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dntx5b9
Tue Feb 26, 2008, 03:14 PM
Ok, I have finally decided to convert my 265G in to a discus tank. So, everything in my 90G will go in the 265G. The current stock list for the 90G is as follows:

35 Cardinal Tetras
2 Serpae Tetras
5 Albino Corys
2 Leopard Corys
5 Clown Loaches
1 Clown Pleco
1 Geo. Red Humps
16 Rummy Nose Tetras
1 Precox Rainbow
2 Albino Bristlenose Plecos
2 Bosemani Rainbows
1 Bolivian Ram
1 Beta
7 Domestic Discus
2 Wild Discus
2 German Rams
2 Apistogramma "Painted Face"

I will definitely add 5 to 10 more discus and tons more cardinals and rummy noses. I am also thinking about adding a few more loaches. Anything else that I could add to make this a nice looking tank? The tank dimensions are: 7' by 2' by 30".
ILLUSN
Tue Feb 26, 2008, 10:41 PM
sounds great, make sure you put up picks once everyone settles in.
Matt15
Wed Feb 27, 2008, 04:20 AM
Yeh mate, you'd better post some pics of this new tank of yours. Sounds like a beauty....!!!!!!
dntx5b9
Fri Feb 29, 2008, 04:29 PM
I am hoping to get started on it in a couple of weeks. By the way, any nice/cool bigger fish I can keep with what I have so far in the tank?
greglang
Sat Mar 01, 2008, 02:14 PM
I wana see how that turns out
dntx5b9
Mon Mar 10, 2008, 01:28 PM
The move is completed. After some planning, it took 4 hours to complete the move. It's been three days since the move and everything seems to be fine. The discus and other fish are doing very well and love the new bigger home. My male apisto died yesterday. Not sure what happened. I will post some pics when the water is clear.
dntx5b9
Mon Mar 10, 2008, 01:48 PM
By the way, have 8 discus in the tank, but I will be getting 10 more adult next week. Can't wait.
dntx5b9
Wed Mar 12, 2008, 09:50 PM
Here is the pic of the new tank! Nothing fancy, but I am happy with the way it turned out.

http://www.discusforums.com/forum/album_pic.php?pic_id=1724[/img]
dntx5b9
Mon Mar 24, 2008, 02:29 AM
I added a fluval 405 and the water clarity has improved significantly. But it also may be from the carbon that I am running that came with the new filter.

Also, picked up 6 more adult discus today. They have settled in OK. Hopefully, they will be eating soon. I will post some more pics soon.
DiscusEden
Tue Mar 25, 2008, 06:48 AM
Looks great! What dimensions are the tank?

I'm very jealous by the way - and so are my fish!
Matt15
Tue Mar 25, 2008, 07:07 AM
Your new tank looks awesome. Great job.....;)
dntx5b9
Thu Mar 27, 2008, 07:14 PM
Thanks for the kind words. The tank dimensions are 7' by 2' by 2.5'. It's a tall tank and it's very hard to maintain, but I love tall tanks. I need to take a few more pics. The water is much more clear now and also I added 7 more discus to the tank bringing the total to 15 discus. :D