Discus Fish Basics: Introduction to keeping Discus for the 'Newbie'

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This updated video talks about the basic requirements of setting up a Discus aquarium, what to consider before you set up your Discus tank, and pick your fist Discus! A Discus 101 if you like.
What make good Discus tank mates? How many Discus should you buy? Where to buy your fish? What problems can you expect and how to avoid them.
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@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Let me know what your top Discus tips are below in the comments!

@jennyrenard4565 3 года назад

I thought it was interesting that they are sort of grazers

@jennyrenard4565 3 года назад

Have your pigeon blood discus always been on a light colored substrate? I’ve only just started researching discus and someone mentioned they felt the peppering happens more on a dark substrate

@alexvignolo7798 10 месяцев назад

How many tetras in that tank?

@Razedot 5 лет назад

Good lord that’s a beautiful tank. A show piece for sure!

@BenOchart 3 года назад

I'm thinking about getting back into discus. Beautiful tank. I'm surprised you didn't bring up discus aggression since there was some chasing in the video. Certainly not as violent as the ACs I've been keeping. Thanks!

@nicg1137 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I enjoyed watching the discus as I was listening to you and it was super relaxing.

@techmantra4521 6 лет назад

Your tank is absolutely stunning. I'm sure you don't need me to tell you. Great work!

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto 2 года назад

Discuses have no particular environment other than the tank itself. Where they are located is adaptable to your situation. Discus can adapt to almost any environment as long as that environment has consistent elements of traffic, noise and your interaction with your fish. Maintenance, Water changes and feeding are all important activities that build trust. If you are netting your fish and scaring them more than necessary, each time you approach the tank your fish will be suspect about why. If you make the experience a good one you build trust. Plan long term for your fish so that they can continue throughout their life cycle to experience the same environment and not disrupt their life experiences and patterns. This is True with all Tropical fish but some more than others. Discus fish are in that category where great care in planning a safe and stable environment yields the best results. They are not that fragile, they just need your trust. Good Luck!

@louchelada8296 Год назад

well said

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto Год назад

@@louchelada8296 Lou, I hope you will both like and subscribe! Thank you. Lots of great videos coming up.

@DiscusRussell 9 месяцев назад

@@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto Wow talk about poaching viewers 🤣 Having seen this I've just unsubed your channel

@oma.arre.140 6 лет назад

I enjoyed just watching this tank. Beautiful aquascape and fish.

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@redklyn2rd 5 лет назад

Just need lil more plants on the rightside ,but this is the best tank Ive seen!amazing

@ychsing12 5 лет назад

Super elegant, you are not only a discus hobbyist but also a good aqua designer.

@paulcox4369 4 года назад

A great looking tank. Returned to Discus about 6 months ago after a few years of mixed results. I have 15 beautiful Punchard discus, with 3 pairs, sometimes spawning at same time! Things l have done differently, bigger tank 750L plus 200L sump, no tank mates except 3 Geophagus to turn substrate over, stricter tempreture regulation, normal heaters fluctuate a lot, 28.5 C. No plants but lots of bogwood most suspended like roots, tannins are great seem to have anti bacterial qualities, suffered from bacterial infections previously. Heavily insulated tank, keep costs down. I know this isn't possible for everyone but if you can get water & a drain to tank a constant drip system is wonderful, keeps nitrates almost negligible, so no slaving over water changes, just a substrate vac once a week.

@zamoranojesus88 6 лет назад

Super glad I found a channel that talks about Discus 🐠 great video man 👍🏼

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Thanks! Lots of other Discus related vids on my channel too!

@zamoranojesus88 6 лет назад

I’m sure Checking your videos ☝🏼👍🏼

@kenbob333 3 года назад

Just came across your video as I’m interested to keep fish again after I gave up keeping tropical marines. Beautiful tank I must say, and good advice too.

