So far its just a plain tank with nothing in it.
We'd like to mimic their natural environment but I need some help along the way.
I would like to try to have some real plants, so my questions for the day are what kind of lighting do I need? Because of the hood design I really only have room for the basic single florescent tube fixture but have no idea about spectrum or wattage etc.
The tank is 48" wide, 22" tall and 12" front to rear.
I'm also looking for plant recommendations.
Again, I'd like to use plants found in their natural environment but I also need something fairly idiot proof.
And I guess now would be the time to ask about substrate before Tom fills it with the same fine gravel he uses in all his tanks. He says that sometimes people use a particular dirt or clay like substance but he doesn't know anything about that being "just a rocks and water guy"
And I suppose I should consider possible/potential tank mates?
He showed me some Rams which are great but what else?