Thanks! Some of the work was trial and error but so far I think it's looking good. How many discus are you planting on getting and what sort of plants will you have? Are you set up well to keep real plants?
Lovin Fish said:Your tank is stunning! I am just starting my planted tanks and can't wait until they are gron in and I have to trim. I'm sure my fish can't wait either
Here is what I found far as your question regarding your hygro corymbosa:
Propagation can be done by doing some pruning of the lateral shoots which readily form along the stem.
Select a side shoot with several nodes and cut off a 4-inch length of the shoot with clean sharp scissors.
Bury the cut ends of the shoots in the substrate. You can use a piece of bogwood or a rock to keep the cuttings in place. You can also do the same thing by pruning and replanting the top portion of the stem. But, keep in mind the pruned, rooted portion will become bushier and bushier after performing repeated trimmings this way.
Also make sure to remove any leaves that would otherwise get burried in the substrate when you are placing the cutting in it's new home.
fort384 said:Very nice job. It looks great. More proof that you don't need extremely high light to get the job done.
How often are you dosing excel?
Maltimomma said:I just found out that I can have discus so I'm still in the research and planning stage. Any suggestions as to plants, etc. I'd like to have 5 or 6 discus. The tank will be at least a 55 gallon - no smaller.
paytertot said:I love it! I wish my discus tank looked like this
fort384 said:Have you considered going to a pressurized co2 system? The other thing to consider is just buying a jug of glutaraldehyde from a lab supply company. It is the same as the "secret" formula for excel and far cheaper. I am just thinking that dosing excel for a tank that size would get expensive quickly.
Either way, it is a stunning tank! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Have you considered going to a pressurized co2 system? The other thing to consider is just buying a jug of glutaraldehyde from a lab supply company. It is the same as the "secret" formula for excel and far cheaper. I am just thinking that dosing excel for a tank that size would get expensive quickly.
Either way, it is a stunning tank! Thanks for sharing it with us.