120 Gallon Getting started

[crazycracker]

Here are some basic pics - I am no photographer but you'll get the idea.

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[crazycracker]

Hoping to start cycling tomorrow (Tues Nov 2).

Planning on Hans Discus

Silver Pigeon (x2)
Flachen/ Snake Skin (x1)
Fire Red (x1)
Blue Pigeon Blood (x1)
Red Pigeon Blood (x1)
Flachen (x2)
Cobalt (x1)
Brilliant Turquoise (X1)

Rummy Nose (x12)
Cardinal Tetras (x12)

Bristle Nose Pleco (1 or 2) - won't be added right away

Emerald Green Cory's (x5) - already have 3 in old tank

Plus Plants - Still deciding

[morillonj]

aww sweet! thats the most fun part, setting up the aquarium!! :D

[ZX10R]

Looks like xmas morning :D

What no ray?

[crazycracker]

I am working on the plumbing right now w/ a buddy. Vinyl back ground is on (blue).

ZX10R - I really wanted a Ray but decided to not add 1. Maybe in the future but want a non-aggressive tank - not worry about the ray eating my Tetras.

I am also probably going to add some Rams - probably German Blue but still debating that.

I will try 2 add some pic w/ updates later 2nite.

[ZX10R]

I am working on the plumbing right now w/ a buddy. Vinyl back ground is on (blue).

ZX10R - I really wanted a Ray but decided to not add 1. Maybe in the future but want a non-aggressive tank - not worry about the ray eating my Tetras.

I am also probably going to add some Rams - probably German Blue but still debating that.

I will try 2 add some pic w/ updates later 2nite.

I don't blame you I am getting kind of tired of mine. You can't put much of anything in the tank without the ray eating it. So it limits your choice of fish in the tank.

[crazycracker]

Ok - still no water but all plumbing is done (UV & Fluval FX5). Used my own PVC stuff think it turned out pretty good. I'm happy w/ it. I am going to have to "notch" the stand to get the FX5 to slide out easier.

But here's some more pics.
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[discus_novice]

for how many days will you cycle this tank?
nice set up.i am sure that once set up is complete,this tank will look awesome with nice discus.

[crazycracker]

for how many days will you cycle this tank?
nice set up.i am sure that once set up is complete,this tank will look awesome with nice discus.

It should take about 7 days to cycle but I plan on using Seachem Stability. I also have another freshwater tank setup. It has bio wheels on it. I plan to hook that up & hopefully cycle a little faster.

Cycling - you'll get a lot of different opinions on this. I have always done it. I have never had "New Tank Syndrome". So, you decide.

[discus_novice]

if you don't face "new tank syndrome" then it is very fine.go ahead.:)

[crazycracker]

Ok - here some more pics - sorry they are from yesterday w/ camera phone
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[crazycracker]

ok - here is 1 from 2nite - Cloudiness is disappearing - yeah! (camera phone again)
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[Jewlz]

That piece of driftwood on the right is so cool! Looks great!

[Aqua Tropics]

I would soak that driftwood for a week or longer in another tank before you put in your new tank.

[crazycracker]

I would soak that driftwood for a week or longer in another tank before you put in your new tank.

Thanks! It was soaked 4 about a month.

Today, I placed my Emerald Green Cories in from my other tank - So far so good - We'll have 2 see what happens.

I will hopefully post more pics tomorrow or Thurs

[crazycracker]

Ok - Some new pics. The tank still has a good amount of cloudiness. Not sure why. All my test are coming back almost Perfect (Nitrate 5.0 ppm - API test) But that's because of the "Bio Load" now.

13 - Rummy Nose Tetras
13 - Cardinal Tetras
5 - Green Hump Corys (Emerald Green)
1 - Brilliant Turquoise (Hans Discus) - more coming VERY soon

12ish Plants - (2) Anubius (4) Swords (2) Crypts (2) Lily (1) ??? - can't remember

Been a week - thinking of 20% water change today

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[Flutter]

Looks good. What kind of swords do you have in there? Doesn't look like they're just Amazon swords in the last picture.

[crazycracker]

Looks good. What kind of swords do you have in there? Doesn't look like they're just Amazon swords in the last picture.

I can't remember the name of the "redish" - I looked @ a some many different plants & this will be my 1st planted tank. But they were either Red Rubin or Red Flame (Echinodorus). Still learning w/ live plants. There are 2 of the "red swords" & 2 of the amazon swords

[crazycracker]

OK - I am sorry I've been slacking on posting some new pics. Been working 6 days a week & 10 hr shifts. So u kinda see why I haven't been posted. Well I lost 1 plant in the last month & lost my original Discus - I am NOT really sure why. Tested all my water & everything came back perfect. I added 8 Han Discus (about a month now w/ no issues) - 2 Flachen, 2 Silver Pig, 1 Blue Pig, 1 Red Pig, 1 Fire Red, & 1 Cobalt. I was thinking of adding @ least 2 more maybe 4. But I am undecided & holidays $$$'s a little tight. I still debating it. So here are some updated pics.

