I am setting up a planted 20 gallon tank planted tank and I am wondering if the equipment I have is going to be enough to much etc. I have done some research but I keep finding conflicting information so I thought I would just break down and ask.
Eheim Ecco: Is this going to be enough for a 20 gallon planted tank? They are rated up to 30 but I have never had a planted tank. I do not plan on putting more than 5 to 8 fish in this tank with a few shrimp.
Lighting: 65w 6500k bulb is what I plan on using. Sounds like 3.25 wpg should be good. I also have a 10,000k 50/50 bulb but it sounds like that is more of a reef bulb.
Heating: For this size tank is inline kind of over kill? Am I better off with just an in tank heater?
UV: I have a UV powerhead but now I am wondering if it is a waste. I keep hearing different things about them between being great, or not useful or even killing off good things along with the bad etc.
CO2: I have a little Hydor system. It was recommended to me in a store that since these types do not shut off that I should run a bubble stone at night to keep the CO2 levels with in reason for the fish and inverts.
Ferts: Is regular flourish doses going to be enough with this lighting and CO2? At first I only plan on baby tears, dwarf hair grass, and maybe some crispus to kind of help cover up the pipes and heater etc.
Thank you for any help and input you can offer.
Eheim Ecco: Is this going to be enough for a 20 gallon planted tank? They are rated up to 30 but I have never had a planted tank. I do not plan on putting more than 5 to 8 fish in this tank with a few shrimp.
Lighting: 65w 6500k bulb is what I plan on using. Sounds like 3.25 wpg should be good. I also have a 10,000k 50/50 bulb but it sounds like that is more of a reef bulb.
Heating: For this size tank is inline kind of over kill? Am I better off with just an in tank heater?
UV: I have a UV powerhead but now I am wondering if it is a waste. I keep hearing different things about them between being great, or not useful or even killing off good things along with the bad etc.
CO2: I have a little Hydor system. It was recommended to me in a store that since these types do not shut off that I should run a bubble stone at night to keep the CO2 levels with in reason for the fish and inverts.
Ferts: Is regular flourish doses going to be enough with this lighting and CO2? At first I only plan on baby tears, dwarf hair grass, and maybe some crispus to kind of help cover up the pipes and heater etc.
Thank you for any help and input you can offer.