eroy1978 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Hello, I am new in the aquatic world, it was always my dream to have an aquarium... I just got a tank and I will definitely be very pleased if I can get a little bit of help . So far I ve got a tank 48x16x19, I know it is big for a beginner but the deal was good. lava rocks sand from western pump 40 lb I build the stand too... My plan : Find some gravel substrate and mix them with the sand, also put a top layer of fine gravel Setup the rock, and ad the water, half of the tank and wait two weeks to put plants inside Ad the rest of the water, use the filtration system ( Aquaclear 70) Wait a month, setup the heater and get Mollies fish to start. I will be glad if I can get some opinions on this plan, I also apology for my English, It is not my first language. I wish you a good night and to fulfill your aquariums dream ! Best regards Manu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoopkamol Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Welcome and bigger tanks ARE better for beginners IMO allows mistakes as larger volume if water takes longer to get serious compared to smaller tanks. please look up cycling it is the first mistake new guys make... read old posts on forum as lots of good info here. Need something answered just ask... rather you ask then not ask and hurt your new love ones.... side note it always starts with 1 tank...soon you'll have multiple. But welcome again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Hello and welcome to AA! If you needed help with a planted tank then give me a shout, that's my forte. Edited November 1, 2014 by ckmullin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psylant Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I would get another filter in conjunction with your AC70. At least the same size, or bigger even. "overfiltering" doesn't exist, as long as the water flow isn't too strong. It will improve your tank drastically in terms of ease of maintenance. Definitely +1 on what zoopkamol said as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eroy1978 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Hello, just few words to say thanks and definitely follows your advices ! Good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogfish Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Welcome to the forum. Don't be afraid to add plants right away the 'cycle' isn't really important for plants when starting out in my limited experience. I definitely agree with adding more filtration. Starting and learning is the best part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pteronarcys Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I agree, you can put plants in right away. They will help add surface area for beneficial bacteria and will take up ammonia and nitrates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 If you put enough plants in to cover around 75% of the footprint, you won't have a cycle. Let the plants grow for a week to get somewhat established, then add your fish- the plants will appreciate all of that nitrogen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomethingIsFishy Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I went with a 'fish less' cycle for my 29 g.... Good luck on your tank Manu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donpre77 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I agree with others on here. I am relatively new to planted tanks, have had 1 tank over the last ten years. As soon as i started a planted tank i got really hooked. Now i understand when others have 15-20 tanks. i am onto number 4 and i have another tank in "storage" till i find what else i want, never realized how much of an addiction it could be. Love my tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Planted tanks can be like children...you watch them grow and develop! I prefer a 100% planted tank than one with fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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