water_sprite
05-25-2012, 01:11 PM
Hi All,
Went to Dallas on Wednesday to get my first discus (8 Alex P red turqs) ever from yim11!.....I got to see all of Jim's fish and he graciously answered questions for me....I could have stayed there all day!
I have a BB 40G breeder aquarium, cycled with a HOB and sponge filter and heater. They are settled in and eating great. I also have a 55 gallon food grade barrel to age my water in.
I am feeding Al's FDBW, Ken's BH flakes and just got several packages of BH.
I think I have read every sticky and thread on this here. I so appreciate everyone's contribution. It has given me the courage to keep discus that I have wanted to for years.
Have a couple of questions:
1. Can I use a sump pump for my aging barrel to my aquarium or would it be better to get a pond pump?
2. After I clean the BH, should I just feed frozen shaved pieces or should I make a BH mix or both?
3. So far, does it sound like I'm doing things right?
Thanks, Brenn
Btw, I am so excited to start this new adventure.
Went to Dallas on Wednesday to get my first discus (8 Alex P red turqs) ever from yim11!.....I got to see all of Jim's fish and he graciously answered questions for me....I could have stayed there all day!
I have a BB 40G breeder aquarium, cycled with a HOB and sponge filter and heater. They are settled in and eating great. I also have a 55 gallon food grade barrel to age my water in.
I am feeding Al's FDBW, Ken's BH flakes and just got several packages of BH.
I think I have read every sticky and thread on this here. I so appreciate everyone's contribution. It has given me the courage to keep discus that I have wanted to for years.
Have a couple of questions:
1. Can I use a sump pump for my aging barrel to my aquarium or would it be better to get a pond pump?
2. After I clean the BH, should I just feed frozen shaved pieces or should I make a BH mix or both?
3. So far, does it sound like I'm doing things right?
Thanks, Brenn
Btw, I am so excited to start this new adventure.