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Will do.. Thanks :)

Cool thanks :)

Is it easy to get a hold of?

Can anyone tell me what plant this is?

Hi Stu,

Im not that experienced on the subject but i found that when i first got my discus they were very very shy for about 2 weeks they didnt start to eat properly until about a week after i put...

Okay Gold Cap Ghost it is, Thanks Kevkoi :)
Thanks Nicholas76 and Dreamer!!

Okay Gold Cap Ghost it is, Thanks Kevkoi :)
Thanks Nicholas76 and Dreamer!!

It could be your substrate, what type of substrate are you using?

I have a 4inch BGK in my 4x2x2 with discus and have had no problems, seems to be a great tankmate, they look so cool too!!

Hi can someone please ID this discus for me, ive not seen this "strain" on the net or in any shops so just wondering what ive got and what it could possibly look like when adult/mature?

Hi, Just wondering what everyones thoughts are on fluid bed filters?
I am thinking of hooking one up inline with my canister filter and just wanted to know if they are of much benifit before i go to...

Before i got the UV Sterililzer i had problems with algae (nothing major) but since installing that and a few more BN's i only need to do a quick clean of the inside of the glass once a week when i...

Lighting is 4x36w (i think) standard fluro's (old style, not the new compact ones) The tubes are all $6 6500k and 10000k phillips tubes from bunnings 2 of each...

It does get a fair bit of...

No CO2 at this stage havnt found the need for it..
But thinking of making a DIY system just to see what difference it makes!

Benny, they are Pearl Gouramis :)
Not sure what brand they pool sand...

Thanks ladyred..
They are Banana lillies.. They grow like crazy :)

Tank: 4X2X2
Lights: 4X36w 4ft fluro's from bunnings in the hood
Filters: Aqua pro 1200lph canister, Resun 1800lph internal filter
Heater: 200W
Substrate: Pool filter sand (about 60KG)

Ummm...

Thanks guys!! :)

Hello everybody.. :)

Just a couple of pics of my tank, sorry im not the best photographer..

Water is still a bit yellow from new drift wood.
Let me know what you think!

The Discus have become more confident and they now dominate the tank when the food is on and in general!

Thanks everyone for the advice.. :)

No they are not by any means being "aggressive" towards the shy little pettals, but they do push and shove as soon as food is put fourth..

I have tried sly ones on the gourami's but they outsmart...

Sorry for being a pushy bugger but im just being a lil protecive of the new inmates... so if you had to make a definative decision benny would you say bye bye pearly's? i love the little buggers but...

Come on guys thow me a freakin bone ere... i have not ad much experience with discus and just wanna know if gouramis are or aint a good mix with the all mighty discus?? anyone?? come on?

Hi everyone,

Just wondering has anyone had any problems keeping pearl gourami and dwarf gourami with discus?

I have 2 dwarf's and 3 pearls in with my discus and find that they seem to scare...

Hello,

Just a quick question as to what people would recommend i plant in my 4X2X2 planted tank to achive a nice "aquatic lawn" effect?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.. :)

Thanks!!

Ahh okay.. Will do!

Also was wondering what to do for Substrate, thinking of going for a moderate to heavily planted tank.. Was told to use river sand?

Lots of Swords, Val, Java moss and ferns!!

Firstly id like to say hello and thank everyone that makes this awesome site possible :)

I am a long time reader of the forums but have never posted before..

I had a question regarding UV...