Re: [AGA Member] Aquarium Planning

["Amit Brucker" <amitb@gtek.co.il>]

Discus will require high temperature range.... You'll have to find plants
that are suitable for that (Java Ferns/Java Moss etc...).
I would also filter through peat, and just for the beginning filter as well
via Carbon + Bio media and after a while remove the carbon.
Cycling first by fast growing plants is not a bad idea... I would also put a
few guppies in to speed up the process, However I would wait for at least a
month and only than introducing the live stock step by step, not all at one
time, As well as testing the water prior to that.

Amit Brucker
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nathan Freedenberg" <gnatster@comcast.net>
To: <aga-member@thekrib.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2004 9:38 PM
Subject: [AGA Member] Aquarium Planning


> Howdy,
>
> Just joined this list and I am planning a planted tank. This is my first
> foray into the realm of planted aquaria. I've read tons, talked to some
> folks at the lfs that are successful in keeping planted aquaria and have
> come up with a basic idea and plan. My background is in reef and African
> aquaria.
>
> The Plan:
> Tank: AGA 210 with overflows. 72x24x30. AGA Stand 28" tall
>
> Lighting: AB 72" AquaSpaceLight 3 w/ 3 6500k 250w MH  and 2 24w Actinic
> Blue. Hang above open topped tank
>
> Sump: 40 Breeder 36x18x16 Provisions for two tank drains into 100 micron
> filter bag, channel for foam polishing sponge. Sump to include
> Heat 2x200 submersible
> CO2 Diffuser (I'm leaning toward the Aqua Medic Membrane type, unsure of
> size needed)
> Return Pump: 2x 600gph @ 5' external
> All plumbing connections will have true unions w/ gate valves in
> schedule 40 pvc
>
> Substrate Heating: I'm leaning to the 100w from aquariumlandscapes.net
> (Pros/Cons?) I've looked at the Dupla setup and it runs over $1000 for
> this size aquarium, that's a budget buster in a big way.
>
> CO2 System: 5 or 10lb bottle, depends what fits standing up in the
> stand. 2 Stage regulator w/solenoid controlled via CO2 controller from
> aquariumlandscapes.net set on timer not come on when lights are off. Do
> I need a bubble counter with that kind of setup? Recommended ones if
> needed? I'm also not 100% on a diffuser, recommendations please.
>
> Substrate: 3"-3.5" in depth.  1" layer CaribSea Amazon, 1" layer mixed
> 2/3 CaribSea Amazon, 1/3 Laterite , 1" layer CaribSea Amazon to top off.
> Assorted rocks and driftwood to created a visually pleasing (to me)
> display.
>
> What am I missing hardware wise besides the incidentals like a
> thermometer, timers etc?
>
> My plan is to cycle the tank with fast growing plants only, no fish.
> Once cycled some of the fast growers will be removed and I will
> aquascape to a more visually appealing (to me) setup and start adding
> swimming livestock. Ultimately leading to a nice shoal of discus and
> other denizens to form an Amazon biotype.
>
> Thoughts, comments, concerns?
>
> Thanks
>
> Nathan
>
>
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