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Another question...what type of fish can i keep in the tank with juvie discus? any? Or should i just wait until theyve grown.
Asking for algae cleaning purposes. I know ir ead somethig about a type of shrimp that cleans the algae
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TheLankster
Another question...what type of fish can i keep in the tank with juvie discus? any? Or should i just wait until theyve grown.
Asking for algae cleaning purposes. I know ir ead somethig about a type of shrimp that cleans the algae
Shrimp are great for algae but also tasty morsels for discus:)
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Ryan925
Shrimp are great for algae but also tasty morsels for discus:)
Even the juvies eat em?
And they cant be too expensive lol..
Im picking up a 55 gallon tall tank tomorrow..all i need now is a canister
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Greetings! I am running a hydor 600 series canister on my 65 gallon planted discus tank that houses 4 x 4" stendker discus! I love the canister does a great job! I am also running a hydor nano wave circulation pump.
https://www.amazon.com/Hydor-Profess...o+600+canister
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have a canister thats been running 24/7 for bout 15 years now, its been great except for the twist and lock hose connectors that appear similar to the hydor, an absolute major PTA..
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TheLankster
Another question...what type of fish can i keep in the tank with juvie discus? any? Or should i just wait until theyve grown.
Asking for algae cleaning purposes. I know ir ead somethig about a type of shrimp that cleans the algae
It would be much wiser to start discus only until you get to know their feeding and cleaning routines . You can always add other fish couple of months later once they are a bit grown and well adjusted with their immune systems boosted enough .
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TheLankster
Another question...what type of fish can i keep in the tank with juvie discus? any? Or should i just wait until theyve grown.
Asking for algae cleaning purposes. I know ir ead somethig about a type of shrimp that cleans the algae
With the amount of required wcs algae shouldn't really be an issue so long as you don't have too much food or lighting
I noticed I started to get some algae when feeding pellets. Using a small measuring spoon really helps with amount
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Ryan925
With the amount of required wcs algae shouldn't really be an issue so long as you don't have too much food or lighting
I noticed I started to get some algae when feeding pellets. Using a small measuring spoon really helps with amount
Sounds good
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The Aquaclear 110 is a good HOB filter for yr new 55 gallons tank......just my 2 cents
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-sup...er-filter.html
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seanyuki
I actually have two of the 55 gallon ones running on my 20 gallon. One the fan broke and it doesnt work anymore and the other is starting to crap out on me too..
Im just tired of HOB filters tbh. Feel they are loud and annoying.
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TheLankster
I actually have two of the 55 gallon ones running on my 20 gallon. One the fan broke and it doesnt work anymore and the other is starting to crap out on me too..
Im just tired of HOB filters tbh. Feel they are loud and annoying.
I really like my eheim canister. It is essentially silent however I am in the process of building a sump out of a 40b
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Ryan925
I really like my eheim canister. It is essentially silent however I am in the process of building a sump out of a 40b
Yea too much $$$ for me to buy new. Am probably gonna buy some guys fluval 306 off iPhone app.
I did cop a Eheim heater though. Had great reviews on amazon.
Ive never ran a canister before, do i need to buy extra hoses or powerheads/etc/etc.
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TheLankster
Yea too much $$$ for me to buy new. Am probably gonna buy some guys fluval 306 off iPhone app.
I did cop a Eheim heater though. Had great reviews on amazon.
Ive never ran a canister before, do i need to buy extra hoses or powerheads/etc/etc.
It depends. The hoses will have been cut for the previous owners tank so may fit yours may not. Power heads shouldn't be needed. Keep in mind discus don't like a lot of flow
Be sure to sterilize any used filter
If it does seem like you need more circulation hydor nano pumps are gteat
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Which hydor nano pump and many would you recommend for a sand bottom 72 inch 100 gallon discus show tank? No plants but drift wood and a few rocks.
Thanks
Ron
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alron2
Which hydor nano pump and many would you recommend for a sand bottom 72 inch 100 gallon discus show tank? No plants but drift wood and a few rocks.
Thanks
Ron
I can't remember which was the one I had. It was a 425 or 565. Was running one in my 75 when I had plants. Has since been removed. It looks like they have a 3rd gen of the koralia now and those move some water if the ratings are accurate.