Aunts discus build thread.

[Bbush]

Big tank lots of discus! What else do you need? Post pix please.

 

[pcdebb]

Might get eaten since they are so small, but I'm not sure.

my school of neons were fine with my discus. I started out planted with some wisteria, and they blew up! never any co2 injection with them either, just grew outta control

 

[Bbush]

What kind of lighting?

 

[Oscar98]

What kind of lighting?

Prob two 36" marineland single or double bright leds

 

[severum mama]

The environment where discus live in the wild is pretty much barren of plants. They aren't necessary if you don't want them.

Unless you're looking to spend tons of money on large discus, I would assume you are growing out juvenile fish. This is extremely difficult to do in a community setup. Big healthy discus are the result of frequent feeding and water changes (which would be nearly impossible to keep up with on a tank that size). Here is a brief explanation that might be helpful to you. How do I set up my first discus tank?

 

[Oscar98]

The environment where discus live in the wild is pretty much barren of plants. They aren't necessary if you don't want them.

Unless you're looking to spend tons of money on large discus, I would assume you are growing out juvenile fish. This is extremely difficult to do in a community setup. Big healthy discus are the result of frequent feeding and water changes (which would be nearly impossible to keep up with on a tank that size). Here is a brief explanation that might be helpful to you. How do I set up my first discus tank?

We are getting them at 2-3" and growing them out in a 55g. The 55g will be at my house and i will feed them 3-5 times a day and do daily 20-40% water changes. Idk if she wants plants yet or not (hopefully not)

Also she like clown loaches so some of them will more than likely be in there too

 

[Tetra1990]

Not doin any crazy plants. Maybe some anachris and anubias

Not sure of they can handle the heat but jungle vals get real tall. Not really 'exotic' but cool.

 

[Scottyhorse]

my school of neons were fine with my discus. I started out planted with some wisteria, and they blew up! never any co2 injection with them either, just grew outta control

Wisteria will kinda do that with almost no light..

 

[cgthebeast]

Wisteria will kinda do that with almost no light..

Yea, they took over my tank when I had them, then the goldfish accident happened..... Do no more if then

 

[Dennisdiscus]

Here is my discus tank if you want them to breed I suggested by all the same kind or maybe two different kinds I use r.o water it's 75 gal

 

[severum mama]

We are getting them at 2-3" and growing them out in a 55g. The 55g will be at my house and i will feed them 3-5 times a day and do daily 20-40% water changes. Idk if she wants plants yet or not (hopefully not)

Also she like clown loaches so some of them will more than likely be in there too

That's going to be a lot of work, but it sounds like you know what you are getting into. Good luck!

Not sure of they can handle the heat but jungle vals get real tall. Not really 'exotic' but cool.

They can. I had vals with some discus I used to keep. The tank was at 86F and the vals did very well.

 

[Oscar98]

That's going to be a lot of work, but it sounds like you know what you are getting into. Good luck!

They can. I had vals with some discus I used to keep. The tank was at 86F and the vals did very well.

Thanks! Ya im going to pick up a 40b because im getting 14 festae. 10 1" and 4 2" so ill be taking care of the 150, 55,55,40b, and 20. The 40 will have the 1" festae and a 55 will have the bigger ones and the other 55 will have the discus. Lot a work ahead considering im 15 lol

 

[Tetra1990]

Thanks! Ya im going to pick up a 40b because im getting 14 festae. 10 1" and 4 2" so ill be taking care of the 150, 55,55,40b, and 20. The 40 will have the 1" festae and a 55 will have the bigger ones and the other 55 will have the discus. Lot a work ahead considering im 15 lol

Whoa that's a lot of work. Age isn't a factor, I wish you luck in your ventures.

 

[Oscar98]

Whoa that's a lot of work. Age isn't a factor, I wish you luck in your ventures.

Well im just saying lol cuz most ppl my age are out and about cuz its summer haha. But ya i can wait

 

[Tetra1990]

Good for you and stick with it. I'm sure your aware of this already but this builds good character and shows others that you can be responsible.

 

[Oscar98]

Good for you and stick with it. I'm sure your aware of this already but this builds good character and shows others that you can be responsible.

Yep thats what ive been told, (when my parents arnt grilling me for turning my bedroom into the amazon rainforest) but they dont care as long as im using my money (just ordered 14 festae 2 min ago lol)

 

[pcdebb]

Here is my discus tank if you want them to breed I suggested by all the same kind or maybe two different kinds I use r.o water it's 75 gal

Very pretty tank!

 

[Bbush]

Agreed. Where did you get your stock?

 

[Oscar98]

Ok guys! My aunt just called (she has been busy) ad she is re doing her basement! So she wants to put in a HUGE discus tank. She said along the lines of 6x3x4!!!!

 

[Tetra1990]

Ok guys! My aunt just called (she has been busy) ad she is re doing her basement! So she wants to put in a HUGE discus tank. She said along the lines of 6x3x4!!!!

Your gonna be busy once this really gets off the ground.