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[ZX10R]

Nice tank looks great

[Mathman]

Really nice progress. Can't wait to see more pictures.

[crazycracker]

I am going 2add some more fish after the New Year. Will post some pics than.

[RWD HERO]

Where did you get that wood from?

[crazycracker]

A local shop in Delaware I got the wood from. Its a family &/or mom & pop shop but the owners a REAL nice guy & VERY knowledgable! Here's the website.

http://www.delawarefishstore.com/

[scottthomas]

I bet you spend a lot of time looking at that tank. Great set up and pictures. I would like that tank im my living room. Thanks for sharing photos.

[x2h]

nice tank thanks for sharing

[crazycracker]

Ok it's been a while. Good news. Tank is doing GREAT (knock on wood). After the major crash (DON'T EVER BUY FISH from RAINFOREST FARM INTERNATIONAL). Lost all my fish (except 1). Lost almost all my plants as well. Really a bad week. Anyway - new pics.

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[crazycracker]

I was home all night because of Hurricane Irene. We were really lucky - Never lost power or anything. Here r some more pics. Enjoy.

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11 - Hans Discus
24 - Rummy Nose
11 - Black Neons
5 - Cory Cats
2 - Gold Rams
3 - German Blue Rams
2 - Bristle Nose Plecos
5ish - Snails

[walt3]

we are still getting wind from the hurricane. i never lost power either. so glad. :) your tank is my favorite size. i have a 75 that i love but the 4 foot wide 120 is very cool. looks great. ive got 6 discus in mine. how long has it been set up for? great looking wood. two thumbs up! walt.:) ive got 24 cardinals. i love the big groups too.

[crazycracker]

The wind finally stop blowing early afternoon. It was still raining this morning but the hard stuff was early this morning. It was coming done BAD. Yes, I really like the 120 gallon. Was a little unsure @ 1st. But no regrets. I trying 2 remember time frame. Going 2 say about 9 months maybe 10. My Rummy's stay @ the bottom all together. The Neon's stay towards the top but not always together. It's a little weird but everybody seems happy. Thanks 4 the thumbs up.

[crazycracker]

Well just an update. Everything is still doing pretty good w/ no issues (Knock on wood). Getting ready 2 do a water change (big 1 plus do the filter & all that good stuff). will update some pics after the water change.

[walt3]

glad its going well. my tank has only been up for about 2.5 months and im starting to see things come together after my initial mistakes with too much light, diy co2 and ferts... :( now i have less light, no co2 and no ferts and algae is going away and tank looks great. looking forward to update pics. nice job. its one of my favorite sizes. i almost got a used one that was labeled leaker for cheap but got scared and got a used 75 non- leaker. lol. walt.

[mattsoccer20]

wow. very nice. Which one in the pics was the red pigeon blood?

[crazycracker]

wow. very nice. Which one in the pics was the red pigeon blood?

Thanks - "white w/ the red" (don't know how 2 describe them) - 2 towards the front of this pic r my Discus Hans Red Pigeon Blood

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/082711%20Fish%20Tank/CIMG1379.jpg

Here is a link 2 Hans website
http://www.discus-hans-usa.com/

[mattsoccer20]

Thanks - "white w/ the red" (don't know how 2 describe them) - 2 towards the front of this pic r my Discus Hans Red Pigeon Blood

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/082711%20Fish%20Tank/CIMG1379.jpg

Here is a link 2 Hans website
http://www.discus-hans-usa.com/

Oh ok thanks for the help.

[bearrock]

Love the driftwood!

[TankZen]

Can't wait to see it come together!

[crazycracker]

I lost a discus yesterday. Not sure y. Little upset about it. I tested my water & everything's perfect. Nirates r a little up but just a little darker yellow (API test kit). It gives me an excuse for maybe a new fish. We'll see. I'll post new pics later.

[crazycracker]

Well, everything seems ok now. But I did have a mishap - lost 3 Discus last week. "Discus Plague" - not sure what happened. I haven't changed anything, no new plants, fish, etc. Really really weird. The last time I had a crash I ordered Dr. Discus Blackening Panacea (http://www.mrdiscus.com/id70.html). I used it this time & a day later all discus had their color back & started eating again. Will be looking to get some new plants & a few more discus soon but will probably wait till after the holidays. Will post new pics than.

[crazycracker]

Some New pics. This is from my camera phone again so not the best quality.

8 Discus Hans
20ish Rummy Nose Tetras
10ish Black Neon Tetra
5 Cory Cats
1 BN Pleco
& a TON of little snails

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[eaglesfan3000]

Very nice, those Stendker PB's are the nicest ones on the market IMO.

[crazycracker]

Very nice, those Stendker PB's are the nicest ones on the market IMO.

