I have a community tank. (I know "community" ruffles the discus buffs) There are several discus, lemon tetras, roselines, pair of rams, and some folks in the bottom. (cory's, Cl's, and BN plec's) I am doing 40% WC's every 3 days. Feeding my own made Beefheart mix, hans flakes, bworms, blackworms, tetra colorbits, and NLS thera. Temp is at 84' using a titanium heater and controller. They eat like absolute pigs. They require being fed 4 to 5 times a day. I have an eheim auto feeder for when I'm at work.
They are unlike any other fish I've kept, and I've attempted to keep them all at one point. They are very personable and social in the tank. Creating their own social structure. This tank has been up for about 7 years and has had the discus in it for about 2 months or so. I heard I have to keep a bare bottom tank, no tankmates, etc. However, I like my set up and most of all I am confident the residents do as well.
I am new to discus and am reading and learning a ton. However, it doesn't compare to experience. I am always open to ideas and suggestions.
They are unlike any other fish I've kept, and I've attempted to keep them all at one point. They are very personable and social in the tank. Creating their own social structure. This tank has been up for about 7 years and has had the discus in it for about 2 months or so. I heard I have to keep a bare bottom tank, no tankmates, etc. However, I like my set up and most of all I am confident the residents do as well.
I am new to discus and am reading and learning a ton. However, it doesn't compare to experience. I am always open to ideas and suggestions.