Discus tank up and running!

[Jessiicaxrosex3]

Took a whole lot of everyones tips and put it into one tank. Dechlorinator wise, substrate wise, water change/levels wise, and here we are today stock wise!

 

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[Fishy Smell]

My word, that's a fair bit of money spent in one go! Good luck with them. What size tank? Probably best to keep the temperatures quite high.


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[treemanone2003]

Congrats on getting it up and going !! Great job with stock level. Looks to be five in there. What size did you settle on ? Just a word of caution as I don't see the neon tetras being there too long as their max temp is about 74° and generally not considered good tank mates for Discus. Best of luck with them and keep us posted.


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[emerald76]

Congrats on getting it up and going !! Great job with stock level. Looks to be five in there. What size did you settle on ? Just a word of caution as I don't see the neon tetras being there too long as their max temp is about 74° and generally not considered good tank mates for Discus. Best of luck with them and keep us posted.


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Aren't those cardinals or am I completely off?

Gorgeous tank and fish!


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[Fishy Smell]

They're cardinals which are ok with the heat but hit and miss whether they get eaten or not. Some say they work well others say not.


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[Jessiicaxrosex3]

Weve had three discus in the tank for over a month and the 20 or so cardinals for probably two or three at 84 and are all thriving. Since, we just added four more, have just been waiting for the Lfs to get in a healthy variety of didcus at the perfect size. They are in a 55, not planning on adding any other tank mates.

 

[treemanone2003]

My apologies on the neon claim. That was pre coffee with one half open. The cardinals should do well.


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[Jessiicaxrosex3]

Update: all are doing great! snapped a pic of them all eating tonight

 

[Jessiicaxrosex3]

What percent water changes are recommended a day for discus around 2 1/2-3 inches?

 

[treemanone2003]

What percent water changes are recommended a day for discus around 2 1/2-3 inches?

At least 50% per day. You'll see quicker and better results with multiple daily and larger volume WC's.


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[Jessiicaxrosex3]

Thats what ive been doing but lfs claimed it unnecessary. Ty

 

[treemanone2003]

Thats what ive been doing but lfs claimed it unnecessary. Ty

You're welcome. But that's why they're an LFS. ?


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[PNWaquarist]

At least 50% per day. You'll see quicker and better results with multiple daily and larger volume WC's.

Beautiful fish, but I'd have to hire a maid to do the WCs for me.

 

[treemanone2003]

Beautiful fish, but I'd have to hire a maid to do the WCs for me.

Lol. My girl and I will split it depending on who's scheduled to work what hours at each of our regular jobs and then the other shifts we do with our volunteer FF/EMT positions we both hold down. On top of that, she's got classes this semester and mine will be next. And I forgot to mention the 2 other tanks, another being upgraded, 1 hamster, and 2-100 pound GSD's. ??. Life is way cool around here !!!


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[Jessiicaxrosex3]

We do atleast 50% wc everyday now, its a lot of work but we finally found a system that works out with tubing and less work. The fish gods heard my prayers ? the 125 is a whole other story

 

[Brookster123]

Nice work! Can't wait to see.them get biiigggggggg

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[treemanone2003]

We do atleast 50% wc everyday now, its a lot of work but we finally found a system that works out with tubing and less work. The fish gods heard my prayers ? the 125 is a whole other story

Congrats Jessica !!!!! I'd say figuring out your own system is probably the toughest part of the whole deal. Now you've got it licked, ?????. Keep up the drear work and of course, PICS (please) !!!!


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