@sedaquatics7277 6 лет назад

Hi mate - Another great video and some solid tips for 'Discus Neebie's. Not mixing discus from Malaysia and Stenker is good solid advise. I separate the two strains right from breeding pairs to grow out. Prevents any nasties cross contaminating. Again when it comes to TDS and PH just consistency is best and as fewer chemical interventions to water as possible. Although I am a sucker for sponge filters. Regardless of which sump or canister system I'm using EVERYTHING must have a sponge (in my humble opinion) I love the sponges almost as much as you love overfilling tanks 😃

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

I like a sponge too - run a few in the sump! I dont actually like flooding tanks - i'm just really good at it!😉

@Mike1- 2 года назад

Wow what a beautiful tank

@w123394 3 года назад

Nice setup.👍

@lawrencel1964 2 года назад

The gray with blue fin is so nice

@njnaz13 5 лет назад

Perfect tank

@mythoecoliving5403 5 лет назад

You have an amazing tank :-)

@josemontalvo4532 5 лет назад

The Discus look nice!

@ScubaSteve4444 4 года назад

Nice set up! I agree with the advice except the mixing wilds with hybrids. I've done this before with no issues whatsoever. I plan on adding wild Altums and greens to my 125g. 👍🐠

@AquariumAdventures 4 года назад

Look forward to seeing that Steve! Good to see you back 👍

@marknesbitt6959 4 года назад

Most I have seen that have peppered I like black and red look good together

@joanhopper1770 4 года назад

Beautiful tank and Discus. Is a sand substrate helpful to low ph. I have very hard water? Was thinking R O water? What Ph is your tank?

@elgezouliabdul4973 5 лет назад

Just other question what colour of back ground film can make the discus can be destressed, I saw a vedio for a chines prof. Who is keeping one gold fish fanstail as cleaning fish. What do you think? Thanks

@johnbearsfishroom8444 6 лет назад

Those are very cool!

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@barrykoikeepercooper8052 4 года назад

Great set up new subscriber Barry Manchester England 👍 👍 👍 👍

@AquariumAdventures 4 года назад

Welcome!

@MIKoenig44 3 года назад

I'm in the planning stages for a Discus tank. Love this video. What kind of rock did you use?

@AquariumAdventures 3 года назад

This is 'Dragon Stone'. Good luck with your plans!

@carolinejohnson6771 6 лет назад

Hey just so you know its really hard to hear you unless my volume is all the way up and I'm wearing headphones! But your tank and discus are beautiful!!

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

OK thanks for letting me know - I'll keep an eye on it.

@Peace4allchannel 4 года назад

What types of plant is there. Nice tank

@charlesrobertson2642 6 лет назад

Trying to find american spec HMA discus replacement filters and who would ylou suggest for stenker discus as I am setting up my second discus tank already have 15 various in a 5+2+2 thanks charlie the borders

@franshendrikx7945 4 года назад

What kind of pellets do you feed them in the video?

@captainwin6333 6 лет назад

I like the look to that tank. Very clean looks with minimum equipment spoiling the biotope. I had discus in my 1st tank, a Juwel Rio 300 I think, two of them paired up and bred and the others got to live in the corner!

@agatagoss6444 Год назад

I like your discus display think. I’m planning to buy six new discuses all 6 inch in size. I have 150 gal setup ( 110 gal + 40 sump). It’s establish for about eight months they are 22 Rummy-nose tetras and 15 Sterb’s corydoras. The question for you is that should I be worried if I introduce all six discuses into the tank at the same time about the ammonia spike? Thank you.

@Flyfishery 3 года назад

Any tips on keeping sand that clean? I use pool filter sand and can’t seem to keep it white and clean

@FRETW1ZARD 5 лет назад

Beautiful tank. Some of your discus seem to be quite aggressive towards one another. Has that caused many issues since posting this video? Is there any particular reason for this behaviour that can be avoided? Also I think with the amount of sand in your aquarium it would be really fun to watch some geophages in there, maybe a pair of electric blue rams or something similar.

@a.faizaiman7730 4 года назад

I like to keep discus, tetra, sword tail and cory catfish or kuhli loach. My main attraction would be the discus. I build a 40 gallon tank. How many discus can I put? The size of the discus would be intermediate. Please give me your opinion. That would be so much help. Thank you

@hedgehog702 3 года назад

When you do your water changes do you just use R.O water or a mixture of tap water as well to keep the PH at the right level

@AquariumAdventures 3 года назад

I don't use RO water at all.

@michaelcarvalho3686 2 года назад

how often do you change your water and how much water change must be done?

