KimW Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 So I am planning on turning my 120G Tank into a community schooler once all the cichlids have found new homes and the tank has been given a good clean, substrate added and re-cycled. First Question: I am looking for lighting that would provide a decent light for plants, mainly mosses and other spreading ground cover at about a mid-light range. Without breaking the bank, and while still really making the fishies colours pop. This will be my first planted tank so I am hoping someone has some decent advice. I am also on a VERY restricted budget with this tank! Right now I am running one hood light standard housing which has a 24" flourescent as well as one 36" Standard Flourescent Both of hoods were rescued from old broken tanks (Like I said.....Tight Budget) Tank Dimensions 26" High, 60" long, 18" deep Second Question: I am planning on using DIY C02 later on down the road. I have a feeling it will have to be a larger DIY system due to the size of the tank. (I do have plans to eventually ; After I can save the money, invest in an actual C02 system but that is a long way down the road) For this size of tank what are the general recommendations for a DIY system.? How many bottles? How often would I have to change these out? Bubbler opinions? Best Method of delivery? Etc Etc Etc. Any And ALL advice is welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcademyElite Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 DIY on a 120 gal tank is not a feasible option. You'd need like 10 2l bottles and the cost of sugar and yeast would become exorbitant after a few months. I'd invest in a 10 lbs bottle of co2 this will last you a year. I can get you one for 120$ or a 20lbs for the same price. look on ebay for your diffuser and a regulator. On the light front i would head down to gescan in the se and hit them up for some 56k bulbs. there about $3 a piece from them for a 48" so probably cheaper for your sizes. If your hoods are a t8 or t5 you can spend a little more and get some LED tubes that fit right in to the existing fixture. a little more up front buit you wont have to change the lamp for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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