Orca 450 Nano Aquarium - Tropical Set Up

[Ryan1998]

hello all, i have just recently got a orca 450 nano tank and i was wondering what fish i could have, i am planning on having a tropical set up and i am going to put in some bogwood and live plants, anyhelp would be much appreciated. Thanks Ryan

 

[fluttermoth]

Hi Ryan, to the forum.

First of all, I'd recommend you have a read of some of the articles in our 'beginner's resource centre' (the link is in my sig); especially the ones on 'cycling'.

Then we need to know whether your local water is hard or soft before we can start recommending fish species for you

 

[Ryan1998]

Hi Ryan, to the forum.

First of all, I'd recommend you have a read of some of the articles in our 'beginner's resource centre' (the link is in my sig); especially the ones on 'cycling'.

Then we need to know whether your local water is hard or soft before we can start recommending fish species for you

Yup sure, i have just finished my cycle, haha talk about good timing, at the moment the tempreture is 26oC

 

[fluttermoth]

Oh, ok, lol, good start

So, how hard or soft is your water? And the pH?

 

[Ryan1998]

Oh, ok, lol, good start

So, how hard or soft is your water? And the pH?

Im waiting for the test kit to arrive at the moment, i will post the results as soon as possible

 

[fluttermoth]

Have you tested the tap water at all; for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate?

 

[Ryan1998]

no but i have put the aquasafe in

 

[bae1994]

Hi mate you say you've just finished cycling but how would you do that with no test kit ?

Or did you add bottled stuff ?

Also I had this tank as my first marine tank does yours have the skimmer in if so kinda pointless in freshwater so I'd take it out and store it but a very nice tank and a nice size too

Bae