Jerad
09-25-2017, 11:09 AM
Hello! My name is Jerad, and I'm from Sioux Falls, SD. I have kept fish for a couple years, and I think I am ready for a challenge in fish keeping. I will soon be purchasing a 90 gallon tank and stand of Craigslist. It includes a finnex planted + light. It also includes a sunsun filter, but I don't trust those, so I will be upgrading.
The plan is to purchase 8 or so discus from a quality source, such as Chicago Discus. I will raise them in a 40 gallon breeder (bb) until they are about 6 inches round. I will try to do daily 50% water changes for the most part. I will pick the best 6 to put in the planted tank.
Meanwhile, why raising the discus, I will get all the quirks worked out in the planted tank. I have experience with planted tanks, so it shouldn't take more than a few months. I will be running C02 and go with a Dutch style aquascape. The plant groups will be separated, and we'll spaced so it is easier to vacuum.
I will be using 3/4 inch or so of sand for the substrate. A deep substrate isn't needed, as I am mostly growing a variety of stem plants. The tank will also be stocked with specialty Cory's, 3-4 Apistogramma, a school of cardinal tetras, and a small shoal of ottocinclus.
In order to help lower bacteria counts I am going to be using a UV sterilizer, mainly do I can try and get away with using a lot of plants. This will be a fairly slow build, so I can do it right.
Questions: what filter system should I run with? Last time I used a canister filter, it leaked all over, so I am kind of weary. (It was a used eheim) a couple aquaclears? I was thinking about a sump, but I think it will degas the tank too much.
How long will it take (with feedings 3 times a day and daily water changes) for 3 or 4 inch discus to grow to about 6 inches?
What else can I do to decrease my chances if failure? (I am planning on using R/O water as well.)
I work at my LFS, so I can get equipment and fish pretty cheap. Thanks.
The plan is to purchase 8 or so discus from a quality source, such as Chicago Discus. I will raise them in a 40 gallon breeder (bb) until they are about 6 inches round. I will try to do daily 50% water changes for the most part. I will pick the best 6 to put in the planted tank.
Meanwhile, why raising the discus, I will get all the quirks worked out in the planted tank. I have experience with planted tanks, so it shouldn't take more than a few months. I will be running C02 and go with a Dutch style aquascape. The plant groups will be separated, and we'll spaced so it is easier to vacuum.
I will be using 3/4 inch or so of sand for the substrate. A deep substrate isn't needed, as I am mostly growing a variety of stem plants. The tank will also be stocked with specialty Cory's, 3-4 Apistogramma, a school of cardinal tetras, and a small shoal of ottocinclus.
In order to help lower bacteria counts I am going to be using a UV sterilizer, mainly do I can try and get away with using a lot of plants. This will be a fairly slow build, so I can do it right.
Questions: what filter system should I run with? Last time I used a canister filter, it leaked all over, so I am kind of weary. (It was a used eheim) a couple aquaclears? I was thinking about a sump, but I think it will degas the tank too much.
How long will it take (with feedings 3 times a day and daily water changes) for 3 or 4 inch discus to grow to about 6 inches?
What else can I do to decrease my chances if failure? (I am planning on using R/O water as well.)
I work at my LFS, so I can get equipment and fish pretty cheap. Thanks.