Scherb's Discus Journey :) Update # 7

[Scherb]

Hello. So my Discus journey begins. I had a bit of a ruff start with equipment, i had my tank empty and i thought i was plugging in my light, but a minute or so later i smelt something burning, oh crap i plugged in my heater and melted the holder arms. luckily the heater was ok. and then later i accidentally dipped the end of my light fixture in the water. it seemed to be fine but a bit later my brand new little glow bulb went poof. Nice. oh well at-least the Discus look good. So here is some info and pics.

20g tank
temp 86
Ph 6.8 out of the tap
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0
Ammonia 0
300 watt heater
Coralife 7 psi Luft air Pump
Filter. i have these little filters that are air driven but i have no media in them.
Food. Frozen blood worms, Brine shrimp, Discus pellets, and some beef heart i will try in a while
Feeding times. 2 to 4 times a day
Water changes about 90% a Day. Today i drained it down to about 2 inches left.


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Thanks for viewing and Good Luck to all. Cheers

[Scherb]

A few more pics.

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Cheers

[target]

Looking good.

[Canadian_Aqua_Farm]

Excellent looking set up and great water change schedule! If I can offer one piece of advice it would be to get the temperature up into the 29C-31C range. Small discus won't do well long term at lower temperatures but they thrive at high temperatures. Good luck in the contest!

[Scherb]

Excellent looking set up and great water change schedule! If I can offer one piece of advice it would be to get the temperature up into the 29C-31C range. Small discus won't do well long term at lower temperatures but they thrive at high temperatures. Good luck in the contest!

Hello. my temp is higher i put the wrong number in, not sure what i was thinking, it was a long day. anyway i corrected the mistake, and my temp is 86 to 87. my heater only goes to 88 and i have it maxed. Cheers

[Canadian_Aqua_Farm]

Hello. my temp is higher i put the wrong number in, not sure what i was thinking, it was a long day. anyway i corrected the mistake, and my temp is 86 to 87. my heater only goes to 88 and i have it maxed. Cheers

Perfect

[Diztrbd1]

Nice set up! Best of luck!

[Jasonator]

Great looking setup! The little buggers look happy. Good luck!

[Scherb]

Hello. So thanks to my brother, Bigorange440 i have a HD camcorder. so here is a vid of my little ones. Cheers

[jobber604]

Nice HD video. Those little guys are not shy munching on the food ;D