I agree they r probably my favs but don't tell the other Discus. LOL. I was thinking of 3 more maybe Dark Angel, Red Turquoise or Red Scribbelt (1 or the other), & Snake Skin Blue or Red (1 or the other)

[eaglesfan3000]

I agree they r probably my favs but don't tell the other Discus. LOL. I was thinking of 3 more maybe Dark Angel, Red Turquoise or Red Scribbelt (1 or the other), & Snake Skin Blue or Red (1 or the other)

Yup I think I'm going to make a trip to Hans next weekend for a Blue PB, Red PB, Flachen, and maybe something else I haven't decided yet. I still want to get one maybe two from Kenny.

[cichlidlover86]

nice setup

[crazycracker]

Well nothing really going on. Did a large water change, filter, & all that fun stuff. I really want 2 add 3 more discus & some more rummy rose.

I was thinking Hans Discus (of course) - definitely Dark Angel & Red Scribbelt - the 3rd is still up in the air can't decide - Flachen X Snake Skin, Brilliant Turquoise, or Alenquer

[crazycracker]

Well just another update - I went to the NEDA Winter meeting & had a great time. I also bit the bullet & purchased a wild Blue Face Heckel. (well it was my Valentines present from my girlfriend). I know some people won't like domestics & wild mixed but I think they r getting along pretty well but it hasn't been even 24 hrs yet. But the wild is eating already. So here r some pics.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202-11-12/2012-02-11215859.jpg
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The pics r w/ my camera phone again so not the greatest

[shoveltrash]

dunno how I missed this thread?
(I read from start to finish :) )

your tank & fish are beautiful! nice set up. I hope the new addition does well - did you quarantine at all?

[boxhead1990]

hey just wondering what sort of lighting are you running the light itselfs looks really big and the tank looks great


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[crazycracker]

hey just wondering what sort of lighting are you running the light itselfs looks really big and the tank looks great


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(4) T5 HO - (1) 10k, (1) 6k, (1) Actinic/Blue, (1) Roseate - Aquatic Life 48"

[boxhead1990]

do you add c02 at all them plants are growing a hell of alot

actnic makes the colours pop real nice i reckon tho


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[crazycracker]

No c02. Just Seachem Plant Products & good lights

[boxhead1990]

ahh yeah sounds good are those 54w bulbs or 39 watt bulbs??

i use seachem stuff aswell in other tanks what seachem products are you using if you dont mind me asking???


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[crazycracker]

I use all the Seachem Plant products minus "Plant Trace" (I don't remember what they call it). I use Seachem Discus Trace instead. I mix RO & Tap Water so just want 2 make sure I give what all the fish & all the plants need. I do about 25 gallon water change once a week & than every 3 maybe 4 weeks - I do a 30 gallon water change & clean the filter, trim up the plants & all that good stuff.

As 4 the lights I'm pretty sure they r 54 watt bulbs

[boxhead1990]

cheers

been looking more into how people are running there planted tanks with discus

have to order some plants now


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[crazycracker]

Just an update - My wild (Blue Face Heckel) seems to still been doing well. My Hans Blue Male (pretty sure he is a male) is showing he's still the boss of this tank but every bodies eating. Still want 2 add maybe 2 more Discus from Hans - definitely a Dark Angel but the 2nd is still up in the air. Well post some new pics after the next water change & plant trim.

[crazycracker]

Just another update. My wild is doing good. Still eating well. I did get 2 new discus form my LFS (Discus Hans) - 4" Dark Angel & 4" Red Scribbelt - Scribbelt is eating well. Dark Angel is eating but stays towards the back away from the others. Hopefully he/she will b fine??? I will post some pics later 2day or maybe tomorrow. Hoping I can steal my my girlfriend's camera if not more cell phone pics.

[boxhead1990]

well i find my discus seem to be really sketchy for a few days and them bam there out and anoying the others they seem to be funnie little buggers for sure goodlook with the dark angel


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[davediscus]

nice set up cant wait to see pic?

[crazycracker]

Sorry my daughter was sick & of course she got me sick. Here r some pics of the newbies. Camera Phone pics again not the best


Red Scribbelt in the middle
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Dark Angel still hiding in the back. Will try 2 get better pics later
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[crazycracker]

Been a few since I added any updates or pics. Quick update. Everything is going well. (knock on wood). Everyone is swimming together now. Dark Angel I guess decided the rest of my discus r ok? I will post some new pics in the next day or 2. Update on stock list:

10 Discus (total)

Wild
1 - Blue Face Heckel

Hans Discus
1 - Marlboro Red
1 - Red Scribbelt
1 - Blue Diamond
1 - Dark Angel
1 - Flachen
2 - Red Pigeon Blood
1 - Flachen x Snakeskin

Unknown:
1 - Pigeon Blood?? (more orange stripes than red)

2 - Bristle Nose Plecos
5 - Swartz's Cory Cats
15 - Rummy Nose Tetras
9 - Black Neon Tetras
1 - Gold Ram
1 - German Blue Ram

[crazycracker]

Ok. Here r some pics. Again, not the best quality. My camera phone. Everything seems 2 b going ok (well also everything). I am having some issues w/ plants. U can see in the pics on my Amazon Swords. Yellowing/ browning in center of leaves & "rotting holes" - Not sure the issue. I did add 3 Clown Loaches (very small & were added after the plant issue)- my snail population was taking over.

the 1st few pics - I had just feed trying 2 get them ready 4 some pics.

