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by micsim
Sat Jun 14, 2025 5:15 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: discus tank canister filter setup
Replies: 7
Views: 74

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.
by micsim
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.
by micsim
Sun Nov 03, 2024 5:46 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: New Tank Mates?
Replies: 2
Views: 13184

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 ...
by micsim
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.
by micsim
Sun Jun 16, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Tiger barbs
Replies: 8
Views: 2258

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 ...
by micsim
Thu May 16, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Discus quarantine and plague
Replies: 9
Views: 2552

Re: Discus quarantine and plague

Re: Discus quarantine and plague
Yes, that's a possibility.
by micsim
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:54 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Picking discus in case they might pair-off
Replies: 2
Views: 1013

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 ...
by micsim
Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: High Tech Co2 fully Planted setups?
Replies: 6
Views: 1835

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 ...
by micsim
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 ...
by micsim
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Adding Metro to frozen food / Beefheart
Replies: 7
Views: 2115

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 ...