fljones3
10-29-2019, 09:34 AM
After losing over half of my discus due to something changing in the water (probably micro-bubbles or PH increase), I have reset up my tank(s). My main tank has 6 Cuipeua (averaging to 6-6.5 inch) and my other tank is a converted QT/hospital 20g with 3 discus (one 5.5-6, two 6.5, yes overstocked). I am looking at replacing the 20g with a 40g breeder.
A couple of questions:
1. Primarily feeding pellets (along with Al's FDBW) and would like to be a little more exact on feeding the pellets. I assume that these are adult fish so should I go with 2 feedings (morning/evening) or 3 (2 spread lighter?). Since I am feeding pellets I would like to know how much? In order words, I would like to, for example, take a tsp/tbsp - dip into the pellets and into the tank. Pellets are 2-3mm in size. Any thoughts on how much for 2 or 3 feedings?
2. I am in a quandary about the 20g. Unless I have a pair, I assume I would need 4 in a 40g. I thought about taking them to the LFS for store credit but I grew them out from 5 inch so I am a little attached. However it would save the expense of getting another tank. I have them in my study so not a lot of room. If I get a 40g, it would take the place of the 20. But then, if I get a pair ... Any suggestions? I know that its my call. I wanted some other thoughts.
3. Lastly, I put sand as a substrate in my main 75g tank (love the look). I need to increase suction a little because I am getting fine sand periodically due to getting too close to the surface (yes, #20 sand). I love the sand but need to solve this issue. I use a python system now. I thought about a pump with a filter inline? Maybe I would not need a filter inline if I got the suction right to stay close to an inch off the surface but still get the waste. Any thoughts with equip suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Frank
A couple of questions:
1. Primarily feeding pellets (along with Al's FDBW) and would like to be a little more exact on feeding the pellets. I assume that these are adult fish so should I go with 2 feedings (morning/evening) or 3 (2 spread lighter?). Since I am feeding pellets I would like to know how much? In order words, I would like to, for example, take a tsp/tbsp - dip into the pellets and into the tank. Pellets are 2-3mm in size. Any thoughts on how much for 2 or 3 feedings?
2. I am in a quandary about the 20g. Unless I have a pair, I assume I would need 4 in a 40g. I thought about taking them to the LFS for store credit but I grew them out from 5 inch so I am a little attached. However it would save the expense of getting another tank. I have them in my study so not a lot of room. If I get a 40g, it would take the place of the 20. But then, if I get a pair ... Any suggestions? I know that its my call. I wanted some other thoughts.
3. Lastly, I put sand as a substrate in my main 75g tank (love the look). I need to increase suction a little because I am getting fine sand periodically due to getting too close to the surface (yes, #20 sand). I love the sand but need to solve this issue. I use a python system now. I thought about a pump with a filter inline? Maybe I would not need a filter inline if I got the suction right to stay close to an inch off the surface but still get the waste. Any thoughts with equip suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Frank