So I've pretty much made up my mind on getting a 36 gallon bowfront. I settled on this because I want to keep my tank in the alcove above my fireplace. The alcove is 34" wide. Tank is 30" wide. I've found that a 36g bowfront is going to be the largest (in terms of gallons) tank that I could fit there. I've got a few questions though.
1. What is everyone's opinion on bowfront vs. 'non' bowfront tanks?
2. I really want to have some african dwarf frogs. Anyone have any opinion on keeping them in a 36g bowfront? The dimensions are 30" long, 15" deep, 21" tall. My only worry is that the tank may be too tall for them to be able to dart up to the surface...
3. Filters. Wow, I know nothing about filters. I was in the filter aisle at Petsmart last night for probably 30 minutes. I'd like to keep the budget for a filter around $50-75. Pretty much leaves me to hob's or internals. I looked at the Fluval internal filter for a while... As I said, I'm clueless and I'm just looking for any sort of feedback. I don't need a filter that is too rockstar, I'm pretty consistent about twice a week water changes.
4. I want to plant it. I'm still learning in this area as well. Is it fine to plant plants directly into sand? Or do they require some other substrate? I've been reading on plants with very little special needs- this is what I'm going for. Nothing high tech.
So, other details:
Fish I want to keep in my tank- 1 male betta, 3-4 fancy tale male guppies, cory cat's, oto's, african dwarf frogs.... maybe a couple (same sex) dalmation mollies.
Substrate- sand!
Erm.... can't think of anything else to share. Of course, if I forgot something, just ask!
Thanks in advance everyone.
1. What is everyone's opinion on bowfront vs. 'non' bowfront tanks?
2. I really want to have some african dwarf frogs. Anyone have any opinion on keeping them in a 36g bowfront? The dimensions are 30" long, 15" deep, 21" tall. My only worry is that the tank may be too tall for them to be able to dart up to the surface...
3. Filters. Wow, I know nothing about filters. I was in the filter aisle at Petsmart last night for probably 30 minutes. I'd like to keep the budget for a filter around $50-75. Pretty much leaves me to hob's or internals. I looked at the Fluval internal filter for a while... As I said, I'm clueless and I'm just looking for any sort of feedback. I don't need a filter that is too rockstar, I'm pretty consistent about twice a week water changes.
4. I want to plant it. I'm still learning in this area as well. Is it fine to plant plants directly into sand? Or do they require some other substrate? I've been reading on plants with very little special needs- this is what I'm going for. Nothing high tech.
So, other details:
Fish I want to keep in my tank- 1 male betta, 3-4 fancy tale male guppies, cory cat's, oto's, african dwarf frogs.... maybe a couple (same sex) dalmation mollies.
Substrate- sand!
Erm.... can't think of anything else to share. Of course, if I forgot something, just ask!
Thanks in advance everyone.