Intend to keep and breed discus at home. How many fish could i keep in my 120 litre tank? i know the tapwater in this area is far too hard and alkaline for these fish to thrive. However i am unsure of the different ways of treating the tapwater to suit these wonderful fish. Could you please outline a variety of methods of adjusting the water, ranging from the simple and cheap to the highly technical and expensive? Also i heard that fish produce waste - what are my options for keeping the water quality good?
thank you in advance for your valued advice
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Sat May 20, 2006, 11:38 AM #1Hi, I'm New Here!
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Sat May 20, 2006, 11:45 AM #2Moderator
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How many fish could i keep in my 120 litre tank?
2 Adult discus
"Could you please outline a variety of methods of adjusting the water, ranging from the simple and cheap to the highly technical and expensive?"
PLenty of Buffers are available to treat and soften water I prefer the Seachem range. Otherwise the use of a R/o unit and chemical to treat the water is preffered.
"Also i heard that fish produce waste - what are my options for keeping the water quality good?"
At least 2 50% WC's per week plus use a good quality filter"If it isn't a wild its way too mild ! "
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Sat May 20, 2006, 11:53 AM #3Hi, I'm New Here!
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how does RO soften the water?
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Thats a complicated and techincal area but basicaly it filters out the minerals and elements in water that cause TDS or Hardness
A quick google search would give you enough info"If it isn't a wild its way too mild ! "
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