NewB: my discus

[bonifacelan]

hi, newb here, i'm from philippines, this are my discus in 100gallon tank, 6pcs leopard, 9pcs Rose red X golden sunrise, with OHF and Heater. i do 30% water change 5-6X a week, then add 10tbsp rock salt.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/bonifacelan/SANY0027.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/bonifacelan/SANY0023-1.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/bonifacelan/SANY0021-1.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/bonifacelan/SANY0018-1.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/bonifacelan/SANY0010-1.jpg
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[discus_frontier]

Doc,
welcome.... you are here din pala, i am newbie here too.
nice collection, happy discus keeping

[scott bowler]

hi guys welcome nice little fith there hope you both enjoy your stay have fun

[scott bowler]

thats fish sorry in a hurry

[bonifacelan]

hi guys welcome nice little fith there hope you both enjoy your stay have fun

Thank you sir. :P

[bonifacelan]

Doc,
welcome.... you are here din pala, i am newbie here too.
nice collection, happy discus keeping

kabayan. hehehe :P

[Merrilyn]

Welcome to both of you. Hope you enjoy your time with us. We love to see photos of your fish. So interesting to see what people are breeding in other parts of the world :P

[bonifacelan]

Welcome to both of you. Hope you enjoy your time with us. We love to see photos of your fish. So interesting to see what people are breeding in other parts of the world :P

Thanks. hope to learn more from you guys.

[FishLover]

Not sure why you want to add salt in every water change. There is no need for that. In fact, discus don't like salt. You only need add salt as a tonic when there is something wrong.

BTW, you will need some space for them in the future. 15 discus in a 100g tank will be too much when the grow up.

[bonifacelan]

Not sure why you want to add salt in every water change. There is no need for that. In fact, discus don't like salt. You only need add salt as a tonic when there is something wrong.

BTW, you will need some space for them in the future. 15 discus in a 100g tank will be too much when the grow up.

I was planning to ask this question, in our country, our expert advised us to add 1tbsp rock salt in every 5 gallon. so far no harm done to our discus. their explanation....... can neutralize chlorine, can prevent diseases etc.

[FishLover]

I'm not aware about adding salt can neutralize chlorine. I don't think it is true.

There are many de-chlo products out there and you should use them to do the job. I use Prime all the time and it does a great job.

[bonifacelan]

I'm not aware about adding salt can neutralize chlorine. I don't think it is true.

There are many de-chlo products out there and you should use them to do the job. I use Prime all the time and it does a great job.

Ok, i will consider your suggestion, try out for 1 week without adding salt. Thanks.

another question, i do water change everyday, replace water directly from faucet. some said i should use aged water, others said its ok using raw water provided not more that 50% water change. i have 100gallon tank, of couse, i prefer raw water, because i dont have extra tank to age water. does it do harm to my discus.

[FishLover]

If your water has chlorine in it, you should either use de-chlro products or age and air the chlorine out. Otherwise, the chlorine will kill your fish quickly.

I don't age my water and I sometimes do 80% of water change. As long as the ph and temp are matched, I don't see any problems. Do make sure you take the chlorine out.

[bonifacelan]

If your water has chlorine in it, you should either use de-chlro products or age and air the chlorine out. Otherwise, the chlorine will kill your fish quickly.

I don't age my water and I sometimes do 80% of water change. As long as the ph and temp are matched, I don't see any problems. Do make sure you take the chlorine out.


Thanks. i think i can use de-chlro products. thats my only option.

how do you give de-chlro? water 1st follow by meds or vice versa?

[FishLover]

I use a container to mix it before adding to the tank. Some people add water in first, then de-chlo in the tank. I guess as long as you don't change over 40%, that maybe ok. One more thing, you have to use the dosage of whole tank water, not just the new added water.