new tank setup

Rob72 · 07-18-2011, 06:43 PM

got a new setup this weekend for my girlfreind, its a 27 gallon cube, it has the double bright marineland led lights, stand, eheim canister filter, nice peice of driftwood in it and airstone, plans are for 1 amazon sword, 4 microsword, 4 dwarf sags and some dwarfhairgrass, stocking thinking about 4 angelfish, 2Blue Gourami, and some algea eaters, here some pictures

Pigeonfish · 07-18-2011, 06:58 PM

I don't think any Angelfish would be good for that tank.

Maybe you should get 4 Gouramis, 1 Male, 3 Female

and maybe 1 or 2 algae eaters.

Anymore and it'd be overstocked.

Btw tank looks beautiful. It'd look better when it's done.

Rob72 · 07-18-2011, 07:01 PM

is it to small for angels, if we got the Gouramis 1 male and 3 female, will they bred and all, what kind of algea eaters would you get

Pigeonfish · 07-18-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob72

is it to small for angels, if we got the Gouramis 1 male and 3 female, will they bred and all, what kind of algea eaters would you get

I think it's too small. They get pretty big and they get territorial. They need space.

The Gouramis might breed, but chances of success are slim if there is a nice flowing filter.

If you do get fry you can get an African Dwarf Frog, since they don't take up too much space and will eat the fry.

For that tank, I'd get 2 Siamese Algae Eaters (not the chinese algae eater)

I've never had shrimp, But you could also try some Amano Shrimp 6-12 maybe. I don't think the Gourami's would eat them... but I'm not sure.

holly12 · 07-18-2011, 07:18 PM

Or a BN Pleco. They stay under 6 inches. Usually around 4" or so. Congrats on the tank!

Rob72 · 07-18-2011, 07:18 PM

cool thanks for the advice, its gonna be a few weeks before fish, plants will be here this sat then gotta set it up and all and cycle, hopefully it dosent take for ever

jrman83 · 07-19-2011, 04:59 AM

It would be good for one, possibly two Angels. I would suggest getting a bunch of fast growers in there in the beginning at least and if you didn't like them they could always come out. Just about any stem plant will qualify. Get the plants you mention and some fast growers and cycle the tank with a few fish. If there are a lot of plants in there, established ones, you should see very little "normal" cycle effects...and you don't start off crazy with the number of fish.

Nice tank and equipment!

Rob72 · 07-19-2011, 05:25 PM

thanks ben, hopefully sat get it going, plants will be here, and new light for the 54 gallon as well, ill post pics once get it setup and cycling

holly12 · 07-19-2011, 06:38 PM

Wait wait wait wait! Did Ben just suggest cycling with fish? o_O

Rob72 · 07-19-2011, 06:41 PM

with a few fish, i think he did

Pigeonfish · 07-19-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by holly12

Wait wait wait wait! Did Ben just suggest cycling with fish? o_O

If it's planted enough it should keep the ammonia down and the fish won't be stressed. :3

holly12 · 07-19-2011, 07:20 PM

Lol, I know. I was just surprised 'cause he's a big fishless cycling guy.

Pigeonfish · 07-19-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by holly12

Lol, I know. I was just surprised 'cause he's a big fishless cycling guy.

Maybe he's warming up to beaslbob's style. ;D :p

Ajax · 07-19-2011, 11:58 PM

Beautiful tank, and nice equipment. I'd love to see this all planted, especially if you're going to be delving into the world of aquascaping, rather than just a plain planted tank. Angels do get a little too big for your tank, and seeing as they look best in groups, I'd recommend you not do it.

How about making it a shrimp colony? Some Crystal red shrimp or Yellow Amano shrimp would be great, breed easily, and are really easy to care for, especially if it's for your girlfriend who might not be as into the hobby as you are.

jrman83 · 07-20-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pigeonfish

Maybe he's warming up to beaslbob's style. ;D :p

I don't support anyone's style but my own, lol. Plus, I don't think he coined the idea of plants before fish. I am not a big fishless guy, but I do have some experience using the method. The last two tanks I had to cycle started with heavy planting and not testing anything but ammonia every few days. Once the ammonia was gone, I didn't test for anything else.

.....just to set the record straight anyway.

mk4gti · 07-20-2011, 09:15 AM

Nice tank, i like Cubes. I am also a victem of purchasing a tank for my girl. Shes pretty good at doing her own water changes and its a fully planted tank on a timer so there really isnt much for her to worry about. Ide get some anubais if i were you, hard to kill, slow growing plant. Also maybe insted of 4-6 large fish go with like 10 neon tetras, 6 cherry barbs, a few corys and some ottos. Makes it look like theres a lot more going on in the tank.

saltwaterfish · 07-21-2011, 07:29 AM

nice tank, but it looks small

Rob72 · 07-21-2011, 05:15 PM

it is nice, its not to small fits in the spot we have left for another tank right now, its not supposed to be the biggest, just wanted another tank that was nice and could have plants and driftwood and a few more fish that was setup nice to enojoy

holly12 · 07-22-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by saltwaterfish

nice tank, but it looks small

Oooh, a bit harsh, lolol! Just kidding.

I'm liking the tank, but we want pics of the set up! :D

Rob72 · 07-22-2011, 04:51 PM

hopefully tomorrow nite be setup, going to get the peat moss, sand and gravel plants and all tomorrow ill post pics once it up and going

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