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Thanks 4 looking.

[shoveltrash]

I really like your Dark Angel - very different.
not sure what to tell you re plants.....mine swords are silk LOL! (and tank is BB)

[crazycracker]

Someone suggested iron issues w/ my plants. I ordered a Seachem Iron Test Kit. Should be here tomorrow but we'll see. I haven't done anything different. The plant issue just started. The tank has been setup for 2 years (give or take) w/ no plant issues till now. Not sure @ all. It really sucks. But I'd rather have plants die off rather than fish - Is that bad?

[mhx]

your plants need ferts. i would get the ones u push in the sand/substrate as pellets or tabs

[crazycracker]

your plants need ferts. i would get the ones u push in the sand/substrate as pellets or tabs

Already, using Seachem Flourish Tabs & have CaribSea Eco Complete under the gravel.

Anyone else want 2 add info or suggestions?

[aXio]

Already, using Seachem Flourish Tabs & have CaribSea Eco Complete under the gravel.

Anyone else want 2 add info or suggestions?

Are you dosing anything as far as fertilizer goes? You might want to think about getting a hold of some Macro/Micro nutrient supplements.

[crazycracker]

Are you dosing anything as far as fertilizer goes? You might want to think about getting a hold of some Macro/Micro nutrient supplements.

I am dosing Seachem products. 5 or 6 of them. I can't remember exact names. But its everything but their "Trace" for plants. I use Discus Trace instead.

[Stuewart]

The actnic wont do anything for your plants. A guy at my lfs actually told me the actnic would do more harm to plants than good. Idk if thats true but I know the color range cant be used by plants for the actnic or the 10k.

[Stuewart]

They probably do make the fish pop a lot though. :)

[crazycracker]

There is different opinions 4 this but from what I have read actinic is good for "red" colored plants. That is y I use it. They r not being infected w/ any issues. I have had actinic bulb in the tank since its been set up. So I don't think thats the issue.

anyone else like to chime in?

[Wahter]

Your swords are getting rasped by bristlenose. I had to remove a goldnugget because it was damaging my swords in the same way and I've had a bristlenose do the same thing. They do this mostly at night when the lights are off, so even if you don't see them on the plants during the day, they are the source of the problem. People will say "bristlenoses won't harm plants" - same thing can be said about them not rasping off the sides of discus. It happens depending on the individual fish. Some clown loaches nibble on plants too, but they leave a "U" shaped hole.

I've never used an actinic lamp over my tank; I try to stick with the 6500k lamps. My red plants are plenty red with these lights.

Hope that helps.

[angmat]

did you quarantine at all?

This was a very good question asked and I did not see it answered. maybe you did and i missed it? If you are gonna add new fish without quarantine then you are gonna expect losses.

either way nice tank!

[strawberryblonde]

Love the tank and the discus!

I do feel like I have to warn you that your tank might be getting a bit overstocked, which is fine if you can commit to doing large daily or every other day water changes. I have 9 Hans discus in a 115g and though they seemed to fit quite nicely when I first put them into the tank, those darned fish have grown like wild fire and now take up ALL the available space! LOL

It's not uncommon to get 7" - 8" adults out of Hans stock. My Red Scrib, Marlboro Red and Red Turq are beyond 8" and my Flachen and FlachenSS are both right at 8". It doesn't leave much swimming room for the rest of the fish.

[scottyk]

Yes, the actinic is doing nothing from your plants. You are wasting energy running it with the other lights. I would look into adding a 6500k bulb.

[crazycracker]

Another update. Still having plant issues. Going to try 2 catch my Bristle Noses sometime today. I also lost 1 of my Red Pigeon Bloods. No clue why. My snake skin looks a little funny 2 but water perimeters r perfect. Just in case going to do a big water change & clean the filter - trim all the plants - sometime 2day as well. I will try 2 post up some new pictures afterwards depending on how p'd my fish r @ me.

[crazycracker]

Ok here r some new pics from 6/2 - Not the greatest pics @ ALL. Fish were not being very cooperative & my phone isn't great 4 pictures. Sooner or later I'll buy a real camera.

