Breeding Newbie filtering options and tank size questions :)

[sanjay21]

Can anyone with experience advise on minimum decent clearance between stacked tanks on top of each other please?

I don't see any rule having a certain clearance between two stacked tanks ( I personally have a 40g and 29g stacked). As long as you can have your work done ( like water changes or filter adjustments ) its all good !

[Keith024]

I don't see any rule having a certain clearance between two stacked tanks ( I personally have a 40g and 29g stacked). As long as you can have your work done ( like water changes or filter adjustments ) its all good !

Thanks for your reply Im sure there is no rule I just thought people who already have experience with stacked tanks would give their input and maybe mistakes to learn from thats all. What is your clearance between the tanks you mentioned? and is it enough?

Cheers for your input it is greatly appreciated.

[weedyau]

Can anyone with experience advise on minimum decent clearance between stacked tanks on top of each other please?

I'd be interested to know also. I imagine tanks would be sitting on approximately 80 mm beams, so how much clearance?

[Larry Bugg]

For me, at least 10" is a minimum and that isn't ideal. You have to be able to get your hand and arm into the tank to do the cleaning and you need room to work comfortably. If you don't keep this in mind you will be very sorry in the future.

I think you need to really think your situation through carefully. From what you have described, it is my opinion that your aren't set up to breed discus. First, daily water changes are a must with fry. I don't care how good your filtration is, they require it to grow out healthy and to their potential. Sponge filters are the best because they are simple and easy. If you aren't prepared to do the water changes then you shouldn't get into breeding discus. Second, for one breeding pair you will need several large grow out tanks of at least 75 gallons. They will have spawns of 100 to 200 fry and you have to have the tank space to accommodate them. It will take two months minimum to grow them out large enough to sell at 2" and so you need to be prepared with the tank space. Doesn't sound like you are.

Don't want to come off harsh but too many people start breeding discus without thinking it through and think they can take shortcuts or do more with less.