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by novaby
Thu May 15, 2025 7:08 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: wavemaker placement for optimal flow
Replies: 14
Views: 33

Re: wavemaker placement for optimal flow

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. Gonna try the side/back combo and pulse mode. Appreciate the help!
by novaby
Wed May 14, 2025 5:58 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: wavemaker placement for optimal flow
Replies: 14
Views: 33

wavemaker placement for optimal flow

Setting up a new 75-gallon mixed reef and struggling with flow. Got two Nero 5s but can't figure out the best spots. Tried front corners pointing at each other, but my Acros aren't happy. Any tips?
by novaby
Sun May 04, 2025 12:32 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: raising discus fry feeding tricks
Replies: 13
Views: 108

Re: raising discus fry feeding tricks

Live food is the way to go. I culture my own daphnia and grindal worms. Fry in a 60-gallon, temp at 84°F, with a sump. Water changes 50% daily. They're growing fast and have great color. How's your lighting setup?
by novaby
Mon Apr 21, 2025 5:48 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: cloudy water in discus tank woes
Replies: 10
Views: 134

Re: cloudy water in discus tank woes

Also, check your water change routine. If you're using a gravel vac, make sure you're not stirring up too much debris. I switched to a slower siphon and it made a big difference in keeping the water clear.
by novaby
Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:03 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: cloudy water in discus tank woes
Replies: 10
Views: 134

Re: cloudy water in discus tank woes



Sounds like a bacterial bloom, dude. Happened to me last month. How old is the tank? If it's new, it might just need to chill for a bit. My 55-gallon did the same thing after I added a bunch of new plants. Took like a week to clear up.


Bacterial blooms are common, but let's rule out other ...
by novaby
Mon Aug 26, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Discus Plague
Replies: 14
Views: 22910

Re: Discus Plague

Re: Discus pest

As a hobbyist, I've been fortunate enough to steer clear of the discus plague by sticking to a single supplier for all my discus. Adding discus from different sources piecemeal is a major no-no.
by novaby
Tue Aug 20, 2024 5:50 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: YouTube
Replies: 5
Views: 14441

Re: YouTube

Re: YouTube

Originally posted by lunar

Come on you don’t believe Facebook!! All da pretty pictures

Honestly, the medium may have changed, but the impact remains the same. I'm sure I'm not the only one here who was captivated by discus after seeing a stunning image of turquoise discus in an Amano ...
by novaby
Mon Jul 22, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Heater for 5x2x2 feet barebottom aquarium
Replies: 5
Views: 13872

Re: Heater for 5x2x2 feet barebottom aquarium

Re: Heater for 5x2x2 feet barebottom aquarium

I run a similar setup in my tank, same size as yours. Two 300w heaters, both connected to an Inkbird temp controller for precise control. I also keep an extra 300w on standby, just in case I need to bump up the temperature past 86 degrees F.
by novaby
Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:27 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Going to need a new aquarium
Replies: 14
Views: 3492

Re: Going to need a new aquarium

Re: Going to need a new aquarium











So I am going to need a taller aquarium. Right now I have a standard 75 gallon that is 48 inches long.

I am wanting 48x18x36 as I just sourced some Altum Angelfish, and they can get 30 inches from fin tip to tip.

I am not opposed to buying a good quality ...
by novaby
Mon Aug 07, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Discus laying eggs
Replies: 4
Views: 1331

Re: Discus laying eggs

Re: Discus laying eggs


Originally posted by Limey


That’s what I thought. Thanks guys


Other fish like my tetras eat eggs too, not just plecos. You're doing something right if they're spawning in your tank.