Still thinking of what type of tank to start.

[saywill]

What do you guys think about a discus tank? I am trying to find a happy medium, I am used to vibrant colors from saltwater fish, but want to go freshwater this time around. I need ideas!!

 

[BigJim]

Discus are rather fragile fish. They need the same level of attention to water quality as a reef tank. They do look awesome in a planted tank though.

 

[PaulieFish]

I would have to say the lush and beautiful colors of a reef tank are very attractive, but for some reason planted tanks just blow me away. I would go for a beautiful planted tank.

 

[saywill]

What is required to have a planted tank? I know nothing about it, or what fish go well with it.

 

[mgamer20o0]

Discus are rather fragile fish. They need the same level of attention to water quality as a reef tank. They do look awesome in a planted tank though.

if you get discus as juvy this might be true or the really selective breed ones.

what size tank do you have?

 

[saywill]

it's a 55, i have had discus in the past, I have been out of the freshwater circuit for about 5 years.

 

[mgamer20o0]

i wouldnt do discus in a 55. personally i think a 75 gallon min for them or larger. they do get large and they are a schooling fish.

 

[CA_BroncoFan]

Im gonna beat mfdrookie to it ...mbuna african cichlids??

 

[mfdrookie516]

Im gonna beat mfdrookie to it ...mbuna african cichlids??

nope, sorry, i already beat you to it... http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f15/ideas-for-a-55-gallon-126279.html

 

[saywill]

got a picture of mbuna africans??

 

[CA_BroncoFan]

got a picture of mbuna africans??

Just click on mfdrookies profile. He has some good pics on there. Also check out the freshwater showoff section. He has a vid on there too.