The current stocking is 9 black neons, 30 rummynose, 20 cardinals, 6 sterbai cories, 4 rineloricaria filamentosa, 2 apistogrammas viejita ii and 1 bristlenose. The red ozelot echinodorus is also in, but sadly the marble queen echinodorus didnt arrive :(
The Discus will have to wait a bit more, probably a couple of months, because the tetras came smaller than i was expecting but cant complain because of their price 😅
I’m playing the long game. I picked up the tank today so next up is the stand. Looking for any and all recommendations for that.
Next I’ll work on vegetation. I figured I’d get a living tank established before introducing the discus. I have owned discus before, so am familiar with the sensitive chemistry, but am wondering if there’s a good book I should have on hand as I build this out.
Can anyone tell me whats the red part near the nose ? Is this any bacterial infection or anything else ? I use to feed them prozen food and feed them in frozen form, is this due to that ?
I am very curious at this stage, I have a 100 gal (4x2x2) that I was setting up as a planted discus tank. I got extremely impatient in a moment of weakness. I bought 12 serpae tetras because a lady following me and my daighter around a local fish shop decided to buy AAALLLLLL (we're talking like 70 cardinal tetras, even the store assistants couldn't believe she wanted all of them) of the cardinal tetras this place had in what seriously felt like a targeted attack at me and my daughter because we both were so excited that we might be able to put 20 cardinals in our fully cycled tank to go with the 7 discus planned.
Now I've read up on how much these feisty little devils can nip fins, and ended up deciding to not go with discus because I have these little dudes and I have to admit we have seriously fallen in love with them. We've now got 15 serpae's and 8 Congo tetras and I love the energy in this tank, it is off the chart, and so much fun to watch. Now I'm wondering if would seriously be so irresponsible to add discus to this hive of action and activity? The tank is heavily planted with crypts, various types of swords, lace and other mid to tall plants.
Has anyone else experienced this? Has anyone successfully kept discus and serpae tetras together? I'd love a human sense check on this please 🙏
I currently have two Discus that are approximately 4” in size. I’m looking to expand my group to 6 fish, but it is proving very difficult to find more at that same 4” size. Most available fish in my area are smaller.
I’ve read that mixing Discus of different sizes is generally discouraged, but since mine are still growing at 4”, I’d like to hear your experience:
How critical is the size gap if I add, for example, 3” or 3.5” specimens to my 4” group?
What are the main risks regarding bullying or competition for food?
Are there any strategies to make the transition smoother (e.g., specific feeding techniques, quarantine, or rearranging the tank décor) to ensure the smaller ones aren't outcompeted?
Any advice on how to successfully grow a school of Discus of slightly varying sizes would be greatly appreciated.
It’s been some years, but I had a 30 with three discus. I want to dive back into it and want to set up a tank for five or six discus. What’s the optimal tank size and dimension for that?
Ughhh I wanted to wait until I had everything set up to post but i’m just too excited about Nebula going through the Torii gate 😍 she is one with the Zen 🥰
Is this a bad color/genetic combo? (Royal flora/Red maze pigeon) Where can I find info on color combinations do’s and don’ts? I remember reading the “rules” about pigeon bloods and cross breeding but can’t for the life of me can’t find it…
Not exactly the point of this group, but it’s at least on topic. So I’ve been working on an aquarium sleeve, and I need another discus. The problem is that I can’t decide. Most of the others were my fish. Any thoughts?
It’s still on the works 😅 Friday I’m receiving more stuff: 1 Marbled Queen and 1 Red Ozelot Echinodorus, 1 Nymphaea Rubra and 1 Hygrophila Pinnatifida.
For fish, I’m receiving: 30 Rummynose Tetras, 20 Cardinal Tetras, 2 Apistogrammas Macmasteri and 4 Rineloricaria Filamentosa. Tank already has 6 Sterbai Cories, 1 BN Pleco and 9 Black Neon Tetras.
In 2-3 weeks, I’ll be moving the Discus over to this tank with the rest of the Corydoras.
After that, I’m ordering: 20 Blackwing Hatchetfish, 6 Emerald Cories and 6 F1 Orinoco Altums
I’ll be dropping more pics on friday 😁
We’re developing a cozy fish shop simulator, so naturally the fish tanks are the heart of the game. Until recently, our fish felt a bit lifeless and their movement was pretty basic. So we went back and completely reworked their animations, studying how real fish swim to make them feel more alive and give the tanks a more lively feeling. What do you think?
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Within an hour after a water change, eggs appeared. I don't adjust the hardness of my water. I always wonder if the eggs don't survive due to the water or if I have females in my tank. This combo of discus it seems would produce interesting fry. 2nd time these 2 paired up in a tank with 7 other discus. Any advice or opinions? Do people leave a light on in the tank overnight for predators? Lol..
Moved everyone over to the big tank this morning. They are all already eating, exploring and staring at me to give them more food 🤠
A quick video I took before big maintenance