I haven't done that but what I have in mind:
- long tank
- filter output at one end and input at the other end
- mix size of gravel and cosmetic sand
- mix of wavy type of plants.
Hello all -
I currently have a small tank with a HOB filter. Really like the hobby and looking to be a little more serious.
Am looking to setup a river/stream type tank setup, with a current flow from one end to another.
Has anyone done such a tank before? Any tips?
What would I need? Appreciate any inputs.
I would like it to be as low maintenance tank as possible.
Thanks.
I haven't done that but what I have in mind:
- long tank
- filter output at one end and input at the other end
- mix size of gravel and cosmetic sand
- mix of wavy type of plants.
Thanks shadow
I am trying to take reference from this article http://www.fluvalaquatics.com/ca/exp...iver-aquarium/
But being an absolute beginner, I don't know exactly what to buy.
I get the point about the glass "divider". Is it necessary? My tank maker does not seem to think it is.
Re filter - it seems the recommendation is canister. But tank maker is recommending internal.
Thanks all for any advice.
Cheers
I see, you are trying to create river biotope not river aquascaping , biotope is not my specialty
The article is very poorly written and bound to cause confusion. Putting a strong powerhead to create current is what most tanks should have and is not what defines a river environment. It also seems to suggest that 30% water change a week will give you a good approximation of river conditions. Well I don't know what river this guy was looking at but most rivers are consist of flowing water so 100% water change every 5 minutes would be more like it. So put simply it's impossible to create a river in your aquarium. If you set up an aquarium according that plan you will also find that the water flows the same whether you have glass or not
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What size of tank are you planning on having, also what kind of stock do you plan on keeping?
7 ft long but shallow tank, 30cm.
Species undecided.
Suggestions welcome. Thanks al
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