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by lad
Wed Apr 23, 2025 1:10 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: How often to change discus tank water?
Replies: 9
Views: 54

Re: How often to change discus tank water?

Mine are in a 40-gallon breeder, and I change 25% weekly. They're doing okay, but not growing fast. Maybe I should up it? Running a sponge filter and keeping temp at 82°F. Feed them frozen bloodworms twice a day.
by lad
Wed Apr 16, 2025 5:37 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Discus tank on a tight budget
Replies: 9
Views: 444

Re: Discus tank on a tight budget

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll try the beef heart mix and up the water changes. Python's a bit pricey upfront, but if it saves time, worth it. Gonna check local groups for driftwood too.
by lad
Wed Apr 16, 2025 12:27 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Discus tank on a tight budget
Replies: 9
Views: 444

Discus tank on a tight budget

I'm setting up a 55-gallon tank for Discus but gotta keep costs low. Got a used Fluval 307 filter, sand substrate, and a basic heater. Water's at 82°F, pH 6.8. Feeding them frozen bloodworms and flakes. Any tips to save more without skimping on their needs? Worried about the filter being enough for ...
by lad
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:28 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: 500 Gallon project, Dreaming of keeping Discus but afraid!
Replies: 12
Views: 2758

Re: 500 Gallon project, Dreaming of keeping Discus but afraid!

Re: 500 Gallon project, Dreaming of keeping Discus but afraid!

I like your setup, but have you considered adding an overflow to a waste on the left side of the sump. It's where the return water enters and makes water changes super easy. You can just activate your top-up pump with a timer, and it's ...