MelaGal99
10-30-2005, 03:54 PM
Hi everyone, and thank you so much for sharing all your wisdom.
I've spent hours and hours reading and trying to learn all I can!!
We have a 55 gallon tank that we got this past summer. I'd like to put Discus in it. It is purely a show tank, for our enjoyment and sits in our living room.
We have an Penquin 400 filter on the tank... we are considering upgrading to a wet/dry system.
I just ordered a new light for the tank as I like the looks of the fish in a planted tank.
currently the tank has 18 neons/cardinals (a mix). 2 bolivian rams, a bushynose and a common pleco.
I have only this one tank... do not have a QT tank.
I understand that the neons may need to be sorted out and sent to a new home. (there is a 125 tank at my place of employment, that I care for, that can be a new home for the neons).
From my reading today, it sounds like the common pleco may need to go, but that the bushy nose can stay. Is the bushynose the same as the bristle nose?? I read that the bristle nose may scratch acrylic tanks... which is what my 55 is.
Currently there is gravel on the bottom of the tank. That will come out.
I'm debating between planting the tank or putting plants in pots and putting the potted plants in the tank. I really much preferr the look of the planted tank.
So, wisdom from all of you.... Should I forget Discus until I have a QT tank? (that isn't in the near future... there is no room where I live for another tank).
Should I stick with the current filter or change to the wet/dry?
Also, I'm looking for a good breeder in Northern California that I could go get Discus and bring them home without the stress on them of shipping.
How many Discus should I put in this tank? I gather that I should buy them all at once and put them in the tank together.
Again, I'm greatful for the wisdom you all share. . . I hope to learn from your experiences and not have to suffer the pitfalls myself. I would appreciate any/all advice and opinions you care to share.
BTW, my husband and I are already changing out at least 10% of the water daily. The Am. reads 0, as to NitrAtes and NitrItes.
I live in Napa Valley, CA.
~annette
PS. I'd like to get small Discus and watch them grow.... I'm not in a race to get large Discus. I'd like to enjoy the process of watching them grow and mature.
I've spent hours and hours reading and trying to learn all I can!!
We have a 55 gallon tank that we got this past summer. I'd like to put Discus in it. It is purely a show tank, for our enjoyment and sits in our living room.
We have an Penquin 400 filter on the tank... we are considering upgrading to a wet/dry system.
I just ordered a new light for the tank as I like the looks of the fish in a planted tank.
currently the tank has 18 neons/cardinals (a mix). 2 bolivian rams, a bushynose and a common pleco.
I have only this one tank... do not have a QT tank.
I understand that the neons may need to be sorted out and sent to a new home. (there is a 125 tank at my place of employment, that I care for, that can be a new home for the neons).
From my reading today, it sounds like the common pleco may need to go, but that the bushy nose can stay. Is the bushynose the same as the bristle nose?? I read that the bristle nose may scratch acrylic tanks... which is what my 55 is.
Currently there is gravel on the bottom of the tank. That will come out.
I'm debating between planting the tank or putting plants in pots and putting the potted plants in the tank. I really much preferr the look of the planted tank.
So, wisdom from all of you.... Should I forget Discus until I have a QT tank? (that isn't in the near future... there is no room where I live for another tank).
Should I stick with the current filter or change to the wet/dry?
Also, I'm looking for a good breeder in Northern California that I could go get Discus and bring them home without the stress on them of shipping.
How many Discus should I put in this tank? I gather that I should buy them all at once and put them in the tank together.
Again, I'm greatful for the wisdom you all share. . . I hope to learn from your experiences and not have to suffer the pitfalls myself. I would appreciate any/all advice and opinions you care to share.
BTW, my husband and I are already changing out at least 10% of the water daily. The Am. reads 0, as to NitrAtes and NitrItes.
I live in Napa Valley, CA.
~annette
PS. I'd like to get small Discus and watch them grow.... I'm not in a race to get large Discus. I'd like to enjoy the process of watching them grow and mature.