Go with a bare bottom!

[murali]

Hi,

As a newbie, one thing I am amazed at is what I have discovered after several weeks with juvenile discus. They are dirty!

I know they are beautiful, and I love to look at them, but wow, can the waste and left over food (even if you are careful) really build up.

I have had several planted tanks, and I can now see how difficult it would be with discus to keep such a tank healthy.

With my bare bottom...tank...I love doing one significant water change and one vacuuming a day. I can't believe the amount of waste that I siphon.

It feels great to keep the tank so clean.

My recommendation is ----- keep your bottom bare.

Murali.

[Jeff]

That is great advice. So many people don't believe how much waste there is. It piles up fast. ;)

[dm]

I do agree that bare bottom is easier and better for your Discus.

[spartyblaze]

Bare bottom seems to be working for me........

[BlueTurquoise]

I totally agree!!! I used to think the same about gravel and plants, mmm so nice. Until I went bare bottom, i didn't believe how much gunk can gather there!

Now that I do have bare bottom, I can't believe how much gunk gathers there! LOL ;D Juveniles who get fed 3-4 times a day also poop out 3-4 feeds!

Chong

[Carol_Roberts]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Carol :heart1:

[Karen]

I agree, grotty little devils that's why I changed to bare bottom even though I was stupid and didn't check my tap water first. Oh well no harm done and I live and learn.

Karen

[jim_shedden]

drop your drawers.............go bare bottom.