Wild Turkey
12-12-2009, 08:40 PM
Ive never set up an african tank before so I need a little help here. I'll keep the topic pretty general.
What stocking would you choose, why?
Anything else you want to suggest feel free all info is greatly appreciated heres some background info on the project
The tank is 45 gals the dimensions are 36 1/4 X 12 5/8 X 23 3/4
I plan to go heavy on the hardscape and try to get some plants secure/mature the tank long before I stock it. Plant suggestions are great too
If i decide I can get enough plants in there I will probably go with a caribsea plant substrate for africans, other wise some large grade sand.
For filtration Im using HOBs combined rating is 120g and I'll be using a separate air pump since it will be on 24/7. (No plants that are going to need co2 inject) I'll also be on the look out for a used canister filter that will eventually be added to this tank, or I may build one im not sure about it yet.
For lighting I have a few options laying around so I'll use the one that seems most appropriate
For the stand, I have a hand crafted coffee table thats perfect. I weight tested it, and the original owner said it had survived being inside two different sheds while they and everything else inside was destroyed by falling trees, and it looks untouched so Im faithful it could 200 gallons. Its also pretty beautiful despite some scratches in the top.
Today Im making space for it so pictures soon hopefully. Im officially out of room in my livingroom:hmm3grin2orange:
What stocking would you choose, why?
Anything else you want to suggest feel free all info is greatly appreciated heres some background info on the project
The tank is 45 gals the dimensions are 36 1/4 X 12 5/8 X 23 3/4
I plan to go heavy on the hardscape and try to get some plants secure/mature the tank long before I stock it. Plant suggestions are great too
If i decide I can get enough plants in there I will probably go with a caribsea plant substrate for africans, other wise some large grade sand.
For filtration Im using HOBs combined rating is 120g and I'll be using a separate air pump since it will be on 24/7. (No plants that are going to need co2 inject) I'll also be on the look out for a used canister filter that will eventually be added to this tank, or I may build one im not sure about it yet.
For lighting I have a few options laying around so I'll use the one that seems most appropriate
For the stand, I have a hand crafted coffee table thats perfect. I weight tested it, and the original owner said it had survived being inside two different sheds while they and everything else inside was destroyed by falling trees, and it looks untouched so Im faithful it could 200 gallons. Its also pretty beautiful despite some scratches in the top.
Today Im making space for it so pictures soon hopefully. Im officially out of room in my livingroom:hmm3grin2orange: