Re: pushed into the hobby
Get 3 or 4 more. Then put them in a bigger tank after a month or two. :p. Don't be afraid! Just start reading as many threads on here as you can. It's all here. You just have to go through them. If you start asking basic questions off the get-go then you may or may not getting any replies. I think you will be just fine though since you've been keeping fish for a long time. You are doing the right thing with water changes. Just remember that discus like to be in groups.
Re: pushed into the hobby
Thanks for the input, already started looking at bigger tanks. but i need to do more research.
Re: pushed into the hobby
You don't need a larger tank. You'll need to take the gravel up and dramatically increase your water changes. Small discus need a barebottom tank and large, frequent water changes to become large discus.
Willie
Re: pushed into the hobby
I should have said that when I first saw this thread . The poor guy was given an expensive gift by his girl friend who didn't have a clue about fish. He wants the best for the fish. He came here for advice and he got it from the from a master.
Mr.Meadows, please keep on with your research and do what Willie says. You are very lucky to have Willie advising you. He never mentions it but he is an international Discus judge. He is a kind guy. He even tries to help everyone. The people who follow his advice do well. The others don't last long.
Re: pushed into the hobby
Ok Thanks, Will remove gravel and increase water changes to 50% every 2 days.