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Absolutely beautiful tank John!
Your discus look very happy also.
May I ask you what type of filtration you have? how much Co2 goes into your tank and the PH level? I am trying to perfect my 6ft...

In my opinion, a Specialized Aquatic Forum would be great!

One huge Aquatic Forum being divided into 'Specialized Aquatic' areas, with expertise advice and information. All types of aquarium...

Hi everyone,

Do you think it is wise to add one or two 'True SAE' (Crossocheilus Siamensis) to the discus tank?
I have quite a bit of of BBA in my tank and am constantly trimming leaves, taking...

Hi Mitsui,

Its best if you can get all your discus the same size and at the one time, that way they will sort themselves out. If you have some smaller discus, they may be bullied and not able...

What a pity!! Thats what happened with my discus... one was laying the eggs on a leaf and another was sucking them right up behind her!
Apparently breeding chain loaches is a rare event, they are...

Thanks for your advice Illusn, I would love to see them spawn!

I have turned the temp. in the discus tank down a little to 27.5C but I guess the temp should not be much lower for the discus. I...

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone has had huge success in keeping dwarf chain loaches with discus. They are absolutely delightful and a joy to watch in the discus tank and I have kept them...

Great Idea!!
I would be interested in lighting including UV, Seachem Flourish, Eheim Canister Filter pads, basically products which need regular replacement. Maintenance can be expensive!

Thanks Matt, I just sent another message via his website..... fingers crossed.

Hi Mal, I have been trying to get in touch with you to buy some more freeze dried worms but I have not been successful. I have also tried to purchase on line but have not received a receipt so I...

Welcome Rappalaman :)

Thanks Illusn, that good to know. I am always a little worried when introducing different fish to my well adjusted discus tank.

Hi all,
Can anyone recommend the most peaceful snail eating loach for the discus tank? I was thinking perhaps the Zebra loach or dwarf chain loach but have never kept these so am open for...

Hi, I have just been reading up about yo yo loaches and have found some stories about them being too active and attacking discus.

Try to squeeze the dried worms together to almost a small marble size and just let the fish feed from your hand. Or you can buy the worms in cubes and stick to the glass.

You do not have to worry...

Oh My God, you were so lucky!!!
It seems as though the fish were slowly being poisoned by the air outside and around the tank. So good you were home in time to deal with this massive problem.
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Thats the beauty of it and Chemicals are expensive to, especially over time!!

All the best,

Thanks for all the info TW, the CO2 Control System is the way to go. The idea of PH being controlled automatically in conjunction with CO2 is a fantastic ida and less stressful. May be expensive...

The pH controller sounds like a good thing to have. Is it the same as a CO2 indicator? I saw a dupla brand in the LFS and was wondering if it would be a good to add.
I have used a shell media to...

Thanks Atti, Matt, TW and Illusn, this is a good conversation! I can tell you adding CO2 is nerve racking and little scary. My tank is 6ft long so big enough to be able to handle it. The reactor...

Thanks, you are all so helpful!!
I checked the chart and am in the green, so far so good. I do have quite a bit of water movement on the top and will leave it for now until I am comfortable with...

Thank you Marrilyn.

And thanks for the site Dave, this is all new to me but am hoping to get the Co2 on the right.

Hi everyone,

I have just added a (Aqua Medic) CO2 set up and was wondering what the best bubble rate would be for both discus and plants.

Could someone please give me some advise :?:

I totally agree with you Marrilyn it certainly is the best fish food on the market!! I have tried and thrown away lots.

The Dried Black Worms get eaten so fast they do not get a chance to sit...

Its such a relief when 'all' the discus in your tank are eating well and are happy and healthy!!

Peter, its funny you should say that about your AB catching the worms at the water tension... my...