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higginius · 04-22-2005, 03:00 PM

I am getting ready to start a new 29 gallon african cichlid tank. I had a few questions about the equipment I am using, I would appreciate some advice.

1. The tank, 29 gallon glass Top Fin
After purchasing the tank from Petsmart, I was talking with another pet store owner. He told me to beware of Top Fin and Perfecto glass tanks, he has seen a lot of them explode. I have never had a tank 'explode' and was wondering if that was good advice, or not. He recommended All glass. Do you think my Top Fin tank is ok?

2. I bought and Eclipse 3 top. It comes with a penguin bio-wheel filter and a good lighting system.

3. Heater I want to get a visitherm deluxe heater. Should I get 100w or 150w?

I am not planning on getting an airpump, I should have enough oxygen with my filter, is that correct?

4. Last of all, for my substrate. I have always used gravel. I want to use sand, or another substance. Does that work in a freshwater chiclid tank. I know they like to dig and does the fine particles cause any problems for the filter? I have no experience in this area, advice would be apperciated.

04-22-2005, 03:00 PM	#1
higginius Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5 User Feedback: (0)	Advice on my 29 G setup I am getting ready to start a new 29 gallon african cichlid tank. I had a few questions about the equipment I am using, I would appreciate some advice. 1. The tank, 29 gallon glass Top Fin After purchasing the tank from Petsmart, I was talking with another pet store owner. He told me to beware of Top Fin and Perfecto glass tanks, he has seen a lot of them explode. I have never had a tank 'explode' and was wondering if that was good advice, or not. He recommended All glass. Do you think my Top Fin tank is ok? 2. I bought and Eclipse 3 top. It comes with a penguin bio-wheel filter and a good lighting system. 3. Heater I want to get a visitherm deluxe heater. Should I get 100w or 150w? I am not planning on getting an airpump, I should have enough oxygen with my filter, is that correct? 4. Last of all, for my substrate. I have always used gravel. I want to use sand, or another substance. Does that work in a freshwater chiclid tank. I know they like to dig and does the fine particles cause any problems for the filter? I have no experience in this area, advice would be apperciated.