New to large tanks: Ideas for 210 gallon freshwater

[mhansmann88]

I am getting my first large tank in about 3 days. I have a 29g and a 55g so i do have experience keeping fish just not on this scale. So I have some questions for people experienced with large tanks. First my filitration is one Hagen Aquaclear 110 HOB, one Marineland Emperor 400 HOB, one Eheim classic 2217 canister, and a Hagen Aquaclear 70 power head with optional filter ( i know this is not a true filter but its cheap extra water polishing and should give some current in the tank). Is this amount of filitration enough? Second Heat... Im used to one heater for the smaller tank but i know that wont cut it so i got one Marineland Visi-Therm Submersible Heater - 400 Watt,one Hagen Fluval E 300 Watt Electronic Aquarium Heater and one ETH 200 In-Line Heater UL 200W f/12mm & 1/2" Hose. Q2 Is that enough heat and ideas on placement in tank. 3rd I got two (2) Marineland LED Double Bright Lighting System, Adjustable from 36-48 to light the tank, and this is a fish only tank. Q3 Is that enough light? 4th and finally what kind of bioload do i need to cycle the tank is the standard 3-6 hardy fish going to do the job in this size tank or will i need more/larger fish? Thank you for your answers and help in advance sorry about all the questions its just hard to find people who have actually used equipment abouve 100g.

 

[MHcblues119]

to cycle the tank faster...take some of the media from your old tanks and throw it in your new filters...it will speed the process up veryy fast

 

[Cliff519]

I would do a fishless cycle with a intial ammonia level of 4ppm. Once your cycle is complete, start adding 2 to 5 fish at a time each week (no more).

Have you done a fishless cycle before ?

 

[mhansmann88]

No I have never done a fishless cycle before what does that entail?

 

[flipstylex]

personally, i would stock it with africans, they are hardy fish, make sure you cycle your tank first. and for filtaraton, throw in an fx5 with your current setup !

 

[gazelle]

how about going ancient fish?

 

[packer43064]

4. Get the fish you want and use Stability.

 

[manlyfish]

catfish!!!

 

[Cliff519]

No I have never done a fishless cycle before what does that entail?

The below link will explain the fishless cycling process I lot better than I can. IMO, it's the best way to get a tank ready for fish with the least amount of work (in the long run) and stress on your fish.

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/*************/showthread.php?t=5640

 

[mhansmann88]

The below link will explain the fishless cycling process I lot better than I can. IMO, it's the best way to get a tank ready for fish with the least amount of work (in the long run) and stress on your fish.

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/*************/showthread.php?t=5640

Thanks for the info really great...Bring up another question for me though. Where do i get a source of ammonia if i have nothing to produce it...I know its commonly used in cleaning products but i know there is no way those are safe for any kind of aquarium use.