adding discus to a new tank?

[utiliy]

o.k.-don't know where to put the question, but here goes.
i'm thinking of buying a 75g tank today, when can i put the discus in? i use tap water, change it daily in a 55g. i have 4 sponge filters in the 55g-and a power filter.
so, do i just fill it up, put the sponge filters in and add the discus-or should i wait a few days, or what?
i have sponge filters for a 20g-30g-40g-and an 80g tank in the 55 now. should i just put the 80g sponge filter in the 75g, and then wait a few days?
yes i know to check the ph and all the other goodies-but when can i add them? thanks-Rich

[Willie]

You can fill the tank with clean, tap water, add declor, move in your sponge filters -- and you're ready to go! Once you move in cycled sponges, your tank is immediately cycled. Some people prefer to aerate the water for 24 hours -- to each his own.

Willie

[utiliy]

o.k.-thanks! another question(seems i'm always full of them) the 80g sponge filter i have in the 55g tank-its been in there about a month-can i just put that in the new 75g and let it work overnight? will that be o.k.? or add it and a power filter for overnight? will be o.k. for the 55g with the 7 discus in it without the power filter overnight?

[Carol_Roberts]

Add the filter with the fish. There is nothing for the filter to "feed" on in a tank with no fish or ammonia. I let tap water move in the tank for several hours before I add fish because my tap water pH is much lower than my tank water. If the new water is pH stable you can add everything at once.

[utiliy]

thanks!!

[ppv1951]

people aerate their water for 24 hours, or just let it sit, because chlorine added to our water systems is added as a liquid. when it comes into contact with the air, it turns into a gas and evaporates. no need for de-chlor if you do this. good luck!

pat.

[utiliy]

o.k.folks-the fish are in the tank(actually been in there for a few days). hey-they are looking much better (happier) than they did in the 55g. i posted a thread about them becoming shy. i beleive it was the light bulbs. i bought just generic bulbs and put in. of coarse who knows, they may just like much more room, or the new tank...lol thanks for the help folks! Rich

[Carol_Roberts]

Glad it went well :)

[ppv1951]

good to hear. good luck!

pat.