Re: Future Discus Setup
Purigen does not remove nitrates, but it will remove the tannins you desire. Water changes are the most effective way to remove nitrates. An efficient algae scrubber can work as well but it doesn't reduce or remove bacterial counts which contribute to poor health in discus.
Actually, I checked the official Seachem website and it says Purigen does remove organic material which causes nitrates.
Future Discus Setup
Re: Future Discus Setup
Re: Future Discus Setup
Originally posted by bayside
I must say, that's a really good point. Using 1.5-2.0 cms of sand instead of 5.0 is a great idea. It will make vacuuming a breeze and avoid pockets of gas. Plus, it will give my fish more volume of water. I can see how deeper substrate can get dirtier and raise nitrate levels, especially with frequent feeding.
I think I'll stick with 2 cms in average. Since I'm planning to plant between rocks, I could use a different type of substrate there. Maybe a gravel type with soil beneath or a combination that promotes plant growth. You've definitely changed my mind about substrate height!
Originally posted by bayside
I must say, that's a really good point. Using 1.5-2.0 cms of sand instead of 5.0 is a great idea. It will make vacuuming a breeze and avoid pockets of gas. Plus, it will give my fish more volume of water. I can see how deeper substrate can get dirtier and raise nitrate levels, especially with frequent feeding.
I think I'll stick with 2 cms in average. Since I'm planning to plant between rocks, I could use a different type of substrate there. Maybe a gravel type with soil beneath or a combination that promotes plant growth. You've definitely changed my mind about substrate height!
Re: Future Discus Setup
I appreciate your honesty, I'd rather not learn the hard way and lose any discus due to my inexperience. So, I'll stick to the fundamental principles for keeping them healthy and thriving. From what I've gathered, if I want to maintain a simple weekly maintenance schedule with just one big water change, I should consider a larger tank and opt for a group of adult discus. This way, I can get away with 1-2 feedings per day and a thorough weekly maintenance routine, including water changes, substrate vacuuming, and other cleaning tasks. Of course, constant monitoring will be crucial to catch any potential issues that may require an emergency water change.
Re: Future Discus Setup
Re: Future Discus Setup
If you're serious about keeping discus, a single weekly water change is not going to cut it. To be honest, I've seen people struggle with even two changes a week, but that's the bare minimum. Anything less and you're setting yourself up for problems down the line.
If you're serious about keeping discus, a single weekly water change is not going to cut it. To be honest, I've seen people struggle with even two changes a week, but that's the bare minimum. Anything less and you're setting yourself up for problems down the line.
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