wangotango
Active Member
Anyone keep discus? They're going to be my next project over the summer, so I just wanted to get some pointers.
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who keeps discus?
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ophiura
Active Member
Perhaps the FW equivalent of a reef tank in terms of attention to water parameters 
But can be gorgeous in a calm planted tank. Very rewarding and relaxing, IMO
Generally -
Warm water
Low pH "blackwater" systems
Relatively low flow
Ideally a planted tank as they can be shy
Often not really brightly lit - or at least with some heavy plant growth to be diffuse.
But can be gorgeous in a calm planted tank. Very rewarding and relaxing, IMO
Generally -
Warm water
Low pH "blackwater" systems
Relatively low flow
Ideally a planted tank as they can be shy
Often not really brightly lit - or at least with some heavy plant growth to be diffuse.
ironeagle2006
Active Member
I had a pair way back in the early 90's whan I had my first 150 gallon tank. They did ok with the tank set up I had low light lower flow heavyily planted however they loved to eat my other fish it seamed. My glowlights were a snack it seemed to them yet they would leave the Neons and Carnials alone never did figure that one out. Worst part was they died after I went on the road and my mom took over my tank care she forgot to feed them the diet needed and they never adapted to the regular food.
coral head
Member
Originally Posted by JTT
http:///forum/post/2938401
I threw discus in high school track & field. I was pretty good at it too.
Didn't the dorsal fins ever get stuck in your hands? I would think this would hinder your distance.
http:///forum/post/2938401
I threw discus in high school track & field. I was pretty good at it too.
Didn't the dorsal fins ever get stuck in your hands? I would think this would hinder your distance.
snakeblitz33
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warm water
pH of 6.3 and stable
Get some floating plants, and some other plants to hide in. Live is most definately preferable.
They don't like a lot of flow, so maybe one very large filter.
Also - don't settle for the $20 discus, they are cr@- go with the 80-120$ discuss. The expensive ones are the "damsels" of the discuss world. In other words, very hardy.
warm water
pH of 6.3 and stable
Get some floating plants, and some other plants to hide in. Live is most definately preferable.
They don't like a lot of flow, so maybe one very large filter.
Also - don't settle for the $20 discus, they are cr@- go with the 80-120$ discuss. The expensive ones are the "damsels" of the discuss world. In other words, very hardy.