@paulbolton1071 Год назад

Hi Graeme as I’m someone who has been out of the hobby for coming up to ten years obviously things change over time so I’m trying to watch and subscribe to videos from just a few fish keepers , I’ve just discovered a guy in America called sheller aquatics doing the sera discus food and unboxing review and apparently he says that sera sent him a box of different foods and other things to try and then give his findings on them through his you tube channel so as a new subscriber to you and as I finally got in touch with discus Dan in Warrington to go and meet him and see his discus and fish room I thought you may want to try sera and see what they will send you seeing you have your own fish room hope this helps Paul from bolton Lancashire

@shinupv1281 5 лет назад

Nice tank Please suggest what are the plants that can be used in discuss tank sir? Is it really possible with planted tank and discuss fish ?

@AquariumAdventures 5 лет назад

Echinodorus do well (Amazon Sword), as do Vallis, Anubias types. Lots of people do well with Java fern too. Basically, anything that can tolerate the heat.

@karunald 4 года назад

What size is this tank? Looks perfect. Thank you

@AquariumAdventures 4 года назад

Thanks, its 5 x 2 x 2

@marybethcambre4290 3 года назад

Your videos have quickly become a favorite of mine! I'm transitioning my 55 gal tank from an African cichlid tank to a discus. Super stoked about it! I'd like some advice on how many tetras I can get if I have 5 or 6 discus in there too. I want to get enough for the fun schooling effect but not so much to overload the tank. I've got real good filtration & am used to the care for a slightly overstocked tank. Thank you all that are willing to share your thoughts.

@AquariumAdventures 3 года назад

Thank you! In terms of tetras I've found the rummynose to be the best as schooling tetra. I have cardinals at the moment, and they very much just seem to do their own thing! In the past I had a group of 25 rummys and they demonstrated the schooling effect really well. If you had a well filtered 55g with 6 Discus, I think you'd have plenty of room for even 100 rummys before it would be considered overstocked, maybe start with a smaller number to make sure you like them and build up from there? Sounds like a fun project, good luck!

@marybethcambre4290 3 года назад

@@AquariumAdventures thank you for your tip & response! I been having a difficult time deciding between cardinal & rummies. So much so that I've started considering both. Would it be better to choose 1 or the other?

@AquariumAdventures 3 года назад

@@marybethcambre4290 No, I think they would both add something and you could keep them together.

@marybethcambre4290 3 года назад

@@AquariumAdventures my well water has a high PH reading. I've bought an RO filter and my water is quite soft. Through water changes and some chemical help I've been able to get the PH lowered. But within a few hours to a day the PH is back up. This has been nearly a week long battle. I'm not interested and don't have live plants at this time. I'm thinking I should replace my structure with some driftwood. Do you have any other advice to stabilize my PH before my fish arrive?

@AquariumAdventures 3 года назад

@@marybethcambre4290 How high is high PH? I think bogwood could work well for you if you like the look, but PH will rise and fall through the day, and Discus can handle a wide variety of parameters. Check with whatever supplier you plan to use to see what they think, and whether they could handle it

@michelhaineault6654 4 года назад

do they do well if we listen to music??

@nabilkhan3756 3 года назад

What are the plants called in this thank the ones in the sand in middle and left side... ps wouldn't mind knowing the name of them all as I'm stealing this scape for my new discus tanks 🤦‍♂️👍

@hixyhicks 6 лет назад

Keeping discus is easy now. All they need is a very good filter a HMA filter for water changes and a good water change regiment.

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Yep - Keep it simple!

@cyrusreyes707 3 года назад

What is the strain name of the blue discus in the video?

@watchboss7645 6 лет назад

When you change the water, how many liters of water do changed?thanks .

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

I change about 300l per week.

@alexanderlonigro2172 6 лет назад

What temperature is you fish tank. What temp would you recommend for community tank with discus

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Hi - I would advise around 29 degrees Celsius.

@1invag 4 года назад

Hi mate. Was curious as to whether you think the aquascaper 900 would be appropriate as a tank to keep maybe 4 or 5 discus? I'm not set on the idea, just something was considering and will be considering for a good 6 months yet more than likely. Or how about something like a roma 200. Considering options, realistically though 1metre length would be the max I could accomodate. You have any personal recomendations outside those two that are no more than 1 meter length you could point me too, I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

@AquariumAdventures 4 года назад

Hi - I like to suggest 5 or 6 as a minimum group of discus in a minimum 180l tank, so that could work in the aquascaper 900 (just!). You're kind of on the edge there so would really need to be on the ball with filtration and water changes etc and it would limit you in tank decoration and tank mates. The Roma, and Juwel Rio range are good options too. If you could squeeze in an extra 20cm you would get loads more options.