Always like 2 hear what u think. Thanks

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%206_2_12/2012-06-02190113.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%206_2_12/2012-06-02190102.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%206_2_12/2012-06-02190045.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%206_2_12/2012-06-02190016.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%206_2_12/2012-06-02185956.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%206_2_12/2012-06-02185941.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%206_2_12/2012-06-02185926.jpg

[crazycracker]

Oh & I did change my T5s - no more actinic (420) bulb - I went w/ ZooMed T5 HO - Flora Sun (5000k) x2 - LINK: http://www.zoomed.com/db/products/EntryDetail.php?EntryID=295&DatabaseID=2&SearchID=21&SearchContext=YTo2OntzOjg6IlNlYXJjaElEIjtzOjI6IjIx IjtzOjEwOiJEYXRhYmFzZUlEIjtzOjE6IjIiO3M6MTU6IlByb2 R1Y3RDYXRlZ29yeSI7czoxMDoiVDVMaWdodGluZyI7czo3OiJI ZWFkaW5nIjtzOjg6IkFxdWFyaXVtIjtzOjg6IlNlYXJjaF94Ij tzOjI6IjI0IjtzOjg6IlNlYXJjaF95IjtzOjI6IjIwIjt9 & UltraSun (6500k) x2 - LINK: http://www.zoomed.com/db/products/EntryDetail.php?EntryID=298&DatabaseID=2&SearchID=21&SearchContext=YTo2OntzOjg6IlNlYXJjaElEIjtzOjI6IjIx IjtzOjEwOiJEYXRhYmFzZUlEIjtzOjE6IjIiO3M6MTU6IlByb2 R1Y3RDYXRlZ29yeSI7czoxMDoiVDVMaWdodGluZyI7czo3OiJI ZWFkaW5nIjtzOjg6IkFxdWFyaXVtIjtzOjg6IlNlYXJjaF94Ij tzOjI6IjI0IjtzOjg6IlNlYXJjaF95IjtzOjI6IjIwIjt9

So we'll see how it goes!

[wavesurfer]

I like how you setup your tank and how clean it is! Keep up the good work! :)

However, I'm a little worried about the sharp pointed part of one of your dw. Your discus might accidentally brush against it at a moment of frenzy and hurt themselves.

[ChongoBongo]

Nice!

[crazycracker]

I like how you setup your tank and how clean it is! Keep up the good work! :)

However, I'm a little worried about the sharp pointed part of one of your dw. Your discus might accidentally brush against it at a moment of frenzy and hurt themselves.

Thank u for the comments. I really appreciate everyone's ideas & opinion. I never really thought about the DW. It's been almost been 2 yrs w/ no issues. I hope it stays that way. But thank you 4 your concern.

[crazycracker]

OK. Some newer pics w/ camera phone (yes again). I pulled my male Bristle Nose out. I'm pretty sure he was the 1 that was "chewing" my leaves up. I trimmed back a bunch of my leaves. But still think it looks pretty good.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Fish%20Tank%206-19-12/2012-06-02190113.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Fish%20Tank%206-19-12/2012-06-02190102.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Fish%20Tank%206-19-12/2012-06-02190045.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Fish%20Tank%206-19-12/2012-06-02190016.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Fish%20Tank%206-19-12/2012-06-02185956.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Fish%20Tank%206-19-12/2012-06-02185941.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Fish%20Tank%206-19-12/2012-06-02185926.jpg

[aquaworks1]

Not sure if I missed something or not but are your Plants just planted in Gravel,they look beautiful,if your having trouble with your plants you should plant them in Flourite,I used Flourite in my Planted Tanks and the Plants flourished.I could never Grow plants in just plain gravel.

[Brent1972]

Very nice set up , I love the pieces of wood you have.

[crazycracker]

Not sure if I missed something or not but are your Plants just planted in Gravel,they look beautiful,if your having trouble with your plants you should plant them in Flourite,I used Flourite in my Planted Tanks and the Plants flourished.I could never Grow plants in just plain gravel.

I have eco-complete (http://www.caribsea.com/itempage_freshwatersubstrate_ecoplanted.htm) under my gravel. Even if it is starting to show "the black gravel" (not what I wanted but it is what it is) - I also use Seachem Plant additives (http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/Flourish.html) about once a week after a water change usually.

As 4 the plant issues. My male bristle nose was eating the center of my plants. So he had 2 go & I cut out all the damaged leaves.

[crazycracker]

Very nice set up , I love the pieces of wood you have.

Thank u

[ktm4us6]

Looks great, and also your discus.

[crazycracker]

I lost a discus. NO CLUE Y!!!!!! Everybody else is doing fine. I really don't know. Tested my water perfect (well Nitrates 5.0 ppm - IF THAT) - did a water change - BIG 1 - tested water again & was perfect again. Very disappointed - I had this 1 the longest & no way it was old age. SUCKS!

[Kal-El]

I lost a discus. NO CLUE Y!!!!!! Everybody else is doing fine. I really don't know. Tested my water perfect (well Nitrates 5.0 ppm - IF THAT) - did a water change - BIG 1 - tested water again & was perfect again. Very disappointed - I had this 1 the longest & no way it was old age. SUCKS!

