Jake Ledesma

Hi everyone I’m starting to piece together my 40 gallon planted aquarium. I was wondering what light I should get for the aquarium, and also was wondering if I could plant into only aquarium gravel or do I need other substrate? I wanted to put some driftwood with some Java fern on it and some Amazon swords. But again I wasn’t sure about lighting and substrate. Any and all recommendations/advice is welcomed! Thank yall!

I don’t want to make my own just because I like the traditional lid and cover that my 20 gallon has as well, it helps keep my cat from getting feisty and falling in lol

Hello all! I didn’t want to cut up anything to make my own lid and cover for my tank but I was wondering if anyone out there can point me into a direction to where I can find a lid and cover for my 40 gallon breeder that won’t leave a big hole for me to have to cover up still. Any and all recommendations are appreciated!! BTW it’s a 40 gallon breeder if you didn’t see it in the title

Another question! Can I live with just a medium sponge filter? Or should I get more than one if I’m not using a HOB filter?

Was wondering if I had to get a HOB filter or could I sponge filters only? I planned of stocking the tank with real plants and maybe some driftwood? Let me know what works best for your tank! Any and all recommendations are helpful!