Tell us about yourselves....Please

[BiotopeEnjoyer]

Hi Pat,
Thank you! I'll fashion something together or get a couple smaller lids and make it work before I add discus.

[Redbird]

Hi, y’all!
I am a life- long Texan. I was married for forty years to a wonderful man who died in 2020. I remarried my terrific second husband, whose wife died in 2020 also. We met online! We are both in our late sixties. How’s that for a love story! It was a true miracle, and we are two grateful people to have found each other.
I only recently began to keep Discus. I have a lot to learn, and that’s why I am here.

[Redbird]

I would like ideas on how to take care of our 16 discus while we clean out our 200 gallon tank

[danotaylor]

G’day Nancy. Welcome to SD. That is a lovely love story
Are you asking regarding routine cleaning maintenance or planning a complete tear deep cleaning down cleaning of your tank?
Many folks here will drain the tank down to just enough water for the discus to lay flat on the bottom for routine large volume water changes. This can be a little unnerving at first, especially with the uneven terrain of a planted tank w substrate.
For a tear down, if you don’t have an empty hospital tank that is big enough, get yourselves a 50 gal tote from your local hardware store, put 30gals of water in, transfer your discus. If it’s gonna be hours while the main tank is empty, use a seeded sponge filter or air stone. Once refilled, plop your discus back in the main tank

[jeep]

Welcome Nancy! You've come to the right place to learn about discus. Feel free to read and ask anything that comes to mind. We're always here to make sure your hobby is a complete success!!

[goldnomad]

G'day Al and the 100,000,000 other members of this tiny forum!
Some of you might remember me-for good or indifferent reasons.
I can't remember my old username but I was Australia's biggest discus breeder (Australian Discus Breeders)up until 9-11.
That put me basically out of business.
Anyways, I just popped back in to reacquaint myself with these weird looking fish-and some of the weird looking keepers!
My knowledge may be a bit rusty now but, if I can help just one person, I'll be happy
Cheers
Rob

[jeep]

Welcome back!!

[Second Hand Pat]

Welcome back Rob, we can also use experienced discus keepers and the basic knowledge doesn't change with discus
Pat

[brewmaster15]

G'day Al and the 100,000,000 other members of this tiny forum!
Some of you might remember me-for good or indifferent reasons.
I can't remember my old username but I was Australia's biggest discus breeder (Australian Discus Breeders)up until 9-11.
That put me basically out of business.
Anyways, I just popped back in to reacquaint myself with these weird looking fish-and some of the weird looking keepers!
My knowledge may be a bit rusty now but, if I can help just one person, I'll be happy
Cheers
Rob

Hey Rob,
Its been a very very long time my friend . I really love when members from the early days come back on line here. You may be "rusty" but I have no doubt you can help alot of people. Welcome back!

Al

Ps.. https://forum.simplydiscus.com/membe...aequifasciatus

was your user name. I can reset your info if you want to use that name still. Drop me a pm if you do or just to catch up.

[goldnomad]

Thanks Al. I'm sure the younger members will knock the rust of me.