After some initial reluctance I to have started out my first Discus tank BB. Keep it simple... the Fish come first.
BB FTW!
+1 thanks ...for the convincing.
+ 1 thanks
After some initial reluctance I to have started out my first Discus tank BB. Keep it simple... the Fish come first.
BB FTW!
+1 thanks ...for the convincing.
That is a good way!
I love the look of sand in a tank but I totally agree after looking at what I pull off the bottom of my discus tank in one day WOW
I also think a BB tank can be made into a nice display tank by adding alot of driftwood and a 3D back ground
Has anybody tried making a raised bottom made of plexiglass or tempered glass held together with aquarium safe silicone and filled with sand - the look of sand without getting debri in it - probally a dumb idea - but Iam curious if anyone has played around with anything like that
Bud
I think the barrels are used to store some kind of feed in on farms. Camping wise maybe to keep bears for getting your food. I found a place that recycles the plastic 55 gallon drums with the lids still on them. If you can try and find a place for a plastic drum. I think they are stronger so it won't melt as easy.
As an example: My fish are a little skittish so I bought 1 8 inch Amazon Sword. It came in those little plastic pots that are about the size of a half dollar. I change 80% of the water every 2 days and the gunk that accumilates under and in that little thing every 2 days is unfricking believeable!
Joey!
LOL. Poor carpet.....and this is what happened. When the thing tipped over the heater burned a mark on my carpet, and worst, the whole carpet stinks. Now it'll need to be professionally cleaned. Paid for my stupid mistake big time.
Don't follow your dreams; chase them...
----CM----
you must own a mansion to give up a bathroom for your fish lol
BB is the way to go if you're Discus are young. They eat like pigs and much easier to clean up.
Be sure to wipe the inside glass of the tank as well. There is always a slime build up. Keep up the WC is the best thing you can do for your discus.
I am learning...just converted mine to BB today... It was a lot of work but I can enjoy finding and seeing my two babies now...
Julia
Tulsa, OK
New to the Discus Addiction!
What do you suggest to treat the water with when doing a WC? Especially with having to do so so many times with young discus...
Julia
Tulsa, OK
New to the Discus Addiction!