harrison.c Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 I thought i would update you on my Tank redo. I have decided to go with discus, tetras and siamese algae eaters. The tank is 4ftL x 1.5H x 1.5ftW and is running an aqua one 1500 canister filter and a 300watt heater. I have the cycled water ready to go in tomorrow and i am picking up the rest of the driftwood, substrate and plants tomorrow. I will keep everyone updated on the progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk333 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Just a word on the cycled water. When we cycle a tank, we are in effect cycling the filter or sump as that is where the vast majority of nitrifying bacteria live. There are very little bacteria in the water. I would be very careful adding fish to a tank where you've just added water from an existing tank, with out actually cycling the filter fully. Your best bet would be to add filter media from an already established filter in to your new filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison.c Posted August 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Just a word on the cycled water.When we cycle a tank, we are in effect cycling the filter or sump as that is where the vast majority of nitrifying bacteria live. There are very little bacteria in the water. I would be very careful adding fish to a tank where you've just added water from an existing tank, with out actually cycling the filter fully. Your best bet would be to add filter media from an already established filter in to your new filter. Im shutting down another tank, im am using that filter and water and putting it in this tank. the hoses are only there because the other ones will be two short. I am experienced with discus but thanks for the tips. regards Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison.c Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 ::::UPDATE:::: Hey guys i thought i would update you with the new tank. i have got the the neons and the siamese algae eaters but things went south with my imported discus and i have now broken the bank so it might be a while till i get some discus in there:( But i threw everything in the tank for the photo and i will rearrange everything when the water settles down. Regards Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk333 Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hi [MENTION=12940]harrison.c[/MENTION] What happened to the discus? Who/where are you buying from? The Coast is home to the best Discus LFS in Queensland, Living Reef Aquarium. There is a very good private seller down there as well, his face book page is Gold Coast Discus. I'm not sure what the plants are in your aquarium, but the one in the back right corner, I'm not sure if it's a true aquatic plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison.c Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hi [MENTION=12940]harrison.c[/MENTION]What happened to the discus? Who/where are you buying from? The Coast is home to the best Discus LFS in Queensland, Living Reef Aquarium. There is a very good private seller down there as well, his face book page is Gold Coast Discus. I'm not sure what the plants are in your aquarium, but the one in the back right corner, I'm not sure if it's a true aquatic plant. They didnt have the best trip to my house thanks to postal services. they arrived alive but two days after they both died with perfect water parameters i am thinking of going to living reef this weekend and believe it or not i thought the sam thing about the plants But the looked nice and i have seen them in the store for weeks and i saw them grow so i thought for $5 i cant go wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk333 Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 How were they sent to you? I've only ever heard of discus shipped via couriers, and haven't heard of people having problems. Unless you're buying a proven breeding pair, two is not a recommended number purchase. Usually 5 or more is the recommended number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfish Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hi [MENTION=12940]harrison.c[/MENTION]What happened to the discus? Who/where are you buying from? The Coast is home to the best Discus LFS in Queensland, Living Reef Aquarium. There is a very good private seller down there as well, his face book page is Gold Coast Discus. I'm not sure what the plants are in your aquarium, but the one in the back right corner, I'm not sure if it's a true aquatic plant. The one in the right corner is an aluminium plant and its not a true aquatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo29 Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 thx peter where did u buy from and was it aus post ? did u get full refund mate , as pk suggests , min 5 is recommended as they r a schooling fish , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison.c Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 The one in the right corner is an aluminium plant and its not a true aquatic ok thanks i will keep an eye on it and if it affects the water i will remove it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfish Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 ok thanks i will keep an eye on it and if it affects the water i will remove it Ive had them in community tanks and they last a while but eventually they all died but that could have been my fault as my knowledge of plant requirements wasnt the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
