Very informative post Tommy Gun. Thank you. 
In all likelihood, I'll be getting the fish in another state, as I am looking to move in the next few months. I'll be patient, figure out what the local water parameters are, maybe even ask for some water samples from the LFS's to test myself so I'll know what I'm working with. There are a LOT of options I want to look into... and there is even a possibility I'll be crossing over to the dark side. :grinyes: I might try to start up a 40g reef tank, as I'd love to have a marine betta. I'll likely go with some smaller schooling fish in the 55.. either african cichlids, tetras of some sort, rainbows, etc. The possibilities there are virtually endless. I plan to also get a 75g with the hopes of getting either a breeding pair of larger cichlids, or a single oscar. Progress will be slow, as money will be tight for the first while, but I'll get there eventually.
If anyone is interested in buying 6 discus, let me know. I'm hoping to find them homes, but I have an LFS I can take them to if I don't get any takers. I'm willing to drive up to an hour from 92867 to meet someone half way, though I'm up for local pickup as well. Asking $200 for the 6 fish. 2 are a proven mating pair. (several spawns, fry continued to get eaten by tankmates, haven't attempted spawning in several months)
In all likelihood, I'll be getting the fish in another state, as I am looking to move in the next few months. I'll be patient, figure out what the local water parameters are, maybe even ask for some water samples from the LFS's to test myself so I'll know what I'm working with. There are a LOT of options I want to look into... and there is even a possibility I'll be crossing over to the dark side. :grinyes: I might try to start up a 40g reef tank, as I'd love to have a marine betta. I'll likely go with some smaller schooling fish in the 55.. either african cichlids, tetras of some sort, rainbows, etc. The possibilities there are virtually endless. I plan to also get a 75g with the hopes of getting either a breeding pair of larger cichlids, or a single oscar. Progress will be slow, as money will be tight for the first while, but I'll get there eventually. If anyone is interested in buying 6 discus, let me know. I'm hoping to find them homes, but I have an LFS I can take them to if I don't get any takers. I'm willing to drive up to an hour from 92867 to meet someone half way, though I'm up for local pickup as well. Asking $200 for the 6 fish. 2 are a proven mating pair. (several spawns, fry continued to get eaten by tankmates, haven't attempted spawning in several months)
