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Lighting and Filtering for a planted 265
My wife and I are in the process of building a new house, complete with a
265 gallon aquarium built into the family room wall. It will be accessed from a room behind it. My question deals with lighting and filtration. We want to do a planted discus tank. The tank comes pre-plumbed and reef ready for a wet/dry filter, so that would obviously by my preference. But I am concerned about the biological filtration of the wet/dry robbing nutrients from the plants. Anyone have thoughts on this, or a better suggestion? The next question deals with lighting. Let me give some dimensions so everyone understands what we are dealing with: The tank, which is glass, measures 7 feet long, and 2 feet front-to-back. Here's the kicker: it's 32 inches deep! Obviously this will take some serious lighting to reach the bottom of the tank with any measure of intensity. How should I light it? I'm open to all thoughts; Compact fluorescents, MHs, VHO, standard fluorescents, etc. Keeping in mind these factors: long term cost of use, replacement bulb cost and frequency, heat, and plant health. Up front cost is not really an issue in this case. A tip for any fish geek that builds a house: If you build your tank in, as part of the house, all of the upfront costs of the tank, including the accessories can be included in your home loan, since it's a permanent part of the house...a very small addition to the payments, for years of enjoyment. Thanks for the help. Scott |
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