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Tank Top Question
For your question on lighting... you could always go open-top if you
don't plan on having fishes which are prone to jumping. I think the open-top adds another dimension to the aquaria to enjoy, especially when plants produce flowers above the waterline. Otherwise you could have some tempered glass custom-cut at any glass places which offer it. At one time I was using a top, and had some glass cut for me. It wasn't cheap... a 2'x9"x1/2" tempered with a beveled edge cost me about sixty bucks, and I need two of them! (sizes approximate, I don't remember exact) Today they're sitting in my attic, lights hung from the ceiling. It's a much more appealing look. As for your setup, I strongly recommend you reconsider your choice of substrate. The fact that your are a self-proclaimed "Planted Tank Newbie" is the reason I suggest it. Soil substrates are best left to those who are more experienced with planted setups; and even then it's an arguable point at that! I would suggest either 100% flourite or a mix of flourite and gravel if money is a concern. After you get a few years of experience and lots of reading you can always re-visit the idea of a soil based substrate. This is especially true if you go 100% flourite instead of a mix because it will be easier to reuse with the soil later on. I've had a planted setup for about five years now... About a year ago I converted my substrate to flourite and soil (with heating cables). So far it's been a very positive experience -- but I'm glad I did not attempt a soil substrate with my first planted tank. Beleive me, it's not for the faint of heart! Best of luck Isaac joe wrote in message ... 75 Gallon show tank 40 pounds of Schultz Aquatic Plant Soil (about 2.5 inches deep) 60 pounds of inert gravel on top (1/2 to 1 inch deep) Some sort of nutrient balls to be installed with plants Fluval 404 filter 300W titanium heater 240W of lighting in 4 foot tubes (2 grow-lites, 2 daylights, 2 full spectrum lights) CO2 compressed setup coming soon with home-built in-line reactor Thanks! Tim - Planted Tank Newbie Replies to , please, or to the group |
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