jmk228
03-18-2016, 10:49 PM
Hello everyone,
This is my first post to this forum so please bare with me. I would like to get some opinions on my current water parameters for keeping discus.
PH- 7.6 from tap (24 hour later with DE-chlorination and air-stone 7.5)
GH- 5.0 from tap (24 hours later with air-stone 6.0)
KH- 6.0 from tap (24 hours later with air-stone 7.0)
I will be setting up a 120 gallon tank (48x24x24) and plan on keeping 6-7 adult discus. The filtration will be (2) Fluval 406's with DIY spray bars and 2 Hydor V sponges. The tank will be BB with some larger granite rocks and Mopani driftwood.
I don't want to have to mess with chemically altering my water so if these parameters won't work I will need to go in another direction with regards to occupants. I love discus and chemicals aren't the answer IMO. Things can fluctuate to much and get missed if one is on vacation or away for a few days.
Thank you all for reviewing and sharing your opinions with regards to this post. I appreciate it and if I have done something that is not appropriate in this post please let me know.
Jim
This is my first post to this forum so please bare with me. I would like to get some opinions on my current water parameters for keeping discus.
PH- 7.6 from tap (24 hour later with DE-chlorination and air-stone 7.5)
GH- 5.0 from tap (24 hours later with air-stone 6.0)
KH- 6.0 from tap (24 hours later with air-stone 7.0)
I will be setting up a 120 gallon tank (48x24x24) and plan on keeping 6-7 adult discus. The filtration will be (2) Fluval 406's with DIY spray bars and 2 Hydor V sponges. The tank will be BB with some larger granite rocks and Mopani driftwood.
I don't want to have to mess with chemically altering my water so if these parameters won't work I will need to go in another direction with regards to occupants. I love discus and chemicals aren't the answer IMO. Things can fluctuate to much and get missed if one is on vacation or away for a few days.
Thank you all for reviewing and sharing your opinions with regards to this post. I appreciate it and if I have done something that is not appropriate in this post please let me know.
Jim