Originally Posted by
geo57
Hi Mark, you sound a lot like me, started my tank with sand and driftwood. The sand will require more cleaning than say a bare bottom tank and I went with white sand and the filth does stand out a lot more lol. I am not using any plants, for one my tank being four foot deep makes it hard to handle anything at the bottom, and i wanted to keep it as simple as possible to ensure my discus don't get sick. I also recommend under stocking your tank until you are confident that your maintenance routine and equipment are good and your fish will be healthy and happy.