@1invag 4 года назад

@@AquariumAdventures thanks mate

@vidocha 6 лет назад

Your tank is amazing! I am going to use your setup for inspiration. I am getting discus soon, my tank is cycling currently. I have nitrates and higher ph from my tap, any recommendations for my situation?

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Have a look at Biohome media for you filter to control / lower Nitrates - my mantra is to have a stable aquarium rather than chase specific parameters. Domestic Discus can adapt pretty well to a wide range of water parameters - but really the best advice is to find a local breeder / importer and take their advice.

@vidocha 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for the reassurance. I am getting my discus from unclesamsdiscus.com, they are within 45 minutes!

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Nice one - good luck, enjoy!

@viti339 6 лет назад

I use RO due to nitrates of 40ppm from tap, and high ph8.4. Also use a external filter with bio home and an internal ocean free hydra50 filter, which is a very clever filter and very popular around discus keepers which should turn ammonia into ammonium, nitrite into nitrate and nitrate into nitrogen gas, my fish could survive in tap, but hate the crusty scale you get around top of tank with very hard water.

@sanaamasum8398 4 года назад

How many litters is your tank please?

@charlesrobertson2642 6 лет назад

Glad to see you got rid of the angel fish

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

I've never had any angel fish?

@dovikpeer6668 3 года назад

Does the black background give them peppering?

@DROIDRAZR16 6 лет назад

Few of my discus are not eating and my water parameters are fine . How would you go about this?

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Need a little more info - if you use Facebook feel free to post in my Discus Newbies group - facebook.com/groups/discusnewbies/ a little easier to discuss there?

@LotteBubbles1995 5 лет назад

Saw a few discus at a local fresh and marine tropical aquarium and while I currently only have a 70L tank so snails and plants and an incoming Betta, my heart has been won by these big dopey dinner plates. I'm about to kick off a RU-vid spree. I haven't even bought a tank yet but i don't want to rush anything. I'm in Australia though so likely all our fish are Asian imports I can't imagine our quarantine letting in wild caught fish

@seansal4775 5 лет назад

Ive had a group of 9 Discus for about 3 weeks now but half of them almost always stay in the corner and are really shy! any tips? yes tank is cycled water is perfect and under control. theyre in 83 Gal tank that is planted. Ive tried offering them several different type of food as well and they don't eat a lot! ive checked them for any signs of parasites and ive treated them for ich. Temp 30. Thanks

@AquariumAdventures 5 лет назад

Just shy - or are there any other issues, like clamped fins, dark colour etc? How old / big are they? It can take a few weeks for them to be confident.

@seansal4775 5 лет назад

Aquarium Adventures just shy they’re perfectly healthy and bright colors and are about 6 inches! They come out once in awhile to look for food and i monitor their swimming but in the past 3 weeks theyve spent most of the days in the same corner! And thanks for the reply

@Stavrosmct 6 лет назад

So great to find your channel, a Scottish aquarium channel!!! Been thinking about a Discus tank for a while & this is a great looking set up, congratulations! What filtration do you use & where did you get the wavemaker? Never seen one that "pulses" like that. Thanks & congratulations again.

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Hi - The wavemaker is this one - amzn.to/2A3nqjt I use a sump, filled with sponge, ceramic media and biohome for filtration. Thanks for stopping by!

@Olegvic323 6 лет назад

Aquarium Adventures hi I did try use sump with external work fine at the moment

@marcelazoulay7484 4 года назад

getting a 6 x 2 x 2 discus setup, and Im shamelessly going to be stealing your aquascape. fantastic info and love your channel.

@AquariumAdventures 4 года назад

Go for it! Send me a pic or video after - good luck!

@marcelazoulay7484 4 года назад

@@AquariumAdventures I'm looking at the Dragon stone hard scape like you have in the tank. Approximately how many kgs of stone is there? As it's not a cheap option but very beautiful.

@AquariumAdventures 4 года назад

@@marcelazoulay7484 I think it's about 20kg

@TheDanny1872 6 лет назад

Great video fellow Scotsman

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@jenniferahough4983 6 лет назад

Great to hear.

@christinamacpherson4994 6 лет назад

Aquarium Adventures how many neons u have? N how many discus can I get? I have a 5 x 2 x 2 ft tank around 500 l mate !

