40 gallon freshwater reef

Charlie97L · 09-21-2006, 02:18 PM

ok.

i set up a 40 gallon in my bedroom with the intention of doing a FW setup, with plants... i'm building a c02 system, so the plants are coming, but i wanted to get some input (i know some of you guys have done great FW setups in the past, or currently) on stocking.

i'm trying to go for as much diversity as possible. i've already found some really cool japanese algae eating shrimp. basically, i don't want to do just fish, i want to have as much of a range as possible.

anyway, here's my setup.

~40 gallon (36x12x21-ish) AGA
Eheim Canister filter
Maxijet 600 (do i even need this?)
130W of 10K power compacts (any colored supplementation you guys can suggest?)
50W stealth heater
Eco-complete/earth rocks substrate (~3")
Custom C02 setup (got the tank/regulator, diffuser being built)

i want a great community setup! help!

PS. seeing wit's monster pirhana, i figured posting this was ok. something a little different. it's in the reefing spirit! :-D i hope it's ok, if not mods, move it wherever it should be.

reefjitsu · 09-21-2006, 02:34 PM

Check this site for some cool shrimp and plants.
http://www.azgardens.com/shrimpfactory.php

Charlie97L · 09-21-2006, 02:44 PM

ooo thanks reefjitsu!!!

anything else, i know there are freshwater snails, shrimp, and fish... what else can i toss in there?

reefjitsu · 09-21-2006, 02:56 PM

There are a couple of FW clams that are suitable for aquariums, but they are boring and dull. There are also a few amphibians, most notably, the dwarf African clawed frogs. One tip, if you really want everything to thrive, choose species of plants and animals with similar pH requirements. There is alot more variation in pH and hardness needs for FW.

Charlie97L · 09-21-2006, 03:10 PM

yeah i was aware of that.

haha, or i could just scrap it all and do a marine fowlr and toss a flame angel and some damsels in there. hehehe.

seriously though, reefjitsu, thanks for the tips.

billyr98 · 09-21-2006, 05:02 PM

any pics charlies

Charlie97L · 09-21-2006, 05:07 PM

i'll snap some tonight!

Charlie97L · 09-21-2006, 10:31 PM

pics pics!!

nothing much to look at... i'm still waiting on the PC bulbs (the retro is the mass of wires in the 2nd pic) and the hood. it's not going to totally cover the tank, just a way to mount the pc retro.

i'm going to pick up some driftwood this weekend, and maybe a few larger rocks for the bottom... then some livestock. wooo! i gotta decide on teh fish though. i have no idea what to put in.

the thing i love about this tank is is practically SILENT. nothing. you can't hear ANYTHING. i love it.

09-21-2006, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	40 gallon freshwater reef ok. i set up a 40 gallon in my bedroom with the intention of doing a FW setup, with plants... i'm building a c02 system, so the plants are coming, but i wanted to get some input (i know some of you guys have done great FW setups in the past, or currently) on stocking. i'm trying to go for as much diversity as possible. i've already found some really cool japanese algae eating shrimp. basically, i don't want to do just fish, i want to have as much of a range as possible. anyway, here's my setup. ~40 gallon (36x12x21-ish) AGA Eheim Canister filter Maxijet 600 (do i even need this?) 130W of 10K power compacts (any colored supplementation you guys can suggest?) 50W stealth heater Eco-complete/earth rocks substrate (~3") Custom C02 setup (got the tank/regulator, diffuser being built) i want a great community setup! help! PS. seeing wit's monster pirhana, i figured posting this was ok. something a little different. it's in the reefing spirit! :-D i hope it's ok, if not mods, move it wherever it should be. __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

09-21-2006, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
reefjitsu Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Magic City Posts: 740 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 40 gallon freshwater reef Check this site for some cool shrimp and plants. http://www.azgardens.com/shrimpfactory.php __________________ You can't give up hope just because it's hopeless. You got to keep on hoping and cover your ears and go "blah blah blah blah"- Futurama

09-21-2006, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 40 gallon freshwater reef ooo thanks reefjitsu!!! anything else, i know there are freshwater snails, shrimp, and fish... what else can i toss in there? __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

09-21-2006, 02:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
reefjitsu Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Magic City Posts: 740 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 40 gallon freshwater reef There are a couple of FW clams that are suitable for aquariums, but they are boring and dull. There are also a few amphibians, most notably, the dwarf African clawed frogs. One tip, if you really want everything to thrive, choose species of plants and animals with similar pH requirements. There is alot more variation in pH and hardness needs for FW. __________________ You can't give up hope just because it's hopeless. You got to keep on hoping and cover your ears and go "blah blah blah blah"- Futurama

09-21-2006, 03:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 40 gallon freshwater reef yeah i was aware of that. haha, or i could just scrap it all and do a marine fowlr and toss a flame angel and some damsels in there. hehehe. seriously though, reefjitsu, thanks for the tips. __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

09-21-2006, 05:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 40 gallon freshwater reef any pics charlies __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

09-21-2006, 05:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 40 gallon freshwater reef i'll snap some tonight! __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

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