Sorry for your lost. I would recommend going to the Disease/Sickness and Medication section of the forum and complete the form and see if others can help you determine what could have cost one of your Discus to die.

[Poco]

Did you add any new fish/plant to the tank?

[crazycracker]

Did you add any new fish/plant to the tank?

No nothing new. I really have no clue what happened. STILL NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT

[strawberryblonde]

So it was a sudden death incident without any indication of illness before that? If so, then he may simply have been spooked and smashed himself hard enough against the glass or driftwood to kill himself.

I had one who nearly died after one of those freakouts. He still isn't "normal" and is suffering from what I assume is nerve damage and possibly brain damage. I was glad when he didn't die, but now that he's failing to fully recover I almost wish he had died because I'm reaching the point where I'm going to have to cull him soon if there's no further improvement...and I LOVE this fish!

[crazycracker]

So it was a sudden death incident without any indication of illness before that? If so, then he may simply have been spooked and smashed himself hard enough against the glass or driftwood to kill himself.

I had one who nearly died after one of those freakouts. He still isn't "normal" and is suffering from what I assume is nerve damage and possibly brain damage. I was glad when he didn't die, but now that he's failing to fully recover I almost wish he had died because I'm reaching the point where I'm going to have to cull him soon if there's no further improvement...and I LOVE this fish!

Maybe, I guess?? Who really knows? Everybody ate fine (flakes) about 9pm. Next morning went to feed & she wasn't doing good. Swimming funny etc. She did come up & try 2 eat but not well. He/She was 1 of the smallest of my discus but she was the boss of the tank.

[eaglesfan3000]

Love the tank and the discus!

I do feel like I have to warn you that your tank might be getting a bit overstocked, which is fine if you can commit to doing large daily or every other day water changes. I have 9 Hans discus in a 115g and though they seemed to fit quite nicely when I first put them into the tank, those darned fish have grown like wild fire and now take up ALL the available space! LOL

It's not uncommon to get 7" - 8" adults out of Hans stock. My Red Scrib, Marlboro Red and Red Turq are beyond 8" and my Flachen and FlachenSS are both right at 8". It doesn't leave much swimming room for the rest of the fish.

Tanks looking good. I hear ya I have 9 in my 120 and all I have is a sponge filter in it and it's starting to look a bit crowded. I took all of my driftwood out and was thinking of adding potted plants, shrimp and lemon tetras to divide things up, I'm still toying with the idea.

[crazycracker]

Going to do another water change tomorrow (clean filter 2 w/ new media). But my water perimeters are reading fine but just want 2 be safe.

[crazycracker]

Well been a little while. I did have an issue w/ another fish. I added another Discus Hans Dark Angel. Just running 8 Discus now. about a dozen Rummy Nose & a dozen Black Tetras. 5 Corys. 1 Bristle Nose & 3 Clown Loaches. I think I'm going 2 take the Loaches out. They did the job I needed. So we"ll see. Here r some new pics from yesterday. Enjoy.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%208-25-12/2012-08-25181722.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%208-25-12/2012-08-25181715.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%208-25-12/2012-08-25181710.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%208-25-12/2012-08-25181704.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%208-25-12/2012-08-25181621.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%208-25-12/2012-08-25181613.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%208-25-12/2012-08-25181606.jpg

Oh, still w/ my camera phone. 2 cheap I guess 2 buy a real camera.

[crazycracker]

Sorry missed 1
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%208-25-12/1.jpg

[Ray-OBrien]

Really enjoyed reading this thread, Excellent set up and good pics

Well done, you should be proud of your set up

[crazycracker]

Really enjoyed reading this thread, Excellent set up and good pics

Well done, you should be proud of your set up

Thank u.

[Nathan1]

Looks awsome, I'm thinking of upgrading my 60 to a 120 this november!

[Nathan1]

Are you planning on breding the discus?

[crazycracker]

Are you planning on breding the discus?

Haven't really thought of breeding my discus. I have a 65 gallon that has Angels in it w/ a Black Ghost Knife. My pair of Angels are laying eggs pretty often (even w/ the Ghost Knife in the tank) but never tried 2 do anything w/ the eggs. Was thinking to try this 1st but not sure if I want 2 or not. We'll see?

[crazycracker]

Looks awsome, I'm thinking of upgrading my 60 to a 120 this november!

Thank u. Good luck on the upgrade.

[crazycracker]

Just an update. Everything is doing well. Going to do a water change today. 25/30 gallons - trim up some of the plants. My "Dark Angels" from Discus Hans have really darkened up. Not sure if its considered "peppering" but thats the best way 2 describe it. I'll try to take some pics in the next few days.

[crazycracker]

ok. just a quick update. Everything is well. Doing my weekly water change some time today. Than will post up some new pictures. The Loaches are out. I also took out 2 Discus (they were being pushy) - Just in another tank. I added some more Rummy Nose Tetras.

