also have some new hose and some inline stop taps, since the Fluval has the filter pipes through the bottom of the tank; which is brilliant if you only want to run the filter since they can turn off water flow, but since I'm adding inline co2 and filter, I need to be able to but off just below the base of the tank, in case I need to service any parts.
Can anybody spot anything obvious that I may be missing?
Off the top of my head, I'm thinking I may need a wavemaker? On the subject of oxygen, does anybody have experience of running the air pump through an inline co2 diffuser?
My thinking is, that it would inject small consistent bubbles of oxygen into the tank, however, I am concerned about the noise of the air through the hose going back into the tank.
Just wanted to check if I have missed anything that I shall need for a planted tank. I've been collecting/buying stuff over the last couple of weeks, but just wanted to be sure I don't set this up tomorrow / Tuesday without overlooking anything.
So far, I have the following:
- Fluval Shaker 252 (comes with Fluval 307)
- Aquael 300w Inline heater
- co2 regulator with solenoid and inline diffuser
- Gravel to build up back of the tank
- Flora Base Pro substrate.
- Superfish slim LED
- Hardscape (Rocks & various wood)
I also have some new hose and some inline stop taps, since the Fluval has the filter pipes through the bottom of the tank; which is brilliant if you only want to run the filter since they can turn off water flow, but since I'm adding inline co2 and filter, I need to be able to but off just below the base of the tank, in case I need to service any parts.
Can anybody spot anything obvious that I may be missing?
Off the top of my head, I'm thinking I may need a wavemaker? On the subject of oxygen, does anybody have experience of running the air pump through an inline co2 diffuser?
My thinking is, that it would inject small consistent bubbles of oxygen into the tank, however, I am concerned about the noise of the air through the hose going back into the tank.