Ondreis
03-29-2021, 11:16 AM
Good Evening Everyone!! I’ve been out of the hobby for a few years. Looking to get back in. There’s a lot of questions on my mind. Any and all advise is welcomed. I’ve owned a few discus in my time. I plan on purchasing a 125+ gallon tank. About 7-8 discus and 4-5 German blue rams as tank mates. I would like to have a live planted tank with sand for the substrate and driftwood. The only live plants I’ve had in tanks were Java moss. I’m sure you’ve seen these questions many times before. Please bear with me. My questions are as followed:
Which plants are best for the tank and discus and how do I take care of the plants and keep them rooted in sand? (Please give 3+ for me to do research on)
If I use black sand, will pigeon blood strains be effected? Or is it just the back ground.
Ive been using prime, microbe lift special blend, methylene blue, and aquarium salt. Any other conditioners/bacteria or meds that I should keep or look into?
Filters? Size and brand for 125 gallons.
Sponge and/or fluval? Surface agitation and water flow?
Best place to purchase an 125g+ aquariums with canopy and stand. Online and stores welcomed. Also, brands would be nice as well.
When adding discus, I plan on purchasing 7-8, 5 inch discus from the same breeder at the same time. When adding them to my already established tank, do I need to quarantine if they’re the only fish in there at the moment? Also, should I deworm not medicate as soon as I receive them?
When feeding 7-8, five inch discus, how many feedings should I do per day? Also, what percentage and how many water changes per week/month? They will also be 4-5 rams in said tank.
Last but not least, in your opinion, who’s the best Discus breeders in America that breeds and ships 5”+ discus. (Please name 3+ breeders)
I appreciate everyone in advance for your time and expertise on the subject. I’ve been doing research and will continue to do so. Would love healthy fish and everything on hand so they live a happy life. I won’t be ready for fish until the end of the summer. Just getting ready early. Trying to catch some items on sale before hand to reduce the overall cost. I’ll keep you all updated with pics and maybe a few more questions to follow. If I missed anything I should consider please state so. Thanks again.
Which plants are best for the tank and discus and how do I take care of the plants and keep them rooted in sand? (Please give 3+ for me to do research on)
If I use black sand, will pigeon blood strains be effected? Or is it just the back ground.
Ive been using prime, microbe lift special blend, methylene blue, and aquarium salt. Any other conditioners/bacteria or meds that I should keep or look into?
Filters? Size and brand for 125 gallons.
Sponge and/or fluval? Surface agitation and water flow?
Best place to purchase an 125g+ aquariums with canopy and stand. Online and stores welcomed. Also, brands would be nice as well.
When adding discus, I plan on purchasing 7-8, 5 inch discus from the same breeder at the same time. When adding them to my already established tank, do I need to quarantine if they’re the only fish in there at the moment? Also, should I deworm not medicate as soon as I receive them?
When feeding 7-8, five inch discus, how many feedings should I do per day? Also, what percentage and how many water changes per week/month? They will also be 4-5 rams in said tank.
Last but not least, in your opinion, who’s the best Discus breeders in America that breeds and ships 5”+ discus. (Please name 3+ breeders)
I appreciate everyone in advance for your time and expertise on the subject. I’ve been doing research and will continue to do so. Would love healthy fish and everything on hand so they live a happy life. I won’t be ready for fish until the end of the summer. Just getting ready early. Trying to catch some items on sale before hand to reduce the overall cost. I’ll keep you all updated with pics and maybe a few more questions to follow. If I missed anything I should consider please state so. Thanks again.