Hi Guys, Been FOREVER and a day since the last update. Also had some troubles updating this thread after the update to AA.
However, its "Done".
Meaning, I finally got the discus!
So, The Cardinals are grown up, I've merged my 44 gallon into this tank, and the temperature is stable at 85 degrees.
PH is stable at 8.3->8.4 depending on Water change (8.4 after waterchange, 8.3 Before water change
I'm doing 20% water changes every other or every 3rd day.
So, total stock list:
2 Serpai Corydora's
14 Cardinals
5 Black neon Tetra's
1 SAE
1 Millenium or Crystal yellow Discus
2 Blue Turquoise Discus
2 Red Melon Discus
Below are pictures:
The yellow one has been named O'Doyle, because he's a bully. "O'doyle Rules"
Also, here's a video of them 24 hours after being put in the tank.
Discus Feeding & Bully - YouTube
They were all eating heartily within 12 hours of being in my tank. I though the Ph would stress them out and they wouldn't eat for a few days, however, they're hungry little buggers. (not so little...)
Acclimation occured over 4 hours with a heated, airated bucket, and a slow drip via air hosing and a brass valve.
Acclimating Discus Bucket Method 1/4 - YouTube
Acclimating Discus Bucket Method 2/4 - YouTube
Thanks for reading! I'll update more as the tank changes. Hoping to get some Cuba for the forground, but my lights aren't very strong. I retrofitted my old lights into that big black wooden enclosure on top, so now its 2X54 watt T5HO
The Next project will be painting the back of the aquarium. Probably 1/3rd at a time, as it'll be while the tank is in place! there isa bout 4-5 inches from the wall, so I'm guessing a roller on a stick with a good stickey oil based paint will be fine. I'll be taping a drop sheet over the back side of the tank to make 100% sure.
Has anyone used a Tan color for the back of their tank? Any idea how it'll look in a planted tank?