Next, I had to tackle the essentials that keep the tank healthy and running...as well as a water change and feeding schedule. I plan on doing 100% water changes daily, and twice a day if/when I ever get a day off from work. Feeding will be 3-4 times a day, and water changes following a beefheart feeding.
As for food, I had to acquire either some pre-made beefheart mix from a vendor, or make my own. I decided to make my own, so I had to get a decent food processor, and I also ordered some mini-icecube trays from amazon to freeze them in smaller portions that you would see out of the name-brand frozen foods you get at the pet store.
I also ordered some FDBW from Al, and I have some Forrest Aquabites on order as well.
Equipment List:
130 Gallon (Planet Aquarium) - I haven't decided if i'm going to paint it or go with a vinyl wrap backround yet
2x Finnext Titanium 300watt
2x 65 Gallon water storage tanks each with Finnex Titanium 300watt
Corallife SL-65 Airpump (for entire fishroom)
ATI #5 Sponge Filter rated for 125gallons
Aquaclear 110 (packed with seachem matrix and a prefilter sponge)
2x Airstones
The tank will be kept barebottom - 0 substrate and 0 plants
I like to keep things simple and basic, I've had sumps before, and I am fond of them, especially being able to hide everything inside them...however, I am more concerned with how the fish look rather than tank appeal.