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- Sat Jun 14, 2025 5:15 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: discus tank canister filter setup
- Replies: 7
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Re: discus tank canister filter setup
Mine's same depth, works a treat. You got a backup sponge filter in there? Power outages happen, and Discus ain't cheap. I run a cheap air pump with sponge as insurance.
- Sat Jun 14, 2025 4:22 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: discus tank canister filter setup
- Replies: 7
- Views: 74
Re: discus tank canister filter setup
Yep, spray bar cuts the flow nice. I run mine with sponge pre-filter too, keeps the big stuff outta the canister. What's your nitrate level? Juves need clean water, I do 50% changes twice a week.
- Sun Nov 03, 2024 5:46 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: New Tank Mates?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13188
Re: New Tank Mates?
I've had experience with both Congo tetras and discus, just not in the same tank.
Congos do require a school of at least six, and they definitely prefer a planted environment. They grow larger than your cardinal and rummy nose tetras, and their activity level is significantly higher. I think the ...
Congos do require a school of at least six, and they definitely prefer a planted environment. They grow larger than your cardinal and rummy nose tetras, and their activity level is significantly higher. I think the ...
- Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:22 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Awesome Tank
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1838
Re: Awesome Tank
Re: Awesome Tank
That's pretty much the pinnacle of tank-keeping. If I'm being picky, a single strain of discus would've taken it to the next level.
That's pretty much the pinnacle of tank-keeping. If I'm being picky, a single strain of discus would've taken it to the next level.
- Sun Jun 16, 2024 10:09 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Tiger barbs
- Replies: 8
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Re: Tiger barbs
Re: Tiger barbs
I'm with FishNe on this, Rosey barbs are a great choice. They're peaceful, which is perfect for a community tank, and they're prolific breeders - I've had them spawn in my planted tank with minimal effort. Plus, they're great for algae control, they love munching on hair algae and ...
I'm with FishNe on this, Rosey barbs are a great choice. They're peaceful, which is perfect for a community tank, and they're prolific breeders - I've had them spawn in my planted tank with minimal effort. Plus, they're great for algae control, they love munching on hair algae and ...
- Thu May 16, 2024 6:16 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Discus quarantine and plague
- Replies: 9
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Re: Discus quarantine and plague
Re: Discus quarantine and plague
Yes, that's a possibility.
Yes, that's a possibility.
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:54 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Picking discus in case they might pair-off
- Replies: 2
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Re: Picking discus in case they might pair-off
When I'm selecting juvenile discus to grow out, I typically choose them based on their potential for pairing up in the future. I usually stick to just two strains at a time, ones that I think will produce nice-looking offspring. For instance, I've had success with Flachens and Santarems, as well as ...
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:06 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: High Tech Co2 fully Planted setups?
- Replies: 6
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Re: High Tech Co2 fully Planted setups?
Re: High Tech Co2 fully Planted setups?
I experimented with a high-tech, CO2-driven planted tank housing discus a while back. The plants thrived, but the discus only managed to do alright. It's crucial to understand that during the day, when the lights are on, plants utilize CO2. However, at night ...
I experimented with a high-tech, CO2-driven planted tank housing discus a while back. The plants thrived, but the discus only managed to do alright. It's crucial to understand that during the day, when the lights are on, plants utilize CO2. However, at night ...
- Mon Aug 07, 2023 4:34 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Discus laying eggs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1437
Re: Discus laying eggs
Sounds pretty normal to me, especially in a community tank. I've had experience with discus and their egg-laying habits, and it's not uncommon for them to figure things out over time. I've heard of plecos eating discus eggs, but personally, I've never seen it happen with mine. It's more likely that ...
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:40 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Adding Metro to frozen food / Beefheart
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2116
Re: Adding Metro to frozen food / Beefheart
Re: Adding Metro to frozen food / Beefheart
The reason I prefer giving metro in food is because it's more effective in clearing Hexamita orally. If your fish are eating, you can clear out most of the Hexamita from the gut in just a day or two. On the other hand, metronidazole in solution isn't well ...
The reason I prefer giving metro in food is because it's more effective in clearing Hexamita orally. If your fish are eating, you can clear out most of the Hexamita from the gut in just a day or two. On the other hand, metronidazole in solution isn't well ...