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by barks
Fri May 09, 2025 6:53 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: best plants for discus aquariums
Replies: 11
Views: 40

Re: best plants for discus aquariums

If you're gonna skip CO2, stick to easy plants. Vallisneria is another good one. Grows tall, so it's great for background. My 6 Discus school through it like it's a jungle. Just trim the tops if it gets too wild.
by barks
Fri May 02, 2025 1:45 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Discus water hardness explained
Replies: 7
Views: 53

Re: Discus water hardness explained

Your GH and KH are fine for Discus, honestly. They're adaptable as long as params stay stable. RO water's overkill unless you're breeding. Focus on temp (86°F), clean water, and quality food. What's your feeding routine? Mine get frozen bloodworms, beef heart mix, and pellets twice a day. Growth ...
by barks
Wed Apr 23, 2025 11:55 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: wild discus vs captive bred debate
Replies: 8
Views: 55

Re: wild discus vs captive bred debate


Wild ones are legit, but man, they're pricey. I got a pair last year, and they straight up refused to eat for weeks. Tank's a 55 gallon, sand substrate, and I run a canister filter. Ended up selling 'em 'cause I couldn't deal with the stress. Captive bred are chill, just as pretty if you find a ...
by barks
Thu Oct 10, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Hey Y'all Wild Types
Replies: 9
Views: 16943

Re: Hey Y'all Wild Types

Re: Hey Y'all Wild Types

I gave in and ordered some - they'll be here next week.
by barks
Fri Jul 19, 2024 12:39 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Amazon -Nhamunda - Biotope
Replies: 8
Views: 18086

Re: Amazon -Nhamunda - Biotope

Re: Amazon -Nhamunda - Biotope

Thanks for the insight on the Rummy Nose Tetras. I've got a setup with a sand bottom and some driftwood, pretty bare, and I was curious why mine aren't as vibrant as the ones I had before - those were in a planted tank.
by barks
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: New Tank - Black or clear silicone?
Replies: 8
Views: 2396

Re: New Tank - Black or clear silicone?

Re: New Tank - Black or clear silicone?

I've had a positive experience with resealing a tank using black silicone. The result was visually appealing. I'd definitely choose it again.
by barks
Fri Dec 15, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Going to need a new aquarium
Replies: 14
Views: 3489

Re: Going to need a new aquarium

Re: Going to need a new aquarium

Life's been good, just crazy busy - no fish for a year. But I'm reviving this tank with some simple wilds to get me started. Retirement is on the horizon, and I'm excited to dive back in, but then I'll be traveling more too - still got a lot to see. Thanks for the ...
by barks
Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:44 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Going to need a new aquarium
Replies: 14
Views: 3489

Re: Going to need a new aquarium

Re: Going to need a new aquarium

I'm taking on a resealing project with a 55 Gallon Oceanic, despite its great condition and lack of leaks. However, the internal bead is in rough shape, so I'm diving in.

I've settled on using a black silicone for the job. I'm curious - what brand or type does ...