@vad7968 Год назад

What are those schooling fishes?

@jonm9501 3 года назад

Can I keep a pair in a 33 gal?

@Philobr 4 года назад

That's a gorgeous tank. I've a new 450l tank and torn between A) Discus, Cardinal Tetras, Corydoras or B) Moonlight Gourami, Cherry Barb, Corydoras.

@AquariumAdventures 4 года назад

Thanks! I'm a bit biased, so I'll always say Discus!

@Philobr 4 года назад

@@AquariumAdventures think I might have to save up a bit for Discus. Looked up, tank could take 6 - 8, and they arent the cheapest, €30 each in Ireland. Then again, they are beautiful so saving a little longer might be worth waiting.

@stephaniechiara9476 2 года назад

Just came across your video...and I've seen another one where you keep a black ghost knife with them. I'm new to keeping fish and I've been on forums who say I should get rid of my discus because they shouldn't be kept with BGK. What's your experience with it?

@AquariumAdventures 2 года назад

My BGKF spend almost his entire life in with my Discus - never had any problems, other than the BGKF being a destroyer of aquascapes!

@stephaniechiara9476 2 года назад

@@AquariumAdventures well thats good news! Do you have any tips? I also have a bristlenose catfish and a Rainbow Shark...is this a bad mix? I got advised this should be fine but on these forums I'm being told otherwise. They are all only young and currently in a 240l tank...but I did lose a discus after a water change sadly

@mizzwavvy2598 6 лет назад

what kind of fish are thoughs small blue glowing fish?

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

They are Cardinal Tetras

@glynnburnage6890 2 года назад

Hi what plants would be good for height as my tank 3foot deep.

@AquariumAdventures 2 года назад

Regular or Giant Valisineria? Large Amazon swords?

@elgezouliabdul4973 5 лет назад

HI there thank you for your vedio and your advise I am new to the discus world but has quite experience in keeping other types of fish. No 6 days ago I purchased my 5 discus fishes and I have a good well setup aquarium but when I returned home the fishes are just sitting at one corner and refusing to eat, the fact my aquarium is in the salon where my Kids are playing all day. Please advise me how can i reduse stress and make them eat. I do not like this organic food so I bought for them tetra granulle and I will try to make my own beef heart. What I shall do, what brand of food granulle is good . Please give me some tips. Thanks a lot Nasir

@jeffedwards823 5 лет назад

Make sure ur tank is 86-88 degrees

@elgezouliabdul4973 5 лет назад

@@jeffedwards823 thank you very much .For the advise.

@corinewilson2643 2 года назад

What kind Ing N of comm u n I ty of fish can they live with?

@pinsandneedlesx8825 4 года назад

How many can be kept with 180l

@livinggarbage5168 4 года назад

Is it possible for me to keep only 3 or 4 in a 55 gal?

@AquariumAdventures 4 года назад

It is, but i'd recommend a bigger group of at least 6 as they do better in larger groups, and 55gal is plenty big enough

@SUPERMAN-pn7dm 4 года назад

are you using fine sand or gravel there?

@AquariumAdventures 4 года назад

Sand

@rosenchowdhury66 5 лет назад

Hi I have a 150x66x54 cm tank . Its planted. at the moment its got 7 medium sized angle, 3 oto , 9 cardinal. I want to put 6-7 discus 6cm size. the filter is a aquamanta EFX 406. The tank is heavily planed. Whats your view on keeping angle and discus together. Many thanks.

@AquariumAdventures 5 лет назад

I've never done it - but I know many people have. It might be a bit crowded when they all grow up?

@rosenchowdhury66 5 лет назад

@@AquariumAdventures thanks .

@LeahhJett 5 лет назад

Angels are food pigs and are aggressive. Do not keep them together. Not only will the angels pick all the food off the top as you put it in but they then go scavenge for the rest! Your discus will starve and likely fight with the angels.

@rosenchowdhury66 5 лет назад

@@LeahhJett thank you. Yah you are absolutely right :( . The only problem is I dont want to get rid of them .

@LeahhJett 5 лет назад

@Rosen Azad Chowdhury don’t get rid of them, just get another aquarium! LOL if I was close I would take them, my 125 G is under stalked with 5 angels and 3 gouramis!

