Feedback for new nano setup

Hi- new to the forum and this is my first post.
I got into this hobby because Covid... I have a planted 5G Aqueon tank with a betta and looking to get a bigger tank with better aquascape for my betta.

I like ADA and Fluval Flex tanks but don't have the fund for it. So my plan is to setup a tank with the following

1. Aqueon Frameless 14G tank with hinged top ~$55
- they're currently on sale
- reseal it (some reviews seem to indicate the tanks start leaking after some months)
2. Add an Aquaclear filter ~$26
3. Hygger full spectrum aquarium light OR NICREW ClassicLeD Aquarium light ~$20

I already have a Fluval 50W heater. And that leaves me with roughly $100 to spend on the soil, wood, stone and plants. I have a few Java ferns, a couple of hygrophila, 2 crypts and a rosette sword that i plan to move to the new tank.

I would like to hear from the members on your thought on my proposed setup. Does this make sense? Am i loosing anything by going with this approach? Would you recommend anything different?
Thanks and looking forward to your comments.

 

Hi, I can't help you much, but welcome to Fishlore! Ask questions if you have them

 

welcome to fishlore! I think your plan sounds great but I would do a sponge filter instead

 

Hi- new to the forum and this is my first post.
I got into this hobby because Covid... I have a planted 5G Aqueon tank with a betta and looking to get a bigger tank with better aquascape for my betta.

I like ADA and Fluval Flex tanks but don't have the fund for it. So my plan is to setup a tank with the following

1. Aqueon Frameless 14G tank with hinged top ~$55
- they're currently on sale
- reseal it (some reviews seem to indicate the tanks start leaking after some months)
2. Add an Aquaclear filter ~$26
3. Hygger full spectrum aquarium light OR NICREW ClassicLeD Aquarium light ~$20

I already have a Fluval 50W heater. And that leaves me with roughly $100 to spend on the soil, wood, stone and plants. I have a few Java ferns, a couple of hygrophila, 2 crypts and a rosette sword that i plan to move to the new tank.

I would like to hear from the members on your thought on my proposed setup. Does this make sense? Am i loosing anything by going with this approach? Would you recommend anything different?
Thanks and looking forward to your comments.

Welcome to Fishlore! I would say that the Hygger light is better. You could do a dirted tank to save money. Look into Marcus Fish Tanks cuz they are my #1 place to buy plants and they are pretty cheap. Only $5 for shipping. Overall, this sounds like a really nice and well thought out tank. I would do a sponge filter instead of the HOB.

 

Hi, I can't help you much, but welcome to Fishlore! Ask questions if you have them

Thank you

 

If you have any more questions, I am happy to answer them.

 

welcome to fishlore! I think your plan sounds great but I would do a sponge filter instead

Thanks, i've made a note of it

 

I’ll be online for the next couple of hours so be sure to ask if you have any more questions

 

Welcome to Fishlore! I would say that the Hygger light is better. You could do a dirted tank to save money. Look into Marcus Fish Tanks cuz they are my #1 place to buy plants and they are pretty cheap. Only $5 for shipping. Overall, this sounds like a really nice and well thought out tank. I would do a sponge filter instead of the HOB.

Thank you for the suggestion. Marcus Fish Tanks does have good pricing. I will be ordering my plants from here.

 

Thank you for the suggestion. Marcus Fish Tanks does have good pricing. I will be ordering my plants from here.

Just a general tip, but when you first put plants into a tank, some of the leaves will turn brown and die off. This does NOT mean that they are dead. This is a thing that happens with all new plants and it is called melting. Just trim off the dead/melting leaves and wait a few weeks and you will have plenty of new leaves and a healthy-looking plant. I will once again make a push for a dirted tank since they are way cheaper than any nutrient rich substrate and grow plants equally as well if not better.

 

Just a general tip, but when you first put plants into a tank, some of the leaves will turn brown and die off. This does NOT mean that they are dead. This is a thing that happens with all new plants and it is called melting. Just trim off the dead/melting leaves and wait a few weeks and you will have plenty of new leaves and a healthy-looking plant. I will once again make a push for a dirted tank since they are way cheaper than any nutrient rich substrate and grow plants equally as well if not better.

Thanks. I will try to read on dirted tank tonight to see if i want to go that route.

 

Welcome to the forum..... I like your ideas and your plan going forward.

 

Thanks. I will try to read on dirted tank tonight to see if i want to go that route.

Ok. I am happy to help with that if you have any questions.