I only know salt but need Freshwater help
I have extensive knowledge (15 years) with salt and reef tanks and build most of my systems including the wet dry filters and protein skimmers. I am living in Germany temporarily and decided to enjoy freshwater again, since it would be a huge waste of time and money building a salt system knowing that I’ll be moving again in a few years. I haven’t purchased a RODI system yet but do plan on that soon. I set up my tank approx 50 gal with gravel and 3 large pieces of drift wood purchased at the LFS. The tank was used and it came with a penguin power filter so I decided to use it for now. My questions are…
What concerns should I have with the wood?
With the drift wood can I keep cichlids?
If cichlids are ok what water additives should I use with them?
What type of fish should I avoid with the driftwood?
What type of water tests will I need with freshwater?
What will I need to do when I start using RODI water?
I have an old overflow box and items needed to build a wet dry system including the pump would you ditch the power filter?
Thanks
I have extensive knowledge (15 years) with salt and reef tanks and build most of my systems including the wet dry filters and protein skimmers. I am living in Germany temporarily and decided to enjoy freshwater again, since it would be a huge waste of time and money building a salt system knowing that I’ll be moving again in a few years. I haven’t purchased a RODI system yet but do plan on that soon. I set up my tank approx 50 gal with gravel and 3 large pieces of drift wood purchased at the LFS. The tank was used and it came with a penguin power filter so I decided to use it for now. My questions are…
What concerns should I have with the wood?
With the drift wood can I keep cichlids?
If cichlids are ok what water additives should I use with them?
What type of fish should I avoid with the driftwood?
What type of water tests will I need with freshwater?
What will I need to do when I start using RODI water?
I have an old overflow box and items needed to build a wet dry system including the pump would you ditch the power filter?
Thanks