New Discus Setup

[Monolicious]

Hi Guys and Gals,

I have just started setting up my Discus tank and thought I would post some pics for your recommendations.

Tank is a 5x2.5x2 I have a sump with heaps of bio running at 300LPH and a Eheim Pro3e connected to a Deltec 39W UV Sterilizer.

Current PH is 7.0 and ORP is at 450 but as I only put the driftwood in today I am hoping it will get a bit lower than that before I introduce my Discus.

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[Exotic Aquatic]

what a fantastic tank.

great job!

cant wait to see it stocked :D

be sure its well matured before adding the discus, also 7 is fine, no need to lower it IMO.

Our farms in Malaysia breed their fish between 8-9 as that is the normal ph there.

Discus are A LOT more flexible than they are given credit for.

Keep it simple, your tap water is fine- be sure to dechlorinate it though.

[mitsui]

I would be worried that if the discus freak out they might hurt themselves on the pointy branches. That's my opinion, I think it looks great

[Monolicious]

Thanks for the comments bro,

The tank has been setup and running for over 2 years now as I use to use it as my Baby Stingray tank, so the filters are well established.

The only addition to the tanks filtration is the UV Light.

I have been contemplating getting 5 Wild Heckels


what a fantastic tank.

great job!

cant wait to see it stocked :D

be sure its well matured before adding the discus, also 7 is fine, no need to lower it IMO.

Our farms in Malaysia breed their fish between 8-9 as that is the normal ph there.

Discus are A LOT more flexible than they are given credit for.

Keep it simple, your tap water is fine- be sure to dechlorinate it though.

[SS317]

Tank Looks real nice, l like it a lot.

[ILLUSN]

VERY NICE! do you mind me asking where you got the drift wood from?

also any chance of getting a photo of your sump?

thinking about setting up a tank for Rays at my place.

[Monolicious]

I got the driftwood from City Pet & Aquarium in Third Ave Blacktown.
New shop just opened same owners as Hustville Aquarium.
Talk to Alex he is a great guy.

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/PeterMizzi/My%20Fish/5x25x2002.jpg

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VERY NICE! do you mind me asking where you got the drift wood from?

also any chance of getting a photo of your sump?

thinking about setting up a tank for Rays at my place.

[BigDaddyAdo]

I stopped in there a few days ago. They seemed to still be setting the place up and had very little stock unfortunately. I am looking forward to seeing up all up and running though.

[giorid]

Hi Everyone, sorry for my ignorance, but I'm a bit confused, "Malasya breed their discus in a ph of 8 or 9" I thought discus eggs needed to be in acidic water in order for the sperm to penetrate the eggs and fertilize them,
could someone please explain, thanks max.

[ILLUSN]

a lower ph makes it easier for sperm to enter the egg, in malaysia I'd be suprised if the ph was as high as 8 or 9 they get plenty of rainfall and rain water has a naturally low ph

[Exotic Aquatic]

a lower ph makes it easier for sperm to enter the egg, in malaysia I'd be suprised if the ph was as high as 8 or 9 they get plenty of rainfall and rain water has a naturally low ph

not sure on how they breed them over there but this is the ph im told, also rainfall will have less to do with the ph of tap water as dissolved mineral content would. IE victoria has near neutral relatively soft water and very little rainfall in comparison to say QLD or NSW which both have harder and slightly more alkaline water.

Im no expert though, and ive never been to Penang, i can only repeat what im told im afraid.

[ILLUSN]

Sydney tap water is harder due to addition of lime that's why with a kh of ~4 and a gh of ~ 130ppm the ph is 7.4-7.8 it's the only way the chemistry makes sense. A bloke I work with used to work at Sydney water the naturally low ph of surface rain water was bad for their pipework and equipment so they adjust it.

[Exotic Aquatic]

must be something similar over there? interesting stuff.

any update on the altums?

Monolicious: ill see if i can muster up some heckels for you mate no promises yet though ;)

[Monolicious]

Thanks buddy :)


must be something similar over there? interesting stuff.

any update on the altums?

Monolicious: ill see if i can muster up some heckels for you mate no promises yet though ;)

[Monolicious]

Hi Guys,

Just thought I would throw up a few pics of the R/O System I will be using to store in my water Drums before doing WC.

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/PeterMizzi/My%20Fish/RO20DI20Premium20.jpg

4 Stage Reverse osmosis DI unit with 400 litre per day genuine Filmtec membrane

Premium Quality housings.


* Digital Dual TDS Meter

* Pressure Pump


* Low Waste Ratio


* Tap adaptor provided


* 1 Micron food grade polyspun sediment filter


* Matrix high quality carbon filter cartridge


* US made TFC Membrane ANSI/NFS Standard 58 certified ( standard by which all other membranes are measured)

* Premium refillable DI Cartridge

* Instructions Manual

* Pressure gauge to monitor water pressure.

* Filter Housing wrench included for easy cartridge replacement

* 3.8 M of additional RO tubing supplied

* 240V US made power supply

Features

◦Displays TDS levels of the feed water and product water with in & out electrode probes.
◦Highly efficient and accurate due to its advanced microprocessor technology.
◦Auto-Off function conserves battery power. The unit shuts off automatically after 10 minutes of non-use.
◦Dual Range 0-9990 ppm (From 0 - 999 ppm the resolution is 1 ppm. From 1000 to 9990 ppm, the resolution is 10 ppm, indicated by a blinking 'x10' image.)
◦Our meters are calibrated with a 342 ppm NaCl solution. Meters can be recalibrated with a mini-screwdriver.
◦Comes equipped with Mur-lok® Quick-Connect T-fittings.
◦Installs quickly and easily.
◦Power source: 2 x 1.5V button cell batteries (included)◦Battery life: approx. 1000 hours of continuous use