The Aquarium Tank Setup

Article by Emorsso

Step# 2 - In this section, we discuss the fundamental equipment and materials required for tank setup as well as how to handle them. Bear in mind that any brand recommended is solely individual's preferences, you may substitute similar products from other leading brands of your choice.

Equipment List:

• 91cm(L) x 45cm(W) x 61cm(H) custom-made glass aquarium tank
• Eheim Professional II 2026 External Canister Filter
• Eheim Air Pump 400
• Custom made Lighting with 2x Arcadia T5 Plant Pro 39w Tube
• Standard Under Gravel Filter

Always wash your newly acquired tank irregardless of the condition. It does not take much effort, simply use a sponge to run through the inside surface and drain out the water. Then fill the tank with clean water and soak for at least 24 hours. Drain out the water and dry the tank.

Tip# Never use detergent to wash your tank. If you really want to wash it clean, you can use a bit of aquarium salt to soak or wash it.

	Next, place the Under Gravel Filter (UGF) at the bottom before putting in the gravel. There are several methods of using UGF, this method is based on the concept of the Nitrogen Cycle. In this design, the UGF serves as a biological mechanism to facilitate breakdown of waste. Air is pump into two inlet pipes at both ends of the tank to provide sufficient oxygen required by the nitrifying bacteria.