Update of tank, still 41g...

[namrfigk]

New Addition: Silver Arowana

Hope you guys like the pics :D

Nightshots

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/namrfigk/S1030716.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/namrfigk/S1030729.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/namrfigk/S1030723-1.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/namrfigk/S1030719.jpg

Dayshots

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/namrfigk/S1030730.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/namrfigk/S1030732.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/namrfigk/S1030731.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/namrfigk/S1030738.jpg

All comments are appreciated.

[gotfish?]

nice fish but isnt that abit too many fish in there? daily water change?:antlers:

[namrfigk]

nice fish but isnt that abit too many fish in there? daily water change?:antlers:

yup

[thekarens]

The other thing you might want to look into is that goldfish are cold water fish and won't do well in discus temps.

[DiscusKeeper403]

I hate to say it, but I hope this is a joke...



Platies and goldfish in a WAY overstocked and too small Discus tank. :(


Hope you have a 300+ gallon tank lined up for your arrowana.

[rickztahone]

this just looks way too over-crowded. what are your water parameters?

[Yassmeena]

Hi - I think you have nice discus, but the conditions you are keeping them are very damaging to their health and wellbeing.

Why exactly are you using a 41 Gallon? Are monetary issues preventing you from getting a larger tank setup? If so, check out craig's list. I got an entire 55 gallon setup including tank, lights, hood, stand, fluval filter for $120. I have no complaints whatsoever and saved so much $$$$.

Maybe you can look into getting a similar setup, but maybe a 75gallon for all of your discus and smaller fish.

I think you should sell your arawana. You were already pushing it by cramming all those discus in there. I understand you probably love your arawana, but if I bought every fish I liked and threw it in my tank I would be unethical and cruel. I totally understand your temptation - I am constantly having to put forth strong constraint whenever I see a drop dead gorgeous discus, or a green amazonian puffer fish, or a school of cardinals. I LOVE these fishies - but I don't add them to my tank because then my tank would be over stocked.

Your filter does NOT substitute for tank space.

I dont understand why you are doing this?

[thebigone]

If I am looking at this right you have 14 discus in that 41 gallon? IMO it looks like you would need a lot more filtration. I agree with everyone else you need a bigger tank just for the discus and smaller fish. 14 discus plus all the other fish in a 41 gallon is crazy. I only have 15 in a 150 gallon with a good bit of filtration. Do you have any plans on getting a bigger tank any time soon?

[namrfigk]

ya getting a 200 gallon tank by the end of this week, gonna give them more space to flourish ;)

[Yassmeena]

ya getting a 200 gallon tank by the end of this week, gonna give them more space to flourish ;)

Nice! :thumbsup:

[Eddie]

ya getting a 200 gallon tank by the end of this week, gonna give them more space to flourish ;)

Better hurry, the fish may be too far stunted to reverse the slow growth from over crowding.


Eddie

[big mike 13]

are all the other fish besides the discus food for your aro? theyre going to be eaten eventually

[rwong2k]

interesting tank! your filter underneath looks interesting

thanks for sharing!

[Crstfr]

man.. those tetra's will fall victim to that arrawana soon~.. if some havent all ready~

[namrfigk]

yup they are food for the aro when im not around to feed him.

and thanks for complimenting my filter im still working to improve it.

[thebigone]

Give us some pictures of your 200 gallon once you get it set up. I would love to see that as would a lot of other members.

[DiscusKeeper403]

Hows the 200g coming along?