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gores95 · 02-15-2008, 11:40 AM

Just to update I purchased the Marineland C220 from a LFS that was running a 30% off special and hooked it up.....extremely quiet and setup was a snap. Keeping my fingers crossed it does a good job! I also purchased a Rena 300 air pump and stone, gravel and a Rena 300 watt Smartfilter. Everything is up and running but no driftwood or fake plants yet though I plan to buy.

I am planning on fishless cycling using clear ammonia and Biospira. Hopefully it will be a quick process but I know I have to exercise patience.

New questions:

I plan on having a community tank with small schooling fish. I plan on 8 Cory Cats, 8 Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish and 8 Rummy Nose Tetras (or 8 Harlequin Rasboras instead of the Neons or Tetras). I may also add two Dwarf African Frogs though not right away. I am also trying to come up with a good "centerpiece" fish to go with the schoolers. I was thinking a single small Angelfish who I hear actually do quite well alone though would obviously prefer a group. I don't want to have to put up with fighting, ect. with a group of them. Can I also look for a pair that is already a breeding pair? Also how about single Dwarf (or Honey Dwarf) Gourami or a couple of small German Rams? Is this "centerpiece" idea a good one or is my tank getting too crowded?

The longest length of the hex is 30" and it is 18" high with an 18" width. It is a 40 gallon.

Thanks.

02-15-2008, 11:40 AM	#3
gores95 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern NJ Age: 41 Posts: 35	Just to update I purchased the Marineland C220 from a LFS that was running a 30% off special and hooked it up.....extremely quiet and setup was a snap. Keeping my fingers crossed it does a good job! I also purchased a Rena 300 air pump and stone, gravel and a Rena 300 watt Smartfilter. Everything is up and running but no driftwood or fake plants yet though I plan to buy. I am planning on fishless cycling using clear ammonia and Biospira. Hopefully it will be a quick process but I know I have to exercise patience. New questions: I plan on having a community tank with small schooling fish. I plan on 8 Cory Cats, 8 Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish and 8 Rummy Nose Tetras (or 8 Harlequin Rasboras instead of the Neons or Tetras). I may also add two Dwarf African Frogs though not right away. I am also trying to come up with a good "centerpiece" fish to go with the schoolers. I was thinking a single small Angelfish who I hear actually do quite well alone though would obviously prefer a group. I don't want to have to put up with fighting, ect. with a group of them. Can I also look for a pair that is already a breeding pair? Also how about single Dwarf (or Honey Dwarf) Gourami or a couple of small German Rams? Is this "centerpiece" idea a good one or is my tank getting too crowded? The longest length of the hex is 30" and it is 18" high with an 18" width. It is a 40 gallon. Thanks. Last edited by gores95; 02-15-2008 at 11:57 AM.