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the tank size is 7'x2'x2.5'.it is planted with pots containing soilrite covered with gravel.
flora details
anubias barteri
anubias nana
crinum aquatica
crinum thaianum
cryptos 5 kinds
echinodorus ruben
echinodorus (cant identify)
vallisneria giant and normal
aqua rose
moss balls-not doing well
fauna details
13 discus 3-5"
20 congo tetras
4 otocinclus
35 rummy nose tetra
wild snails
lighting is 2 70w metal halides for 8-10hours.
filtration-2 sponge filters on in the night only
overhead filter working 24 hours 900l/h capacity.
power filter at lower level for water circulation only.(600l/h)
heating 500w.
no aeration in winter.sponge filter in the night only.
aeration in summer was through a 2' air curtain.
please comment.
discus peppering is not disappearing.
colour pattern has disappeared/faded in few specimens.the fish have been with me since april 2011.their diet comprises of tetrabits,discus bio gold,brine shrimp flakes,f.d.tubifex,spirulina flakes,hikari algae wafers occassionaly,chicken keema with garlic.
flora details
anubias barteri
anubias nana
crinum aquatica
crinum thaianum
cryptos 5 kinds
echinodorus ruben
echinodorus (cant identify)
vallisneria giant and normal
aqua rose
moss balls-not doing well
fauna details
13 discus 3-5"
20 congo tetras
4 otocinclus
35 rummy nose tetra
wild snails
lighting is 2 70w metal halides for 8-10hours.
filtration-2 sponge filters on in the night only
overhead filter working 24 hours 900l/h capacity.
power filter at lower level for water circulation only.(600l/h)
heating 500w.
no aeration in winter.sponge filter in the night only.
aeration in summer was through a 2' air curtain.
please comment.
discus peppering is not disappearing.
colour pattern has disappeared/faded in few specimens.the fish have been with me since april 2011.their diet comprises of tetrabits,discus bio gold,brine shrimp flakes,f.d.tubifex,spirulina flakes,hikari algae wafers occassionaly,chicken keema with garlic.
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Nice tank...good setup i like to see more closeup pic full tank pic...
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That is a huge tank.
Well the only reason I see for peppering is tha plants. Can you try to remove the plants and discus only tank for a week or so to check if peperring is reduced?
Also, update us with your WC/Feeding schedule.
Also congos are fast for discus when it comes to feeding.
Well the only reason I see for peppering is tha plants. Can you try to remove the plants and discus only tank for a week or so to check if peperring is reduced?
Also, update us with your WC/Feeding schedule.
Also congos are fast for discus when it comes to feeding.
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nice tank!
arent we pushing stocking limits though?
arent we pushing stocking limits though?
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thanks i am a bad photographer but i will post some pics.maaz wrote:Nice tank...good setup i like to see more closeup pic full tank pic...
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adesh-removing the plants is a tough task,because i need such a big area for placing the plants.
i change 25-30% water weekly that is roughly 200 litres.
i feed them any of the above 3-5 times a day as much as they can finish in 5 mins.chicken keema is 3 times a week till their stomachs appear slightly bulging.
the back glass is painted sky blue on shiva's suggestion.
i had started off bare bottom-- but it was too empty.
i change 25-30% water weekly that is roughly 200 litres.
i feed them any of the above 3-5 times a day as much as they can finish in 5 mins.chicken keema is 3 times a week till their stomachs appear slightly bulging.
the back glass is painted sky blue on shiva's suggestion.
i had started off bare bottom-- but it was too empty.
i feed a mix of floating and sinking food.congos do not like feeding at the lower level,while discus take their pick at all levels and enjoy the sunk food the last.congos are fast
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i dont know,i always feel a planted tank always balances out little overstocking.please comment.Romi wrote:arent we pushing stocking limits though?
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i have put my two cents on overstocking in the pond thread, discusfav.
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Discufav,
I have a planted tank far lesser in size than yours - my tank is approx 60 gallons.
I have 6 discus in them - they are big enough but I never bothered to find out their exact size. 5 of them are very happy , eat well and chase each other all the time. One is shy and stunted - a bad purchase from the LFS. Dont know what to do with it.
I too had two of the larger specimens peppering when I purchased them. However , one difference between my setup and yours is that I have a very dense carpet of M.Hirsuta. This plant is bright green in colour. Over time , the peppering has reduced and I have noticed that the fish display very bright colours most of the time.
One more observation - in nature , these are shy fish which like to hide away from light. Metal Halides , while good for plants may simply be too strong for the fish. While 140W for 10 hours may sound OK for a 7' tank , the intensity of light may be on the higher side. I guess the lighting experts on this forum can tell the exact colour temperature and intensity levels etc.
Last point. I put my discus after keeping the tank planted for almost 6 months. I allowed the plants and the tank to settle down before I put the discus in. Let me know of your experience...
I have a planted tank far lesser in size than yours - my tank is approx 60 gallons.
I have 6 discus in them - they are big enough but I never bothered to find out their exact size. 5 of them are very happy , eat well and chase each other all the time. One is shy and stunted - a bad purchase from the LFS. Dont know what to do with it.
I too had two of the larger specimens peppering when I purchased them. However , one difference between my setup and yours is that I have a very dense carpet of M.Hirsuta. This plant is bright green in colour. Over time , the peppering has reduced and I have noticed that the fish display very bright colours most of the time.
One more observation - in nature , these are shy fish which like to hide away from light. Metal Halides , while good for plants may simply be too strong for the fish. While 140W for 10 hours may sound OK for a 7' tank , the intensity of light may be on the higher side. I guess the lighting experts on this forum can tell the exact colour temperature and intensity levels etc.
Last point. I put my discus after keeping the tank planted for almost 6 months. I allowed the plants and the tank to settle down before I put the discus in. Let me know of your experience...