singhamanb
05-05-2008, 08:40 PM
Hello all,
First let me say that I am glad I found this forum! I am new to discus keeping, but not to tropical fishkeeping in general.
I recently bought a pigeon blood and red turq for my 30 gallon planted tank (I know the recommended is 55 but the budget is tight). Since I put it in, the RT has turned very dark from light red to nearly black although the blue striation is still there. It seems to be swimming and breathing fine and eats ok (spits a lot) and also getting along fine with the PB which has stayed pinkish. What can I do about he color change?
Another two questions:
I am using a HOB filter from marineland and the return water flow is quite turbulent; does that need to be corrected? How would I do that?
Is the addition of fertillizers like seachem fluorish dosed as recommended ok?
Sorry for the long post. Thank you in advance.
ps any breeders in montreal, quebec?
First let me say that I am glad I found this forum! I am new to discus keeping, but not to tropical fishkeeping in general.
I recently bought a pigeon blood and red turq for my 30 gallon planted tank (I know the recommended is 55 but the budget is tight). Since I put it in, the RT has turned very dark from light red to nearly black although the blue striation is still there. It seems to be swimming and breathing fine and eats ok (spits a lot) and also getting along fine with the PB which has stayed pinkish. What can I do about he color change?
Another two questions:
I am using a HOB filter from marineland and the return water flow is quite turbulent; does that need to be corrected? How would I do that?
Is the addition of fertillizers like seachem fluorish dosed as recommended ok?
Sorry for the long post. Thank you in advance.
ps any breeders in montreal, quebec?