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  • #16
    Re: my 180 planted discus tank

    Originally posted by armthehomeless";p="
    What did he say?  :think:
    I think he said Raul, Tim.

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    • #17
      Re: my 180 planted discus tank

      I'll bet the discus are happy to be back in the big tank!

      Terry

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      • #18
        Re: my 180 planted discus tank

        Sorry Tim got the wrong name.

        They look to be happy to be able to swim around without having to go in a circle.
        Board Member of Houston Aquarium Society
        Mod OF Marshreef

        Breeder of Discus, Angels, Bristle nose & Sail fin Mollies
        Coming soon Daphnia

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        • #19
          Re: my 180 planted discus tank

          Lookin' good ! May I ask what color or colors of T-5 bulbs you're using?

          Polly
          MY MANTRA: Yes, I CAN have too many fishtanks!

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          • #20
            Re: my 180 planted discus tank

            Originally posted by wvgdiscus";p="
            My discus are raised in Houston tap water.
            Wow.. you raise your Heckels in Houston tap water?
            Mine start to turn black if the pH goes above 7 =(
            www.ventralfins.com

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            • #21
              Re: my 180 planted discus tank

              Beautiful. It's encouraging hearing your success keeping them in regular tap water.  Had I know that before I may have tried my hand at them.

              I'd love to see a full shot of the tank, put everything in perspective.
              58G Malawis
              10G planted

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              • #22
                Re: my 180 planted discus tank

                Walter Check your PM Box
                Resident BUM !!!

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                • #23
                  Re: my 180 planted discus tank

                  Polly The bulbs are made by Giesemann. I have ultimate blue/white & midday & actinic. I am planning on changing the actinic with Aquaflora.

                  I have spent a lot of time & money learning the tricks to get discus to live in tap water. I have found out that before storing the water I run it into a carbon block store it for 24 hours with air rating it. This wil get the PH to what it is in the tank.

                  All you have to remember with discus is low bio load & stable water.
                  If your going to make changes to their water do it very slowly.

                  Its like if a person lives in a tropical paradise like Houston then your moved to Alaska with in a second your body will go into shock.. If you move slowly to Alaska from Houston your body will accept it easier.
                  Board Member of Houston Aquarium Society
                  Mod OF Marshreef

                  Breeder of Discus, Angels, Bristle nose & Sail fin Mollies
                  Coming soon Daphnia

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                  • #24
                    Re: my 180 planted discus tank

                    houston is a tropical paradise??
                    65 gallon - ADA 120p - planted
                    55 gallon - AGA standard - mix cichlid
                    30 gallon tall - eclipse acrylic - semi-planted

                    live and let live

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                    • #25
                      Re: my 180 planted discus tank

                      Originally posted by finfan";p="
                      houston is a tropical paradise??

                      It is when compared to places like Alaska  
                      700g Mini-Monster tank

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                      • #26
                        Re: my 180 planted discus tank

                        i know alaska can be bitter cold in winter, but have you seen alaska during summer/fall/spring, it is one of the most beutiful places i have ever seen/been to, and the wildlife/fish are just thriving everywhere, i am not from alaska, just can compare to houston (being flat and mostly muggy/ugly)
                        65 gallon - ADA 120p - planted
                        55 gallon - AGA standard - mix cichlid
                        30 gallon tall - eclipse acrylic - semi-planted

                        live and let live

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                        • #27
                          Re: my 180 planted discus tank

                          Originally posted by finfan";p="
                          houston is a tropical paradise??
                          I guess it all depends on how you care to look at it.

                          I know its hot muggy & a little sticky but it is still a paradise for me.
                          Board Member of Houston Aquarium Society
                          Mod OF Marshreef

                          Breeder of Discus, Angels, Bristle nose & Sail fin Mollies
                          Coming soon Daphnia

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                          • #28
                            Re: my 180 planted discus tank

                            Walter I have to get by there and see that tank!! Are you running the sump on it?
                            Smokin_Cache
                            Planning a new 150+ tank. Any suggestions?
                            Lets see what the imagination fruits.
                            Check out my last tank

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                            • #29
                              Re: my 180 planted discus tank

                              Justin give me a call when your ready. I have the wet/dry on it for the time being. I plan on putting a canister also.
                              Board Member of Houston Aquarium Society
                              Mod OF Marshreef

                              Breeder of Discus, Angels, Bristle nose & Sail fin Mollies
                              Coming soon Daphnia

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                              • #30
                                Re: my 180 planted discus tank

                                Made a few changes tonight. Tell me what you think.
                                Board Member of Houston Aquarium Society
                                Mod OF Marshreef

                                Breeder of Discus, Angels, Bristle nose & Sail fin Mollies
                                Coming soon Daphnia

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