This page will host information about my process of setting up a 6-gallon freshwater, planted aquarium. I will post information on each piece purchased for the aquarium and its cost here. I will also post a list of the books that I have found useful in reading prior to starting this process. All the books I have listed can be purchased through my on-line bookstore with Amazon.com. And yes, a wise aquarist will read first and then start setting up the aquarium.
Product |
Price* |
Purchased From |
| Eclipse System Six Aquarium (6-gallon acrylic aquarium with light and filtration included in hood) |
$56.24 |
|
| 50-watt Whisper Heater (submersible) | $19.04 | Wal-Mart |
| 2 bags of Black Aquarium Gravel | $5.70 | The Tropical Shop |
| 1 20-ounce Box of Laterite | $13.36 | Mail Order Pet Shop |
| Aquarium Thermometer | $1.56 | Wal-Mart |
| Cycle, 8 oz. bottle | $5.28 | The Tropical Shop |
| Aquasafe, 8 oz. bottle of water conditioner | $4.23 | Country Critters |
| Softie, Acrylic-safe Algae Pad | $2.10 | The Tropical Shop |
| Aquarium Net | $0.84 | Country Critters |
| Laborette Deluxe Test Kit | $18.12 | Pet Warehouse |
| Kent Pro-Plant, 16 oz. bottle | $9.03 | Pet Warehouse |
| Kent Black Water Expert, 16 oz. bottle | $8.82 | Pet Warehouse |
| Eclipse System 6 Filter Cartridges (3 pk) | $7.01 | Pet Warehouse |
| Total | $151.33 |
*Includes Shipping Costs and Sales Tax (NC Tax at 6%)