Congrats on the new discus tank. 
90g - discus
I just picked up a 90g tank, thank you Tony, and will be detailing my journey from empty to lightly planted discus and pleco tank here.
My plans so far are to transfer the lighting, filters, and heaters from my 46's to the 90 for the time being. Later on I will upgrade.
All my discus, plecos and dither fish will be now in the same tank. First I will need to build a new stand. I will detail that in another thread. I have the duty to make it look like a piece of furniture so my wife will be happy. Should be fun.
Well, that's it for now. More to come as I go along. Here's a couple shots of it empty in my garage. Can't wait to fill it.
My plans so far are to transfer the lighting, filters, and heaters from my 46's to the 90 for the time being. Later on I will upgrade.
All my discus, plecos and dither fish will be now in the same tank. First I will need to build a new stand. I will detail that in another thread. I have the duty to make it look like a piece of furniture so my wife will be happy. Should be fun.
Well, that's it for now. More to come as I go along. Here's a couple shots of it empty in my garage. Can't wait to fill it.
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It's going to look GREAT Daniel - I'm looking forward to seeing the stand you whip up.
Word of warning - get rid of the other tanks ASAP otherwise, you'll somehow find room to set them up
8 discus for a 90 gallon? That's grossly UNDERSTOCKED!!!! Can I run a poll on BCA to see how long we all think it will take before you add 2, 3, 4....6??!! I'm going to have a few japura greens looking for new homes once they get nice and big and they would look STUNNING in your new tank I really should be in sales.
Have fun with the set up and I can't wait for pics.
Word of warning - get rid of the other tanks ASAP otherwise, you'll somehow find room to set them up
8 discus for a 90 gallon? That's grossly UNDERSTOCKED!!!! Can I run a poll on BCA to see how long we all think it will take before you add 2, 3, 4....6??!! I'm going to have a few japura greens looking for new homes once they get nice and big and they would look STUNNING in your new tank
I really should be in sales.Have fun with the set up and I can't wait for pics.
No way. It'll be full of plecos. I have big plans for Daniel's pleco addiction. And those greens are for ME!8 discus for a 90 gallon? That's grossly UNDERSTOCKED!!!! Can I run a poll on BCA to see how long we all think it will take before you add 2, 3, 4....6??!! I'm going to have a few japura greens looking for new homes once they get nice and big and they would look STUNNING in your new tank
Thanks Shelley. Go for it with the poll. I am interested myself to see if i can resist adding more discus. Your greens do look nice.It's going to look GREAT Daniel - I'm looking forward to seeing the stand you whip up.
Word of warning - get rid of the other tanks ASAP otherwise, you'll somehow find room to set them up
8 discus for a 90 gallon? That's grossly UNDERSTOCKED!!!! Can I run a poll on BCA to see how long we all think it will take before you add 2, 3, 4....6??!! I'm going to have a few japura greens looking for new homes once they get nice and big and they would look STUNNING in your new tank
Have fun with the set up and I can't wait for pics.
LOL, and I have plans for your discus addiction. However i do want some L200/L200a soon I think.No way. It'll be full of plecos. I have big plans for Daniel's pleco addiction. And those greens are for ME!
Once I get it set up there will be 8 discus, 12 plecos (1 L201, 4 L134, and 7 L333), a single sterbai (more to come) and some rummies and rasboras. I think a nice size school of rummies and a group of sterbai would be cool additions as well.
I designed 2 options for the stand, and let my wife and her sister pick the one they liked. Before I tell you the decision I will let you see both options.
Option 1 is with the tank resting on the top of the stand, with the top of the stand creating a small overhang.
Option 2 is with the tank being framed in by the stand. The top of the stand will cover the bottom frame of the tank.
Lets see if the option we picked is the one you like.
Option 1 is with the tank resting on the top of the stand, with the top of the stand creating a small overhang.
Option 2 is with the tank being framed in by the stand. The top of the stand will cover the bottom frame of the tank.
Lets see if the option we picked is the one you like.
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2. If you put a canopy up top, the tank will look frameless.
That is the plan Gary. I have designed a canopy for it as well. The canopy has 2 doors in the front, matching the stand. It also will open up halfway back to allow lots of room for working on the tank. Here are a few pictures of my designs. Any suggestions/recommendations would be appreciated.
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