Originally Posted by
kim457
So after lurking and dreaming of getting discus fish for a few years, I've finally found myself in a position to be able to purchase and take care of some Discus!
a few questions:
- How long does it take uneaten food/waste to turn into ammonia? I'm sure the water parameters and other factors can change this process, but is there an approximate window of time food needs to be removed before it begins emitting ammonia?
- The tank is almost a Discus only tank. It has 7 Corys and 5 Otocinclus for clean up, but I've been noticing that the Discus are pretty aggressive towards the little guys. There are plenty of rocks and driftwood for them to hide in, but is there anything I can do to keep them from nipping?
- How quickly do pigeon develop peppering? I have black sand, and I am looking to replace with white. If they develop some peppering, can that be reversed after switching to white sand?
- The breeders, (Chicago Discus) said that they fed Beefheart in the morning, Sera granules in the afternoon, and Bloodworms for dinner. Is there any rhyme or reason to the order of food, or was it just preference? Does there need to be a specific routine for food, or can I feed blood worms and black worms one day, brine shrimp and granules another, and mix/match?
- How much flow do they like?
- Do you need an air stone for the higher temperatures? And speaking of temperatures, Chicago Discus had their tanks at 84 degrees. Is there any benefit to increasing to 86 degrees? How arbitrary of a decision is the temperature?
That's it for now. Thank you! Very excited to actually be a part of this community.