Hi Im Robert Taylor

[scruffy89801]

I am new not only to this forum but to having discus, however I am not new to having fish. My father had a fish store in our house back in the mid 70's. I have had many aquariums in my house over the years. I currently have a 40 with angles and my discus tank is a 38 with 2-pidgon blood 1-Red Turquoise and 1-roal red. They all are about the size of a silver dollar. I just bought a 55 that I am going to move then into after I get a stand built for it. I do have some water quality issues to ask about but not sure where or how to post. Please help.:confused:

[rickztahone]

If you want to ask about water you can do so here:
http://forum.simplydiscus.com/forumdisplay.php?35-Water-Works

Here is some reading you can do if you'd like to find out more about discus :)
1. Intro to Discus


The following link will help to introduce you to the basics of discus keeping and is a nice guide written by one of our moderators.

Beginner's Guide to Getting Started with Discus (http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?86009-Beginner-s-Guide-to-Getting-Started-with-Discus)

There are many threads at the top of the Discus Basics for Beginners section as stickies Discus Basics for Beginners (http://forum.simplydiscus.com/forumdisplay.php?48-Discus-Basics-for-Beginners) and can be read at any time.

2. Setting Up Your First Discus Tank


Now that you have a little foundation this next thread will introduce you to setting up a discus tank. While this thread recommends a 55 gallon, many here feel that a 75 is a better starting size when the discus are adults

How do I set up my first discus tank (http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?28937-How-do-I-set-up-my-first-discus-tank)

If you feel that you want to do something different tank wise this list of questions in this thread will give you food of thought.

Tank Setup Questionnaire (http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?94348-Tank-Setup-Questionaire)

Here are some useful links on tank maintenance.

The ease of cleaning bare bottom tanks (http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?35043-The ease of cleaning bare bottom tanks)
Prefilter Sponge (http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?27064-Prefilter-Sponge)

3. Selecting and Buying Discus


What not to buy (http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?46982-What-not-to-buy)
Selecting Discus (http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?33300-Selecting-Discus)
Strain List for Beginners (http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?71055-Strain-List-for-Beginners-%28pictures%29)

If you are looking for quality discus please consider browsing our sponsors SimplyDiscus-Sponsors (http://forum.simplydiscus.com/forumdisplay.php?42-SimplyDiscus-Sponsors)

Lastly, welcome to Simply Discus!

[Keith Perkins]

Looks like Mr. Moderator has you more than covered on your questions, but saying hey and welcome to SD anyway.