@Fnfanimation 3 года назад

Hello sir, what are those small fishes?

@AquariumAdventures 3 года назад

Cardinal Tetra's

@Fnfanimation 3 года назад

Aquarium Adventures thanks man

@livinggarbage5168 5 лет назад

Can they be kept in conditoned tap water

@AquariumAdventures 5 лет назад

Yes!

@raciallytroller9279 3 года назад

What's the size of your tank?

@CharithWickramasinghe007 6 лет назад

My discus keep eating my neons and rummy noses. I am feeding them well as well. Can I do something for this ?

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

The basic rule is that if the fish can fit in it's mouth, there's a chance they will eat it. I've found neons too small and there is always a chance they will get eaten - Cardinals are better as they are a little larger and do well at Discus temps. Rummynose are usually fine if they are large enough when you add them. It might be that you have to either grow out the tetras a bit more before you add them or try to source adults?

@CharithWickramasinghe007 6 лет назад

I see. Thank you for your reply. What my discus does is that they first kill them then eat them. It's really painful to watch. Because you know discus or neons they are all fish. Thank you again for your ideas :)

@donaldstevens5034 4 года назад

Buy bigger fish

@willster114 3 года назад

me with a 40gb planted/carpeted tank. . . . so your saying there is a chance :D

@SUPERMAN-pn7dm 4 года назад

are you not concerned the discus will start peppering with the black background?

@AquariumAdventures 4 года назад

Not really, hasn't been a problem in the last couple of years. Only really an issue with pigeon blood strains, and good quality fish seems to help too

@Hornbyttgingernerd 6 лет назад

Where did you get your discus from which breeder may I ask ?

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

All the fish in this video are from Chens - www.chensdiscus.co.uk/

@Hornbyttgingernerd 6 лет назад

Aquarium Adventures was tempted to use them went eventually to devotedly discus ( great bullet proof discus ) now though I really want to get some Martin ng discus so either I sell up or a second tank

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

All good suppliers / fish! Do you really need an excuse for another tank :-) Or you can give your old ones to me to look after - you can watch them in videos!! 😂

@Hornbyttgingernerd 6 лет назад

Aquarium Adventures I sold my old vision 260 which was 6 months old for 300 quid I now wish I’d bubble wrapped it lol , I see the Martin ng pigeon snakeskin from Durham Discus on facebook they are super impressive

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Yes I've seen them too - Steve at Durham Discus and Tim & Corban Discus import them together (Tim is near me in Sheffield) and they are very impressive. Hope to do a video on them soon!

@techmantra4521 6 лет назад

What about water? I have hard water here and I'm considering an RODI unit.

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

How hard? RO water and re-mineralising is perfectly acceptable, but a lot of work - I probably wouldnt consider it unless breeding.

@techmantra4521 6 лет назад

Well I will get back to you on that. I have yet to use my GH/ KH kit. I have measured TDS to be about 350 - 400ppm.

@techmantra4521 6 лет назад

Our water here is famously run through limestone rock so no doubt it's on the extreme side of hard but I'd have to check.

@jamesupton7555 6 лет назад

what PH is your water and how do you change the PH if you do manually

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

My PH is 7.2 or 7.3 (I must admit it has been a while since I checked). A little higher than what some people would say is "ideal" but i never make any attempt to change it. I prefer / advise stability of the water parameters is better than chasing specific values.

@sylvanjohn 6 лет назад

How often do you change water in your fish tanks and what percentage of the water do you change. How many filters do you have in your fish tank .

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

The tank in the video has a sump underneath - but i have canisters, sponge and other DIY filters in my other tanks too. I change 50% a week at the moment.

@American_King Год назад

I've learned keeping the water too hot suffocates Discus because of the loss of oxygen It's best to keep the water at a moderate level of 78-81 degrees because they have a hard time breathing in hot temps like other fish- In addition , chemicals like Safe also suffocate fish when used too often that's what I've learned thru trial and error

@sabildgaard 3 года назад

Do you change water daily???

@AquariumAdventures 3 года назад

No. Twice a week at most

@puppiesarethebest4223 4 года назад

How many discus fish should I put in a 125 gallon

@user-db7gm8rg5e 4 года назад

I currently have 13 I think 15 would be my max but when they get older probably less but depends

@igort8546 5 лет назад

Which light is that?

