Hey guys,
I quite possibly may be coming into possession with a much larger tank than what I have now (10g). This isn't definite, but if that's the case then I'm really anxious right now and am already trying to find out all of the information possible. Our finances aren't the best, so it will probably be a long term project... but right now I have a few questions.
1) Supplies
Aside from a standard test kit, which is already on it's way for my existing tank, what else should I get? I don't know how old the equipment is, is it usually a safe bet to just replace the filter? And if so, are there any that can handle that size tank that are also on the lower priced side? Same goes for a heater too, how large of a heater should I get for the tank?
2) Lighting
What kind of lighting should I get for the tank? I know the tank has a hood, but I know there are two different kinds of lights that you can buy... maybe more! What kinds of lights should I buy that will be healthy for whatever fish / plants be in the tank, but also light the tank up NICE so the fish' color is brought out nicely?
3) Gravel
I believe I have seen this being dubbed "substrate". How much should I get? What color should I get that will also play the best with the colors of everything, making the tank look extremely visually appealing? Since I'm sure it's a good thing to plant some kind of plants, should I get anything else? Or will gravel be fine?
Is there anything else that you guys can think of? Help me get this started with a bang please!
Thanks!
I quite possibly may be coming into possession with a much larger tank than what I have now (10g). This isn't definite, but if that's the case then I'm really anxious right now and am already trying to find out all of the information possible. Our finances aren't the best, so it will probably be a long term project... but right now I have a few questions.
1) Supplies
Aside from a standard test kit, which is already on it's way for my existing tank, what else should I get? I don't know how old the equipment is, is it usually a safe bet to just replace the filter? And if so, are there any that can handle that size tank that are also on the lower priced side? Same goes for a heater too, how large of a heater should I get for the tank?
2) Lighting
What kind of lighting should I get for the tank? I know the tank has a hood, but I know there are two different kinds of lights that you can buy... maybe more! What kinds of lights should I buy that will be healthy for whatever fish / plants be in the tank, but also light the tank up NICE so the fish' color is brought out nicely?
3) Gravel
I believe I have seen this being dubbed "substrate". How much should I get? What color should I get that will also play the best with the colors of everything, making the tank look extremely visually appealing? Since I'm sure it's a good thing to plant some kind of plants, should I get anything else? Or will gravel be fine?
Is there anything else that you guys can think of? Help me get this started with a bang please!
Thanks!