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I am getting my first ever 240gallon fish tank, for fathers day. I have set up other fishtanks before but at the present moment do not have any. It's been a good while since I have had any fish(10 years),with work,kids and all, it's been busy. I have been blessed this year to be able to receive my lifelong dream of owning a 240 gallon fish tank. I just want to give a special thanks to my wonderful wife that lets me, and encourages me to follow my dreams. Thank you babe
I plan to have a freshwater community tank. Something where angelfish would be the alpha species in the aquarium. I will keep this set up for about six years and then when the kids get bored of it I will get my dream fish,
Arowana & Discus tank!
I plan to have a UG filter with two powerheads on both ends of the tank. For the center of the UG filter I will have multiple air stones and the appropriate size air pump. I would also like to have one canister filter preferably an Eheim. Then finally I will have one wet dry filter with bio balls. I am not sure of the cubic feet but I can estimate it is the size of a 25 gallon tank. (I got it five years ago at a yard sale for 25 bucks!) Question (1)what is the appropriate size air pump? Question (2)what are the appropriate size powerheads?
Question (3)what size canister filter should I get(model number please)?
I do not plan to have many live plants. Maybe a couple, I prefer to have synthetic plants. I would like to cycle in my tank with live plants, maybe some low light type plants. Question (4)what type of plants require low levels of UV light?
I plan to have two heaters one on each side of the tank next to the powerheads.
Question (4) do I really need two heaters?If so what would be the best type of heater as far as durability and consistency? Or are they all generally the same? Is there a certain brand I should stay away from?
It's been a real long time guys since I've had any fish. I know I have more questions that haven't popped up yet. If there is any advice I would be so very grateful for it. Thank you and have a blessed day.
I plan to have a freshwater community tank. Something where angelfish would be the alpha species in the aquarium. I will keep this set up for about six years and then when the kids get bored of it I will get my dream fish,
Arowana & Discus tank!
I plan to have a UG filter with two powerheads on both ends of the tank. For the center of the UG filter I will have multiple air stones and the appropriate size air pump. I would also like to have one canister filter preferably an Eheim. Then finally I will have one wet dry filter with bio balls. I am not sure of the cubic feet but I can estimate it is the size of a 25 gallon tank. (I got it five years ago at a yard sale for 25 bucks!) Question (1)what is the appropriate size air pump? Question (2)what are the appropriate size powerheads?
Question (3)what size canister filter should I get(model number please)?
I do not plan to have many live plants. Maybe a couple, I prefer to have synthetic plants. I would like to cycle in my tank with live plants, maybe some low light type plants. Question (4)what type of plants require low levels of UV light?
I plan to have two heaters one on each side of the tank next to the powerheads.
Question (4) do I really need two heaters?If so what would be the best type of heater as far as durability and consistency? Or are they all generally the same? Is there a certain brand I should stay away from?
It's been a real long time guys since I've had any fish. I know I have more questions that haven't popped up yet. If there is any advice I would be so very grateful for it. Thank you and have a blessed day.