mitsukuni Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) My living room showtank (if I could be so vain) is coming along nicely, and I'm *almost* done stocking it... Here's my setup: -60 gallon tall (48x12x24): 2 heaters for an almost constant 29.7*, timer operated airstone that runs when lights out/twin T5's run daytime, PennPlax Cascade 1000 canister, CO2 injection via yeast reactor... -12 largish Amazon swords, couple of patches of Java moss, and three large pieces of driftwood. -9 Emperor tetras, 2 Rams (m&f, and have already laid eggs twice), 1 bristlenose, 2-2" blue turqs, 2-3" red turqs, and 2-3" blue-diamonds. This is where I intended to stop, let the Discus grow out, enjoy the tank. But I've fallen for the Tangerine Discus. I've almost got myself convinced that 2 more discus won't hurt anybody.... :& I am doing 2 w/c's per week of about 40-50% each... What do you all think? Just two more? Those Tangerines are so nice... (pic of current setup attached: sorry about the clarity - bristles took the night off, and so you're seeing a little algae on the front) Phil Edited March 8, 2007 by mitsukuni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 It might be worth it to purchase a pressurised CO2 canister, instead. You don't need much, so a large system isn't necessary. IMO, Yeast CO2 fluctuates quite a bit, which may not be good with discus. The simplest pressurised system I have is a paintball CO2 canister and regulator. I bubble the CO2 into the intake of a powerhead (1-2 bubbles/sec would be fine in your tank) - plug the PH into your timer, so it doesn't disperse CO2 at night. Your plants and fish will love you!! Oh, and I don't see the problem with adding 2 more small fish right now - you're planning for a bigger tank anyway, aren't you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9outfit Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Might be pushing your luck adding 2 more Discus; the rate is 10 gallons per Discus, and with your other fish, you'd definitely be overstocked. As for water changes, twice a week at 50% is the standard rate for Discus, therefore I'd recommend adding at least another 50% per week if you decide to go for the last 2 - especially if they're small, and you don't want them stunted. Or, as mentioned, get a larger tank. IME, it's way easier to keep the Discus healthy with stellar maintenence and reducing stress factors, than trying to cure them later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Eye Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Looking good. U should post some more pics of the discus!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syno321 Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 The swords are planted too deep, you should would be better served by ensuring that their crowns are not buried in the gravel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsukuni Posted April 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Thanks for the advice above... duly noted. I thought I would update this thread, since I *finally* got my dream discus - 2 tangerine dream discus. I moved the little blue turqs to another tank, and will stick with 6 discus in this 60g. I'll put up some pics when I get a chance - love their colors, and real nice contrast with the 2 blue diamonds and the 2 red-turqs. Unless I add a few dithers, this tank is stocked. I promise... :shifty: Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayesmommy Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Glad to here they are all well. Its always nice to get your dream ones. Discus are happy kept in groups of 6 and more. I think only when there are smaller numbers in the group you need dithers. And even in that case you already have 9 tetras, which would serve as dithers. Good luck and cant wait to see pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishBrain Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 I want to see a pick of the tank!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsukuni Posted April 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 I want to see a pick of the tank!! Matthew, as soon as I get it shaped up (its a bit of a mess, since I hauled the rams out the other day when they laid eggs) I'll do some pic-takin'.... stay tuned... :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Put all of the discus together until they get to 4-5 inches. The more juveniles you can grow out together the better. They will feel more comfortable and grow out better. I found 8 discus in a tank to be way better then 6, and that was growing out in a 55. After they have gotten to 4 inches, then pick who you want to keep and where. Once you have a pair, you may find that is all you want to keep in the 60 gallon. Good luck. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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