Allright guys and gals! Need some final opinions for all the products im thinking of purchasing so i can transform my 20 gallon tall into an amazon biotype wonderland! Here is what im thinking about purchasing-
Co2 injection: I would like to do paintball as fill ups are cheap (anyone have any idea how long a 24oz might last?), so i was looking for all the parts when i came accross this guy http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/s...8487-fs-new-paintball-co2-setup-complete.html
Does his co2 package seem fine? I mean youve got the needle valve, on off valve with the gauge, and if you want you can get a diffuser from him as well. All that seems to be needed is the paintball canister!
Gravel/substrate: Id probably go with the aquarium plants.com own substrate they make, heres the link http://www.aquariumplants.com/Freshwater_Aquarium_Plant_Substrate_p/ss.htm I'd probably do the black color and probably the 3gallon bucket, if thats an appropriate amount of gravel. Plus you get a free bucket!
And finally. lighting! I was thinking Hagen Glo T5 HO Marine Lighting System, of course the 24'' model, and probably the two bulb for some sunshine over that tank of mine! Heres a link to the specifics: http://www.marineandreef.com/Hagen_Glo_T5_HO_Marine_Lighting_System_24_inch_p/rhg13910a.htm
If two bulbs is overkill, as ive never dealt with high output t5's before, I will either take out a bulb and replace it with a low wattage bulb that has a more suited spectrum for showing the colors of the fish instead
(if the fixture will be able to do so).
So thats my plan of transforming my 20G tall aquarium into the centerpeice open top aquarium of my dreams! Any feedback relating to the products/equipment would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks!
Co2 injection: I would like to do paintball as fill ups are cheap (anyone have any idea how long a 24oz might last?), so i was looking for all the parts when i came accross this guy http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/s...8487-fs-new-paintball-co2-setup-complete.html
Does his co2 package seem fine? I mean youve got the needle valve, on off valve with the gauge, and if you want you can get a diffuser from him as well. All that seems to be needed is the paintball canister!
Gravel/substrate: Id probably go with the aquarium plants.com own substrate they make, heres the link http://www.aquariumplants.com/Freshwater_Aquarium_Plant_Substrate_p/ss.htm I'd probably do the black color and probably the 3gallon bucket, if thats an appropriate amount of gravel. Plus you get a free bucket!
And finally. lighting! I was thinking Hagen Glo T5 HO Marine Lighting System, of course the 24'' model, and probably the two bulb for some sunshine over that tank of mine! Heres a link to the specifics: http://www.marineandreef.com/Hagen_Glo_T5_HO_Marine_Lighting_System_24_inch_p/rhg13910a.htm
If two bulbs is overkill, as ive never dealt with high output t5's before, I will either take out a bulb and replace it with a low wattage bulb that has a more suited spectrum for showing the colors of the fish instead
(if the fixture will be able to do so).
So thats my plan of transforming my 20G tall aquarium into the centerpeice open top aquarium of my dreams! Any feedback relating to the products/equipment would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks!