txguy1013

Thanks for that link. I was planning on picking up the API master test kit already, so I'll the GH and KH kit to the order. As for substrate, I was planning on Fluval Stratum. It claims to be good for plants and shrimp. Would that suffice or is there something out there that would be more beneficial to the tank?

Hi everyone! I'm getting back into the aquarium life anfter being out for almost 10 years while going back to school and starting a new career. I kept saltwater tanks for about 15 years and will eventually get back inot that but for now, I'm just looking to setup a small tank. I'm trying to keep it small because I will be moving into a new house by the end of the year (hopefully). I like the small footprint of the two tanks I mentioned. The portrait is 5 gallons while the fascinate is 10 for roughly the same price. I'm just wondering if the included lights on the fascinate would be enough for some low light plants? It is the one i'm leaning toward at the moment. I was thinking about some anubias and amazon swords or whatever else someone might suggest. I would like to get a few shrimp and a snail or two and a fish. I'm really open to anything that might be suggested. I have not done a fresh water tank in forever and even then I never had a planted tank. Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.