@AquariumAdventures 5 лет назад

AquarienEco Full Spectrum LEDs - amzn.to/2Oc7EJu

@rossmckinnon333 6 лет назад

Hi recently got my discus and was advised by breeder to feed frozen food witch I have been doing along with flakes but the problem I am having is it's really messy and I need to try fish out the waste as don't want it rotting in tank any advice on best way to feed frozen food with less mess? Thanks

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

What frozen food are you feeding?

@rossmckinnon333 6 лет назад

Beef heart

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Beefheart is messy, there is no getting away from it I'm afraid - I had best results with little and often.

@SUPERMAN-pn7dm 4 года назад

ARE THOSE NEON TETRA OR NEON CARDINALS?

@AquariumAdventures 4 года назад

They are Cardinals, Neons tend to be snacks!

@SUPERMAN-pn7dm 4 года назад

@@AquariumAdventures ahh yeah. Thanks for the heads up. I'm about to recreate a tank like this. Just preparing now. New tank arriving an a week.

@e30325ikiller 4 года назад

best discus tank on yt but they need some more oxygen

@watchboss7645 6 лет назад

Is your plants are real or fake?

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

All real plants

@corinewilson2643 2 года назад

Can I have snails 🐌 in with them?

@donaldstevens5034 4 года назад

Who can do water changes every day? This would hinder you going anywhere or doing anything for more than a day. They are beautiful fish but far to demanding for me. Plus their price is not cheap here. I think i will stick to hardier species. At this time I have local Bluegills , Pumpkin Seed and Longears. All very hardy requiring no heater and eat anything. They have beautiful colors. They are in my 350 gallon tank and are thriving.

@foo5805 5 лет назад

I do not care buying domestic discus. I have one and I want more. But wild ones should be there where they were born. We also should care for the planet a little bit.

@stuartmcdonald5172 5 лет назад

SCCOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTLAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SCOTLAND!!!!

@stuartmcdonald5172 5 лет назад

Can't believe you didn't mention Ph.

@Willsmokalot 5 лет назад

he did he said don't chase them stability is best

@Hornbyttgingernerd 6 лет назад

I agree with numbers I’ve had much more success with 10

@AquariumAdventures 6 лет назад

Yes, they interact better with larger groups i find.

@Hornbyttgingernerd 6 лет назад

Aquarium Adventures diffuses the aggression

@TepFilms 4 года назад

It's so hard to make out what you are saying

@Miss_Lexi92 2 года назад

Hi I sent you a message on you're Instagram. Thanks

@dotdenier 5 лет назад

A group of 6 discus wouldn't do well in a 40 gallon

@AquariumAdventures 5 лет назад

Yes they would.

@dotdenier 5 лет назад

@@AquariumAdventures that's pretty cramped the rule is 10 or more gallons per discus

@AquariumAdventures 5 лет назад

Who's rule? I think that is a silly rule - adult or juvenile? What water change routine? What filtration? What other stocking? All reasons why that is a stupid rule.

@dotdenier 5 лет назад

quarantine and grow out is fine but youre talking about housing them in a 40 and having 6 fully grown discus (averaging 6 inches) in a 40 gallon means 6 and a half gallons per discus. You wouldn't put a full grown discus in a 6 and a half gallon tank so why over stock to that degree? And saying that it's a stupid rule doesn't justify your logic, explain, you may even change my mind. You're tank look fantastic btw

@AquariumAdventures 5 лет назад

The only explanation I can offer is experience - I've seen many tanks of that sort of size with 6 adult discus being kept perfectly happily long term, and thriving in them. Some of them even show winners! I've known and talked to some of the best and well respected Discus specialists around and they make the same recommendations. Stendker even recommend 10 - 12 adult fish in that size tank! I think your logic is flawed too - keeping 6 in 40 gallons is very different to 1 in 6.5 gallons. Remember also that this is just my opinion - obviously bigger is better, but we're talking minimums here, and making no allowance for variables. If you want to keep your 6 discus with 200 neon tetras 30kg of rocks and substrate all run by one sponge filter - then I might have a different answer for you, but I feel happy recommending a minimum of 6 in a minimum of a 180l/40g. I don't know what it is about this hobby, but I've found most of the 'rules' in fishkeeping to be either out of date, illogical or just plain stupid. Definitely not to be followed blindly! Given me an idea for a video though - so thanks for that! 👍