Hi All,
I am starting tropical fish keeping again after a 20 year absence. My tank is 60 inches long x 18 inches deep and has 24 inches of clear water viewing space. I estimate that this size tank will hold 93 gallons of water.
I have been receiving conflicting information on the following subjects and would be grateful for some advice.
1) I intend to use 2 x 200w thermostatic heaters rather than one 300w so that if one fails I will still get some heat into the water until I can remedy the problem.
2) The tank will be situated in my living room which has windows on three side however the tank will not receive any direct sun light. I intend to go for Arcadia T5 lighting. Should I get 2 or 4 lighting tubes? and what type?
3) When I last kept fish I grew straight and twisted vallis, Amazon Swords and crypts. All grew well (the straight vallis to over 72 inches long in a 66 inch tank) on a 2 inch base of peat which was then covered with a further 2 inches of grit. Should I continue with this method? and in addition add some clay? I live in West Sussex and my garden is predominately Wealden Clay.
I intend to use the Eheim Pro3 2075 filter system.
johnfw
I am starting tropical fish keeping again after a 20 year absence. My tank is 60 inches long x 18 inches deep and has 24 inches of clear water viewing space. I estimate that this size tank will hold 93 gallons of water.
I have been receiving conflicting information on the following subjects and would be grateful for some advice.
1) I intend to use 2 x 200w thermostatic heaters rather than one 300w so that if one fails I will still get some heat into the water until I can remedy the problem.
2) The tank will be situated in my living room which has windows on three side however the tank will not receive any direct sun light. I intend to go for Arcadia T5 lighting. Should I get 2 or 4 lighting tubes? and what type?
3) When I last kept fish I grew straight and twisted vallis, Amazon Swords and crypts. All grew well (the straight vallis to over 72 inches long in a 66 inch tank) on a 2 inch base of peat which was then covered with a further 2 inches of grit. Should I continue with this method? and in addition add some clay? I live in West Sussex and my garden is predominately Wealden Clay.
I intend to use the Eheim Pro3 2075 filter system.
johnfw