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05-28-2014, 02:39 PM
Hi fellow hobbyists!
im new to the forum. First of all, i am not a novice to fishkeeping. i have been and is still keeping a golden red tail arowana(from 10cm to today 55cm), japanese kois, goldfishes and tropical fishes.
Here is my filled in questionnaire!
1) Please Introduce your self and tell us what your experience is with fishkeeping, give us as much information as possible as to how long in the hobby, what you have kept in the past and what you currently are working with.
this is done =p
2) If you have no previous experience with keeping discus, have you done any research to properly prepare yourself, e.g. have you read any Stickies in this section of SimplyDiscus, or other material?
no experience but has done my research
3) Describe your tank, its size and dimensions, breeding or display. Include how long it has been setup or if it is still being cycled.
i am thinking about a tank of 120cm x 50cm x 70cm. this equals to 420 liters and approx 92 uk gallons. However, with all the research i have done, i have not been able to find a minimum tank size or a guideline to estimate the adequate size. i have read that it is recommended to have 10g for an adult discus of 8". However, i do believe that the dimension of the aquarium is as important as the capacity of water it can hold. for example, i can make my tank 140 x 40 x 60 which will also contain 420 liters. i read that discus prefer a high tank because they move a lot from top to bottom?
4) Describe the décor for the tank; type of substrate or bare bottom (BB), whether the tank will be planted or a biotope.
bare bottom more easy cleaning
5) Describe your water changes planned or practiced, percentage and how often. Include if you age your water and use of tap/RO or mix.
6) Describe the type of filtration planned/used for the tank; sponge, HOB and/or sump. Also include the other equipment you are, or will be, using in your tank, e.g. heater, lighting, etc.
i plan to use 2 canisters of 2400l/h. 1 canister for bio filtration and 1 for mechanical. some of you will find it too much and will create too much movement in the aquarium. do not worry, i will control the outflow and it will not affect the water movement as such that will bother the discus. 1 heater 300w and 1 air pump to add additional oxygen to the warm water
7) If the tank is already setup and running, include the water parameters;
not yet
- temp _____
- tank ph _____
- Ph of the water straight out of your tap _____
- ammonia reading ____
- nitrite reading ____
- nitrate reading ____
- well water ____
- municipal water ____
8) Describe your current or planned stocking levels; number/size of discus and number/type of dither fish. Where did you get your discus from or do you have a proposed source for getting your discus?
i plan to buy 10-12 small discus of 2" i have a trusted supplier
9) Describe your planned or existing feeding regimen. Include what and how often you are feeding on a daily basis.
to be decided. 5-7 times a day in small quantity. flakes, pellets, bloodworms, chicken heart instead of beefheart. beefheart is such a pain in the a$$ to clean lol
10) What are your goals in this hobby? For example are you looking to keep discus in a planted community tank, or do you hope to become a hobby breeder of Discus? Do you want to raise Discus with the hopes of competing in shows?
goal is to display discus in their best condition possible and make them show off their best color
1 thing i have not been able to find is the background color to be used so that the discus can display their most vibrant color. i know that depending on the background, fish color can become dull or more vibrant. any input is highly appreciated!
thanks!
im new to the forum. First of all, i am not a novice to fishkeeping. i have been and is still keeping a golden red tail arowana(from 10cm to today 55cm), japanese kois, goldfishes and tropical fishes.
Here is my filled in questionnaire!
1) Please Introduce your self and tell us what your experience is with fishkeeping, give us as much information as possible as to how long in the hobby, what you have kept in the past and what you currently are working with.
this is done =p
2) If you have no previous experience with keeping discus, have you done any research to properly prepare yourself, e.g. have you read any Stickies in this section of SimplyDiscus, or other material?
no experience but has done my research
3) Describe your tank, its size and dimensions, breeding or display. Include how long it has been setup or if it is still being cycled.
i am thinking about a tank of 120cm x 50cm x 70cm. this equals to 420 liters and approx 92 uk gallons. However, with all the research i have done, i have not been able to find a minimum tank size or a guideline to estimate the adequate size. i have read that it is recommended to have 10g for an adult discus of 8". However, i do believe that the dimension of the aquarium is as important as the capacity of water it can hold. for example, i can make my tank 140 x 40 x 60 which will also contain 420 liters. i read that discus prefer a high tank because they move a lot from top to bottom?
4) Describe the décor for the tank; type of substrate or bare bottom (BB), whether the tank will be planted or a biotope.
bare bottom more easy cleaning
5) Describe your water changes planned or practiced, percentage and how often. Include if you age your water and use of tap/RO or mix.
6) Describe the type of filtration planned/used for the tank; sponge, HOB and/or sump. Also include the other equipment you are, or will be, using in your tank, e.g. heater, lighting, etc.
i plan to use 2 canisters of 2400l/h. 1 canister for bio filtration and 1 for mechanical. some of you will find it too much and will create too much movement in the aquarium. do not worry, i will control the outflow and it will not affect the water movement as such that will bother the discus. 1 heater 300w and 1 air pump to add additional oxygen to the warm water
7) If the tank is already setup and running, include the water parameters;
not yet
- temp _____
- tank ph _____
- Ph of the water straight out of your tap _____
- ammonia reading ____
- nitrite reading ____
- nitrate reading ____
- well water ____
- municipal water ____
8) Describe your current or planned stocking levels; number/size of discus and number/type of dither fish. Where did you get your discus from or do you have a proposed source for getting your discus?
i plan to buy 10-12 small discus of 2" i have a trusted supplier
9) Describe your planned or existing feeding regimen. Include what and how often you are feeding on a daily basis.
to be decided. 5-7 times a day in small quantity. flakes, pellets, bloodworms, chicken heart instead of beefheart. beefheart is such a pain in the a$$ to clean lol
10) What are your goals in this hobby? For example are you looking to keep discus in a planted community tank, or do you hope to become a hobby breeder of Discus? Do you want to raise Discus with the hopes of competing in shows?
goal is to display discus in their best condition possible and make them show off their best color
1 thing i have not been able to find is the background color to be used so that the discus can display their most vibrant color. i know that depending on the background, fish color can become dull or more vibrant. any input is highly appreciated!
thanks!