6 Hans Discus
7 Black Neon Tetras
15 Rummy Nose Tetras
5 Cory cats
1 Female Bristle Nose Pleco
5 Nerita Snails (Tiger & Zebra)
Maybe 10 live plants

[crazycracker]

OK - Here r some updated pics.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2001_14_2013/DSCN0308_zps259dea57.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2001_14_2013/DSCN0311_zps000a06ae.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2001_14_2013/DSCN0313_zps52424438.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2001_14_2013/DSCN0315_zps30521950.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2001_14_2013/DSCN0316_zps4cf6df3a.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2001_14_2013/DSCN0322_zps66ebfc72.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2001_14_2013/DSCN0326_zps0d1d1f7c.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2001_14_2013/DSCN0327_zps4d6a25ed.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2001_14_2013/DSCN0328_zps7e1aa341.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2001_14_2013/DSCN0331_zps2faa96db.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2001_14_2013/DSCN0333_zps247ed573.jpg

Not a camera phone. I am still cheap but I did buy a digital camera for my daughter (xmas present)

[discusplantedtanklover]

Very nice Discus tank.

[crazycracker]

Very nice Discus tank.

Thank u.

[nikkropf]

what type of sand or gravel did you use looking to start a discus tank

[crazycracker]

what type of sand or gravel did you use looking to start a discus tank

Bottom I used Eco-Complete Plant Substrate. The Eco-Complete is black in color - I was trying to hide that (help against "peppering") but over the years moving stuff around, new plants, fish - it has starting coming up in certain areas. I don't like it. Than on top of that I used basically just river rock / pebbles (size was #2) came in a 25 lbs bag. I don't remember the brand whitish bag w/ blue & black designs and/or writing. Which I got both @ my LFS, www.delawarefishstore.com

[crazycracker]

So, laid off decided to do a "heavy duty" cleaning & some gardening/landscaping (trimmed up the plants). Plus my weekly water change a little early. Very happy w/ the look. In the process I found this guy - haven't seen him in over a year (if not more). I just figured the Discus ate him. But he's probably triple the size & beautiful coloring.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/photo12_zps228b0c08.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/photo15_zps1cfa736b.jpg

[crazycracker]

Sorry I rearranged my photobucket account. May of lost some of the original photos but the more recent ones are fine.

[crazycracker]

OK. Here are some new pics. Everything is fine. I moved my Wild Blue Heckel into a different tank. He just didn't look right to me. It's kinda strange because my other discus are coloring up more. So, I think I did the right thing. These pics are w/ my iPhone & have to say aren't that bad. Here are some pics - Hope you enjoy them.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo_zps60d3b2a6.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo13_zps7ce2ebc0.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo1_zpscfb59d11.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo3_zpse5d21b45.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo4_zps769479dd.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo5_zpsb5e2f93f.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo6_zps822f0693.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo7_zps4a8f7aee.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo8_zps16c976fe.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo9_zps672ae5b6.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo10_zps5e69aca3.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo11_zps108588ca.jpg

[crazycracker]

So, laid off decided to do a "heavy duty" cleaning & some gardening/landscaping (trimmed up the plants). Plus my weekly water change a little early. Very happy w/ the look. In the process I found this guy - haven't seen him in over a year (if not more). I just figured the Discus ate him. But he's probably triple the size & beautiful coloring.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/photo12_zps228b0c08.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/photo15_zps1cfa736b.jpg

Sorry here r these pics
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo15_zps1cfa736b.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo12_zps228b0c08.jpg

[crazycracker]

OK. Everything is good - no issues (I know of). Did a water change today. Everybody in tank seems happy (always a plus).

Some news - I ordered 5 Discus Beauties from Kenny's Discus March order.

Strains I'm going with:
Virgin Red (x2)
Red Turquoise (X1)
Penang Eruption (x1)
Super Red Eruption (x1)

Can't wait. Setting up QT tank. Will send pics when they are in the QT.

[crazycracker]

QT all set up - Ready for my 5 new fish - here soon - will show pics in a few

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%202_21_2013/photo_zpsc23a9174.jpg

[crazycracker]

Got my 5 fish today. I work part time @ the LFS by me - these are by far are the MOST WELL PACKAGED FISH I have ever had to unpack. I give my best to Kenny Discus.

I will post some pics maybe tomorrow. Let them settle in a little 1st.

[crazycracker]

Virgin Red (x2), Red Turquoise (X1), Penang Eruption (x1), Super Red Eruption (x1) are the strains from Kenny Discus. Beautiful fish VERY VERY Happy. Here are some pics in their new home (Quarantine Tank) for the next month or so b4 going into my display tank.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Kenny%20Discus_3_12_2013/photo2_zpsf270a31e.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Kenny%20Discus_3_12_2013/photo3_zps4e067442.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Kenny%20Discus_3_12_2013/photo1_zps7c4c3fea.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Kenny%20Discus_3_12_2013/photo5_zps77f85e50.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Kenny%20Discus_3_12_2013/photo_zps9f852b94.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Kenny%20Discus_3_12_2013/photo4_zps6dd6fbe6.jpg

I say this every time but I'm HORRIBLE @ being a photographer. The new Discus are still pretty shy & didn't wanted their pictures taking.

