55 Gallon Discus Tank
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Yes it is correct that discus like to be kept in at least groups of five. Most people actually say 6 which is what I'm starting out with myself. No co2 on my tank, I'm using Root Tabs and I'm dosing Trace, Iron, Excel, and Flourish from Seachem. I actually find it nice using Excel instead of CO2 on this tank because I can more easily adjust how much I put in each day based on my water changes that week. Some time I do more water changes depending on how messy the water gets after feeding time. Most people like to grow out Discus in a bare bottle tank because it's much easier with water changes... but I just can stare at an ugly tank in my room =)
Thank you!
That puts a good big smile on my face that I was able to influence some one to do something! I designed my tank in a way that I can to vacuum and water change with out messing with the plants. So I scaped in "islands". Good luck on the future tank! =)Impressive aXio! I love your discus. Your tank design is also great.
You've influenced me to the point that I want a discus tank.. Next time, I just need a bigger tank.
Awesome tank, again
Yes discus need really clean water compared to most fish. Also when growing out discus it is good to feed them anywhere from 4-6 times a day, usually a beef heart mix is used which can get pretty messy in the water. Most people actually just use a bare bottom tank so that they can easily clean the bottom of the tank with a siphon and change out atleast 50% of the water. There are local breeders I know that actually do 150% changes a day on a centralized system. If grown out right Discus can reach a size of 8-10".
With that said as you can see I have a planted tank. When doing so you need to find a compromise with the amount water changes because too many will take out all the nutrients that plants need to grow well. Plants DO help with controlling bio-load so there is a plus to using them. I personally do 3 water changes a week. Once the discus grow out to full size you can slow your water changes to once a week and tone down on the feeding as well.
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Thank you =) I took out that so called "tiger lotus" on the right side in the picture. Tank looks a lot more balanced now as well.
Yeah I was wondering because lately i've read articles, where they show how to do a planted tank without co2. So I was wondering If this is true, or if its harder to take care of. Thank you I have to say if I haven't already that you have an awesome tank and beautiful fish
