12 Volt Man's New Fishroom Thread

[12 Volt Man]

Found this thread only today. Very nice 150g setup, I also like the 65g with archers. You mentioned keeping disucs and I have been looking into setting up/changing over a tank to get some. So, comparing discus to other fish that you have kept are they that much more demanding?

keeping discus is easy provided you give them what they require to thrive:

-84 or 85 degree water
-2 to 3 water changes per week ( I used to do monday, friday and it worked fine)
-keep a group of no less than 4 in a 50+ gallon tank. they need room since they always have a distinct pecking order, and if not, the weakest fish never gets away from the aggression
-good food (including Hikari frozen blood worms and Tetra Colour Bits )
-good water quality (which is easy if you don't overfeed and do the regular water changes)

I used to feed mine twice per day.

 

[DrNo]

Nice syno by the way, i've been looking for some of that species, no one has them down here.

Chris, if you're willing to do a mailorder, check DFS for availabilty on decorus sp. They actually have them in stock now.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+1163+847&pcatid=847

 

[Rbishop]

Terrific looking syno.

 

[12 Volt Man]

thanks! he is just a baby, but will grow..

 

[jpappy789]

Fish look great 12 volt!

 

[12 Volt Man]

thanks. I am pissed about my loaches. they eat like pigs and are doing so well...they are in my quarentine now..I really don't want to give them up, but I did see the nipping with my own eyes..

normally, loaches aren't that nippy, but these ones apparently are..

 

[smoochxoxo]

Thanks for sharing! Your fish room is great and your fish are amazing!

 

[12 Volt Man]

thanks!

 

[12 Volt Man]

some updates. nothing fancy..

 

[12 Volt Man]

..sometimes they do sit still..