Struggling with MTS

[Orlon11]

First topic message reminder :

So I just saw a 55 on craigslist for $30 ($50 with stand). There must be somewhere I can put this...how bad is it to put a tank in front of a window?

[nyleveiam]

I have NO tanks
(In my guest room!!!)

[KristaLynn]

Once I had four tanks I promised my dad I wouldn't get anymore. It's an old house and he thinks I'm going to cave in the floor. Pfft. I got a 5g hex but I don't think he's seen it yet, it's so small! Of course if the floor caves in I'm in trouble! Haha.

[the clean guy]

I only have one tank...

In my office

Steve

LOL

[goldfishbetalover]

I only have one tank...

In my office

Steve

LOL

and how many ponds?
wish I had just one!!!!!

[Orlon11]

I have the tank! Currently it is adding to the clutter in the spare room. I'm actually thinking I might put it in there - it will give me the kick in the **** I need to repaint that room (currently a hideous toothpaste green colour) and get it organized.

The guy had told me it was a tank with lights and a couple other odds and ends. Turns out is has a filter, heater, thermometer and a bunch of fake plants and plastic decor - score! Not sure if I'll use the decor....I'm a fan of the natural look.

Can I grow any plants at all under two 24 inch fluorescents in a 55 gallon? It is 21 inches deep.

Also, has anyone ever heard of or used an aquatech 30-60 filter? Do I need to use the filter cartridges that go with it, or can I improvise?

[Orlon11]

scratch that. they're 18 inch bulbs

[Mykuhl]

Yes, you can grow plants with that wattage. You can grow the various anubias varieties, java fern, and aquatic mosses.

[Biulu]

Mmmm, just lost my post.

Yes, you definitively can! My 125 litre has 2 fluorescents too. It is the tank you see in the sidebar, only real plants....