[bwssr]

They look great to me

[crazycracker]

They look great to me

Thank you - the pics really don't do them justice. They r amazing looking.

[crazycracker]

They look great to me

Thank you - the pics really don't do them justice. They r amazing looking.

[crazycracker]

ok - so over the weekend - I tried to get all the algae out. I tossed any drift wood and/or plants that had anything on it. I siphoned the top layer of my gravel trying to get any spots that had it. The tank looks kinda empty but at the same point I like it. I'll have to wait & see if this worked or not. Hopefully, non of that algae comes back. Cross your fingers. Here are some new pics of the change:
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2003_24_2013/photo4_zpsd273c873.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2003_24_2013/photo1_zpscd6ac75d.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2003_24_2013/photo3_zps16df36bd.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2003_24_2013/photo2_zps842b680a.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2003_24_2013/photo5_zps49c94c09.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2003_24_2013/photo6_zpsddaf2337.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2003_24_2013/photo7_zpsf4797030.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2003_24_2013/photo8_zps531b703c.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2003_24_2013/photo9_zps7dee9692.jpg

Thanks for looking

[crazycracker]

Everything is good w/ the new arrivals. I followed Kenny's quarantine & have 1 of my Discus in the tank & all is well. So, probably this weekend (Sunday??) the new guys will be in the 120. Will take some pics than & post them up (if they aren't 2 piss'd from the change).

[crazycracker]

As promise some pics w/ everybody in the display tank. cross your fingers but everyone seems to be happy & no issues. Remember this is w/ my iPhone - pics are ok but not perfect.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2004_07_2013/photo1_zps1014199b.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2004_07_2013/photo8_zps739b0630.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2004_07_2013/photo7_zpsb6a58697.jpg
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http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2004_07_2013/photo4_zps52529f8b.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2004_07_2013/photo3_zps5e94b483.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2004_07_2013/photo2_zps0ffaa8c3.jpg
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http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/crazycracker1213/Discus%2004_07_2013/photo9_zpsb43a6ad4.jpg

As always I suck at taking pics.

[crazycracker]

Well I lost 1 of my Virgin Reds but everybody else is doing fine. Going to do a big water change tonight

[crazycracker]

We got eggs. 2 of my Kenny Discus have paired up it seems. Red Turquoise & Penang Eruption. These pics are horrible & about a week old. The eggs only made it a few days before someone ate'em. Just thought it was pretty cool.
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[nguyenp209]

Beautiful discus! Love all the wood too!

[crazycracker]

Beautiful discus! Love all the wood too!

Thank you very much. I need to post so new pics. Pulled some plants added new ones, but knock on wood everyone is doing fine.

I even had wigglers from the pair that paired up. Didn't make it, but I'm not really trying.

[crazycracker]

Everything is going well. No issues (knock on wood). I keep having wigglers from the 2. I will be doing a pretty big water change this weekend. Hopefully get some new pics up. Also, planted some Baby Tears - hoping they will "carpet" the front of the tank.

[crazycracker]

No recent pics. Everybodies seems pretty happy. Fighting green water. Turn lights off & have been doing water changes every other day. Its weird but once a year have this issue. Sun must be just in the right spot. Sucks

[crazycracker]

Had some issues. Lost 4 fish. My PH kept spiking to 7.8/8.0 for about 2 weeks. Fish were darking up & laying on the bottom. Moved to the hospital tank. Fixed all my water perimeters in display tank. Everybodys back. So got everything fixed & ready to go. Ordered some new fish from Kenny. So, will post up some new pics shortly.

[crazycracker]

It has been awhile since I posted up some pics. Didn't realize its been that long. Lost some fish, gained some fish. My plants look great. Ordering 2 maybe 3 new discus from Kenny. But I will post some pics up soon.

[crazycracker]

Well it has been a while. I recently bought a new house (new to me). Unfortunately, the move did not go well at all. I lost most of my plants, all my discus (except 1), both bushing nose plecos, some tetras, and a few snails. Plus, the movers cracked my tank. Just really a bad experience. I was really bummed. So, for a while I had only 1 discus in a 37 gallon tank w/ some tetras, snails, and some shrimp. I am still fighting with the movers about my 120 gallon tank. The good news - I came across a 180 gallon tank at a great price (used). Stand, tank lights the works. I can't set it up right away but hopefully in the next 90 days - I'll be back in business. Once things started going I'll post a link and new tread on the set up. So maybe a little light at the end of the tunnel.