Gravel or sand? How many filters? Best way to start nitrate cycle. Lots of lights , which type or colour is best? Whats the best first fish to put into the tank?
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So what size is that gallon wise? Trying to find it on this list, but not showing those dimensions. Sounds like a good size though.
http://www.aquarium-stand-plans.com/aqua.
I personally like sand bottoms better, I think they look nicer, and they're easier to maintain IMO, the poop and food just settles on the bottom, not in between the gravel. If you end up going with sand, you don't want more than 1 inch of sand, and you need to stir it when you do water changes if it gets too thick in one area, some gas can build up. I just use the other end of the fish net and run it through the sand.
I would go with 2 filters, a cannister for that tank size, and a hob(hang on the back), I like the Penguins. Whatever gallon size your tank is, add a 0 at the end of the number, and that's the minimum gph filtration you want, but more is always better.
As far as lights, I never really got into that, can't help you there. Type of fish, what kind of tank do you want? Do you want a community tank, a South American cichlid tank, an African cichlid tank? Here's a link to search on different types of fish. Do a species only tank, meaning stick with one type, like I mentioned above. Also, I'll add a few links for forums, do a search for cycling a fish tank, and also I'd recommend doing a fishless cycle, so search that as well. It's real easy to do.
Fish Types
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/categ.
Forums
http://www.aquariacentral.com/
http://www.aquariumboard.com/forums/home.
http://www.fishforums.com/forum/.
Cheap filters and supplies, compare to your local fish store prices
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/
Here is a link to a great website that will answer all your questions:
http://fins.actwin.com/aquariafaq.html.
Gravel or sand depends mostly on what you like but some fish prefer one over the other so look up what your fish like. Filtration also depends on the fish some fish aren't very messy so they only need 4x and others need 10x or more. I always go for the most filtration, so in your tank I would get at least 2 power filters and at least 1 canister that total up around 1000 gph, since your tank is around 90 gallons that would be just over the 10x. To cycle your tank you can either do it with starter fish or a fishless cycle. Lights depend on if you want live plants or not, I have a black thumb so plants aren't my thing and I don't know much about what lights are better. After your tank has cycled, zero ammonia and nitrite and at least 10 nitrate, then any fish you like would be fine just don't throw a bunch in there at once because it can cause a mini cycle.
Here's a link to fishless cycling, http://badmanstropicalfish.com/articles/.
gravel is usually the most user friendly for beginners, the number of filters depends on the kind, power, etc. you need specific help with this check with the pet store. fill the tank and let it run for about a week before adding fish. lots of light is not always good you can get algae growth, sick fish etc. Regular white aquarum bulbs are the best and healthiest for most tanks. The kind of fish is really up to you. sounds like your tank is probably about 60 gal or so - I would choose medium sized fish in moderation, but I have a 55 gal tank with guppies in it so it is really up to you. just makesure the fish all get along and don't over do it and get too many.
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