Hi all,
Been a while since I've posted, but I can already feel the obsessive posting urge coming back!
I've been blessed with the opportunity to set up a customer's 8'x2'x2' (or something like that). Volume is roughly 1000L She's opted for a planted discus display. My idea is something low-tech, as maintenance must be kept to a minimum other than water changes and filter cleans. Thankfully the budget is pretty open.
I've opted for 2x FX6, 2x Eheim Jaeger 300w. The tank currently has 6x 54w T5s on an Arcadia controller. I'm considering either using 3 daylight and 3 "colour" bulbs, or using some form of LED setup. Any suggestions?
I'm also intrigued as to your opinions on substrate choice. I'll be using a foreground of open sand, but mid/foreground will be fairly heavily planted with Echinodorus, Cryptocoryne etc. I need to use something nutrient rich, but able to maintain stable enough parameters for discus.
I have my ideas already, but on a project this size, it's always a good idea to get other people's opinions.
Been a while since I've posted, but I can already feel the obsessive posting urge coming back!
I've been blessed with the opportunity to set up a customer's 8'x2'x2' (or something like that). Volume is roughly 1000L She's opted for a planted discus display. My idea is something low-tech, as maintenance must be kept to a minimum other than water changes and filter cleans. Thankfully the budget is pretty open.
I've opted for 2x FX6, 2x Eheim Jaeger 300w. The tank currently has 6x 54w T5s on an Arcadia controller. I'm considering either using 3 daylight and 3 "colour" bulbs, or using some form of LED setup. Any suggestions?
I'm also intrigued as to your opinions on substrate choice. I'll be using a foreground of open sand, but mid/foreground will be fairly heavily planted with Echinodorus, Cryptocoryne etc. I need to use something nutrient rich, but able to maintain stable enough parameters for discus.
I have my ideas already, but on a project this size, it's always a good idea to get other people's opinions.