Low Maintenance Tank?

[mrapoc]

Hey guys

Im due for a tank upgrade at some point soon (this year) and I'm aiming for a really easy tank to keep due to the fact I won't always be here and I don't want extra load going onto the parents/the tank to go downhill.

What setup would you recommend for a easy to keep and low maintenace tank whilst still able to keep live plants (nicely). I've already decided an external filter and timer for the lights are essential (i currently have neither) and that only community fish are the best choice.

A corner tank would be best but the main thing I want is everything to be hidden (no tubes sticking out, cables etc.)

Thanks

 

[bitteraspects]

the less stock you keep in the tank, the lower the bioload, and ultimately the easier it will be to maintain.

 

[mrapoc]

thanks

I was thinking hardware wise too

and also plants - slow growers which wont overcome the tank in a month but also easy to maintain

 

[RadaR]

Crypts, Anubias, Java Fern.