Hi all,
I’ve had Rainbowfish for years and after loosing a few of my bigger ones, I’m looking at moving onto something else.
I’m after advice and tank inspiration for Discus.
Tank is 6 x 2 x 2.5 (iirc) so a fair size. 2 x Aqua One 2700 running on it so should be adequate filtration.
I’ve researched as much as possible and seem to see that 28-30°c and around a 7.2pH is ideal - is this correct and how would they go at a slightly higher PH (our tap water is 7.4-7.6pH. I can use buffers and pH correctors but would like to keep that as minimal as possible.
Can anyone share photos of their discus tanks! I would like to keep it pretty minimal and as few plants as possible (the rainbow tank is currently fairly planted but I’m over them now) with preferably small, slow growing plant varieties.
I have small brown gravel currently and would like to keep that if possible, but can change to sand if needed.
Not going to be co2 injected so ph and temp should stay fairly consistent.
Is there anything major I’m missing? Tank maintenance and water quality isn’t really a concern, currently doing a 25-40% water change weekly as is.
All help, advice and tank shots would be greatly appreciated!
I’ve had Rainbowfish for years and after loosing a few of my bigger ones, I’m looking at moving onto something else.
I’m after advice and tank inspiration for Discus.
Tank is 6 x 2 x 2.5 (iirc) so a fair size. 2 x Aqua One 2700 running on it so should be adequate filtration.
I’ve researched as much as possible and seem to see that 28-30°c and around a 7.2pH is ideal - is this correct and how would they go at a slightly higher PH (our tap water is 7.4-7.6pH. I can use buffers and pH correctors but would like to keep that as minimal as possible.
Can anyone share photos of their discus tanks! I would like to keep it pretty minimal and as few plants as possible (the rainbow tank is currently fairly planted but I’m over them now) with preferably small, slow growing plant varieties.
I have small brown gravel currently and would like to keep that if possible, but can change to sand if needed.
Not going to be co2 injected so ph and temp should stay fairly consistent.
Is there anything major I’m missing? Tank maintenance and water quality isn’t really a concern, currently doing a 25-40% water change weekly as is.
All help, advice and tank shots would be greatly appreciated!