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I kind of need a list of things to get for a GSP tank. Looking at everything is so overwhelming, try not to use short terms because I really don't know all of them..! Thanks!

Water, Tank, Hood, Lights, Filter, Heater, Thermometer, API Master Test Kit, Net, Syphon, Substrate, Background, Decor, Marine Salt, Hydrometer, Dechlorinator, idk, the list goes on

*Edit* GSP

30g

I suggest also on top of previously listed...
Feeding tongs
Snail tank
- filter for snail tank
- heater for snail tank(optional, but produces best results)
Salt mixing container
- powerhead(for salt mixing)
- heater(for salt mixing)
- some sort of pump, to pump mixed salt water back to tank

snail tank size can be like a 3g right?

Also, why a heater for the salt mixing? Do I need to buy a separate heater?

You need to have the pre-mixed salt at the same temperature as the tank before adding it to the tank. The salt will also dissolve better and faster and more completely if the mixing vessel is at tank temperature.

My HD PVR wrote:Also, why a heater for the salt mixing? Do I need to buy a separate heater?

Keep in mind that you can probably skimp a little bit on your mixing heater but double check the temps at water change time. Also keep in mind that your mixing heater can be your back up heater in case your tank heater goes bad. And this is a reason not to skimp on the heater.

Also as stated earlier about feeding tongs...Look on Ebay for large tweezers. You can get a 12" pair for like $8 and 18"ers are also available.


Good luck.

My HD PVR wrote:snail tank size can be like a 3g right?

Yes, certainly! I suggest a larger one only if possible. Mine is a 10g.

greenspottedlover wrote:I suggest also on top of previously listed...
Feeding tongs

Real men dont use feeding tongs.....jk..lol. Sorry had to pick. +1 all the above.

someone send me a link for a good tong? please be pretty cheap 10 bucks max

My HD PVR wrote:someone send me a link for a good tong? please be pretty cheap 10 bucks max

A good feeding tong is pretty much any. I got mine in the reptile section of the LFS.

My HD PVR wrote:someone send me a link for a good tong? please be pretty cheap 10 bucks max

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_ ... Categories

To me, anyone who hand-feeds a fahaka or mbu should be in therapy - for their brain. They value their hands so little?

Anyone who hand feeds any puffer is foolishly teaching a predator to associate hands and food and is not exactly displaying high intelligence.

Intelligent fish-keepers protect themselves and their pets by taking sensible precautions. Don't be a candidate for the Darwin Awards.

My HD PVR wrote:I kind of need a list of things to get for a GSP tank. Looking at everything is so overwhelming, try not to use short terms because I really don't know all of them..! Thanks!

The lists given are great. Yes use some tongs/Hemostats to feed.