Brief Tank Description
135 gallon
What Filter System Do You Use?
Fluval 406 canister, sponge filter and large airstone
What Heating System Do You Use?
Assortment of 3 300 watt heaters
What Lighting System Do You Use?
2 full length Hygger full spectrum LED
What Fish Do You Have In Your Tank?
3 Blue Diamond, 3 Red Melon, 2 Pigeon Blood, and 3 Leopard Turquoise. All discus are third generation fish for me. Also have 4 marbled angels, an assortment of tetras, corydoras and ottos.
What Plants Do You Have In Your Tank?
Giant val, assorted swords, cabomba, and wysteria. No plant food or chemical supplements are used.
What Makes Your Tank Unique?
This tank defies the perception that discus and planted tanks do not work together. My largest maintenance headache is constantly needing to thin my plants to make room for the fish. This setup is low tech but efficient and has been up and running for four years. Water changes consist of running a Python hose line out the front door and refilling from the faucet sink twice a month plus monthly canister cleaning. The water at my Oregon home seems well suited for the discus and plants. Occasionally my ph slides and I add baking soda until the ph is back around 6.8.
What Do You Like Best About Your Tank?
The fish are a colorful contrast to the lush green backdrop.
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