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  • 1st Setup, Need Advice 40g

    Hello
    I recently acquired a free 40 gal tank with some parts and stand from a friend.
    I'm looking to set it up for freshwater and need some direction.
    I would like to have a very natural looking setup that's not too difficult to care for. I like the drift wood and live plant look. Not looking to stock it with exotic expensive fish off the batt but looking for recommendations, I like the rainforest look.
    It came with some equipment that may or not be used.
    hood with light
    under gravel filter plates (didn't see the powerheads in the box)
    external filter (kind of crusty will probably purchase new)
    Air pump

    Looking on recommendations on plant type, fish type and equipment type. Not looking to break the bank but I appreciate quality and want it to be sized appropriately.


    I live 10 minutes from a Petco and I'm curious if they will they know enough about what I am trying to do to steer me in the right direction? Are they a reliable resource for the naive? I don't want to have to buy things twice.
    any other online resource recommendations would also be appreciated.
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