As some of you know, I just purchased a 90 gallon (48x18x24) tank which I plan to do a freshwater cichlid set-up. Now, we've (my wife and I) have never ventured above 30 gallons, so I've got a few questions..
1. What size filter(s) do I need, and do I need more than one? I currently have two (2) Eheim 2217 Canisters. I plan on setting them up on opposite ends. Thoughts? Suggestions?
2. What size air-pump(s) do I need, and again, do i need more than one (or maybe just more than one air-stone on a T-splitter)? How much oxygen do I need to be introducing to such a large tank?
3. What type of filter media works best with 90 gallons and cichlid varieties?
4. We want to use Aragonite sand. Thoughts? Suggestions?
5. How long, with two (2) Eheim 2217 Canisters, should we allow the tank to cycle?
I'm sure I'll have more questions. We want to go buy supplies tomorrow, so I'm hoping to get some good feedback tonight. Any other feedback will be welcomed as well. Thanks!
1. What size filter(s) do I need, and do I need more than one? I currently have two (2) Eheim 2217 Canisters. I plan on setting them up on opposite ends. Thoughts? Suggestions?
2. What size air-pump(s) do I need, and again, do i need more than one (or maybe just more than one air-stone on a T-splitter)? How much oxygen do I need to be introducing to such a large tank?
3. What type of filter media works best with 90 gallons and cichlid varieties?
4. We want to use Aragonite sand. Thoughts? Suggestions?
5. How long, with two (2) Eheim 2217 Canisters, should we allow the tank to cycle?
I'm sure I'll have more questions. We want to go buy supplies tomorrow, so I'm hoping to get some good feedback tonight. Any other feedback will be welcomed as well. Thanks!
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