NOW it's a Discus tank!

[cobraden]

Me too but if I have to choose 10K or 6500K with no scrubbing algae off glass, plant and driftwood, I think I will go with the less work option. Also gives me the low light effect I was looking for.

[Ballinxalex]

Try putting some plecos in there and how long are ur lights on ? Mines only come on for 4 hrs a day

[cobraden]

Plecos would starve in my tank. My lights are on all day. I office from home so this set up works. As they say, "if it ain't broke..."

I can go look at my reef tank in the other room if I want bright light. I use 10k bulbs on it.

[Ballinxalex]

I see hope those discus breed for ya

[Darbex]

Looks good. I reduced my blues on my lights as well but I think I am going to increase it up a little.

[cobraden]

Well I decided to tweak the lighting just a bit. I switched out the 2 6500K bulbs I was using for an Aqueon 6700K bulb and an Aqueon Colormax. I think I like this combo much better. Here are a few pics. Pardon the quality as they are taken with my phone. One of these days I'll use my DSLR and get some better pics.





Here is what happens when I drop in a bloodworm cube.

[jeb102385]

Very nice... almost makes me want to go back to freshwater

[Ballinxalex]

I like this color mix better

[Tautog]

That's a very nice looking group. I'm starting up a Discus group myself. Will post as soon as I figure out how to attach images to posts. I'm new here. Beautiful setup.

[cobraden]

Well it's been a few months so I figure it's time for an update. LOVE MY DISCUS TANK!!!! Like it so much I came very close to parting with my 150 reef but came to my senses

Things are going pretty well. I started getting a little algae on my plant leaves but that's mainly because I leave the lights on way too much. Today I shortened my light cycle (it's still going to be too long) and added, 1- orange dot pleco, 2 - albino long fin bristle nose pecos, 2- clown plecos and 10- o cats to help me with some algae clean up.

The discus seem to like the way things are going because the Tiger Turquoise pair has started laying eggs. I don't soften the water and I'm not trying to breed them but it's fun to watch. I'm not sure what's eating the eggs but I suspect my corys are filling up at night.

I'll try to get some better pictures once it gets dark and I don't get the glare from the window.

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[Tautog]

That's really cool.

[troy tucker]

Very cool!

[Iceeeyyyy]

Nice, it looks good.

-Iceeeyyyy-

[cobraden]

Here is a short video of the tank as of today.

[TroPhish]

Awesome! Are you doing anything to soften your water?