peteypob
09-03-2005, 02:00 AM
Hi all,
Long time no post here. I have a new 56gal column that needs to be set up Sunday for my 5-discus. Sizes ranging from 4.5 -6.5". I have had these guys for about six months and know they still have some time to grow. These past 2-3 weeks I have been slacking on their feeding and WC's. So I have some major catching up to do. Besides my slacking these guys get a 80% WC on their current tanks and fed quite a bit.
I have had some troubles here at home but everythings up to par now and reay to catch these guys up. With this tank I want to have a sand bottom. Whats my best a cheapest option? How should I go about doing it?
I also am getting a big peice of driftwood in there, and some anubias for my plants. I am going to keep this tank very low-tech, mainly because I am more concerned on thier health and growth rather than a nice collection of plants.
Ill probably throw some slate in there as well but thats about it.
As for filteration I have my two already seeded hydro sponge filter and a whisper mechanical.
I have worm feeders to keep the BW from resting on the bottom and fouling the water. I also feed them JW discus beefheart and colorbits. I am trying my best to satisfy both the water and the discus :) . Am I missing anything?
Long time no post here. I have a new 56gal column that needs to be set up Sunday for my 5-discus. Sizes ranging from 4.5 -6.5". I have had these guys for about six months and know they still have some time to grow. These past 2-3 weeks I have been slacking on their feeding and WC's. So I have some major catching up to do. Besides my slacking these guys get a 80% WC on their current tanks and fed quite a bit.
I have had some troubles here at home but everythings up to par now and reay to catch these guys up. With this tank I want to have a sand bottom. Whats my best a cheapest option? How should I go about doing it?
I also am getting a big peice of driftwood in there, and some anubias for my plants. I am going to keep this tank very low-tech, mainly because I am more concerned on thier health and growth rather than a nice collection of plants.
Ill probably throw some slate in there as well but thats about it.
As for filteration I have my two already seeded hydro sponge filter and a whisper mechanical.
I have worm feeders to keep the BW from resting on the bottom and fouling the water. I also feed them JW discus beefheart and colorbits. I am trying my best to satisfy both the water and the discus :) . Am I missing anything?