Help with new opti white setup

[Warren]

I am getting a 90 x 45 x 45cm opti white tank. Would a fluval fx4 be too powerful for this tank or would it be best getting a hydor 600.want something where the pipes don't clog up too quickly so good flow. I had a tetra tec ex 1200 plus previously and the tubing was constantly blocked. What is a really good regular with a precise needle valve but not too costly and the cheapest place to buy 2kg co2 bottles.

I would like to plant hc so is cal aqua black earth a good choice or is there a better option in the UK.

 

[Tim Harrison]

You tank is about 182 litres, following the x10 rule you need a filter with an output of around 1800 lph.
Try CO2 Art for your reg, quality at a very competitive price and customer service is excellent. Any of these will serve you well https://www.co2art.eu/collections/complete-co2-systems
Check this out for fire extinguishers in you area https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/co2-refills.4258/

P.S. Your substrate choice should be fine. But an alternative is Tropica Aquarium Soil http://tropica.com/en/plant-care/aquarium-soil/aquarium-soil/

 

[Warren]

Thank you for your advice.