I'm brand new here so before I get started on my question a quick hello to all! I'm not easily offended so direct answers to my direct questions will be appreciated :D
My main display tank is a 260 gallon custom built tank (84 x 30 x 24) and the sump is a 135 gallon running approximately 60 gallons for an approximated 320 total volume of water. I am using lava rock for my biological filtration, and filter floss (changed every other day) as my mechanical. I have approximately 100 lbs of lava rock in a section of the sump with room for more if it makes sense to fill that section up? I have recently closed down my saltwater setup and I am in the middle of starting up a fresh water tank. I am committed to a planted tank and I thought discus would look awesome as my main display fish. The tank has cycled and I have added approximately 45 harlequin raspbora's and about the same in cardinal tetra's.
I left the saltwater hobby due to it feeling more of a chore than an enjoyable activity. I don't mind maintenance at all but I don't want to be "chained" to the tank and I want to be able to potentially vacation etc. without excessive concern for the fish and the tank. The more I've read in this forum the more I question if Discus are right for me. I don't want to do daily water changes. Weekly is no problem at all I enjoy having a task on the weekends.
So my question remains the same as in the title. Should I even try Discus or is this just a fish that I should leave off my list?