120 gallon planted Discus tank project

tikbalang · 03-29-2005, 08:48 AM

how about some archocentrus, they will love that cave too. most of them do adopt to the discus param, so i dont think there will be a problem.

well they might be aggressive during breeding time.

Blade · 03-29-2005, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tikbalang

how about some archocentrus, they will love that cave too. most of them do adopt to the discus param, so i dont think there will be a problem.

well they might be aggressive during breeding time.

That and he would soon have more than he could possibly get rid of. I've had Convicts once and never will again.

For some reason when I look at his tank I picture these; Apistogramma agassizi RedTail

tikbalang · 03-29-2005, 09:05 AM

hhhhmmmm i haven't had a problem with tiger convicts before. even if they breed. probably some maintenance and disposal issue when comes to the frys, but very relaxing. but agazzizi and cacatoides would be nice there.

now i'm planning a.septem instead of convicts. with some low lights plants. hope i get a happy family there.

magicmagni · 03-30-2005, 02:30 AM

Honestly not too familiar with all the dwarfs out there so I appreciate the pic. I do have a pair of Rams that I was planning on putting in the tank. I like the fish that is pictured above too though. Do they have the same temperament as the Rams? I may have to look into those

So far the fish list will be a school of 8-10 Rummynose tetras and maybe a similar sized school of Cardinals too or a 6-8 fish school of Marble hatchets. Cleaning crew will most likely be around 10 oto's, the 1Bushynose pleco and 10 or so large Amano shrimps. I also want a small school of cories, but my dealer showed me a fish I may get instead. He called it a flagtail porthole catfish. It looked very interesting. Probably get 4 of those or 6 cories.

The key for me though is just to try and limit the amount of species. I am really trying to avoid a "fish circus" I want to keep the focus on the Discus and their environment, although it's so temping to get all these cool new fish.

magicmagni · 04-11-2005, 05:46 AM

Heres some pics of the new Discus. I only have 2 right now because I don't want to overwhelm the biofilter. I also Picked up a treo (1 male 2 females) of Apistograma pandurini and a pair of Apistograma cacatuoides. Here's some pics of the Discus.

PeteyPob · 04-11-2005, 07:14 AM

OHHHHHH I love those wilds! They'll fit right in! Good job

Pete

Blade · 04-11-2005, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by magicmagni

I also Picked up a treo (1 male 2 females) of Apistograma pandurini and a pair of Apistograma cacatuoides.

Excellent choices!

Jdinh04 · 04-11-2005, 11:17 AM

Looking good there magic, can't wait to see some more discus!

shalu · 04-12-2005, 02:21 AM

Nice wilds, are they fully grown adults? Where did you get them?

igotworms · 04-12-2005, 02:37 AM

Great looking wilds

How about a full tank shot with them swimming around?

Blade · 04-12-2005, 02:38 AM

More Pics!

Silent Running · 04-12-2005, 02:54 AM

Beautiful tank! I'd love to see an updated full tank shot with the discus as well. That stump is just fantastic!

**scolley** · 04-12-2005, 03:06 AM

That is going to be a KILLER tank! You have started on a visual theme that I've been working to get to for months, but you beat me to it!

Congrats. I LOVE the look!

Nolan W. · 04-12-2005, 05:47 AM

Beautiful fish there, magic! As scolley said, this is going to be a killer tank!

Is the substrate RMC Pacific Lapis Lustre Sand?

a2ana · 04-12-2005, 03:54 PM

Looks great.
How long did you have to treat/soak the stump for?
Did you have to do anything to it prior to placing it in the tank?

a2ana

03-29-2005, 08:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
tikbalang Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 25	how about some archocentrus, they will love that cave too. most of them do adopt to the discus param, so i dont think there will be a problem. well they might be aggressive during breeding time. __________________ the fear of blood tends to create fear for the flesh.

03-29-2005, 09:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
tikbalang Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 25	hhhhmmmm i haven't had a problem with tiger convicts before. even if they breed. probably some maintenance and disposal issue when comes to the frys, but very relaxing. but agazzizi and cacatoides would be nice there. now i'm planning a.septem instead of convicts. with some low lights plants. hope i get a happy family there. __________________ the fear of blood tends to create fear for the flesh.

03-30-2005, 02:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
magicmagni Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 554	Honestly not too familiar with all the dwarfs out there so I appreciate the pic. I do have a pair of Rams that I was planning on putting in the tank. I like the fish that is pictured above too though. Do they have the same temperament as the Rams? I may have to look into those So far the fish list will be a school of 8-10 Rummynose tetras and maybe a similar sized school of Cardinals too or a 6-8 fish school of Marble hatchets. Cleaning crew will most likely be around 10 oto's, the 1Bushynose pleco and 10 or so large Amano shrimps. I also want a small school of cories, but my dealer showed me a fish I may get instead. He called it a flagtail porthole catfish. It looked very interesting. Probably get 4 of those or 6 cories. The key for me though is just to try and limit the amount of species. I am really trying to avoid a "fish circus" I want to keep the focus on the Discus and their environment, although it's so temping to get all these cool new fish. __________________ 10 Gallon Tank 125G Planted Discus Tank AirDose- Poor Mans Autodoser SFBAAPS Nano Co2 Download Chuck's Nutrient Calculator for Windows

04-11-2005, 05:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
magicmagni Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 554	Heres some pics of the new Discus. I only have 2 right now because I don't want to overwhelm the biofilter. I also Picked up a treo (1 male 2 females) of Apistograma pandurini and a pair of Apistograma cacatuoides. Here's some pics of the Discus. __________________ 10 Gallon Tank 125G Planted Discus Tank AirDose- Poor Mans Autodoser SFBAAPS Nano Co2 Download Chuck's Nutrient Calculator for Windows Last edited by magicmagni; 06-08-2006 at 07:47 AM.

04-11-2005, 07:14 AM	#21 (permalink)
PeteyPob Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (33/100%) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 930	OHHHHHH I love those wilds! They'll fit right in! Good job Pete __________________ "I love that they hate me for all the same reasons" -Kobe Bryant, TV commercial

04-11-2005, 11:17 AM	#23 (permalink)
Jdinh04 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (71/100%) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 2,603	Looking good there magic, can't wait to see some more discus! __________________ Michigan Aquatic Plant Group - www.miapg.com Are you in the Greater Lansing or Metro Detroit area? Please join us and discuss planted aquariums! Planted Aquarium Website - www.aquascapist.com Design & Photography Portfolio - www.johnnydinh.com

04-12-2005, 02:21 AM	#24 (permalink)
shalu Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,675	Nice wilds, are they fully grown adults? Where did you get them? __________________ Truvu 100g Flourite, wet/dry, AHSupply 302w PC, PinPoint controller 10gallon15w T6+15w T8 55gallon40w T6 ODNO4x, no CO2. Discus grow out. 10gallon Tonina tank, 2x15w T6 ODNO 4x --------------------- I will do aquascapes after I collect all the plant species and grow them to perfection.

04-12-2005, 02:37 AM	#25 (permalink)
igotworms Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 81	Great looking wilds How about a full tank shot with them swimming around?

04-12-2005, 02:38 AM	#26 (permalink)
Blade Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 139	More Pics!

04-12-2005, 02:54 AM	#27 (permalink)
Silent Running Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 470	Beautiful tank! I'd love to see an updated full tank shot with the discus as well. That stump is just fantastic! __________________ Paul "I'd like to think oysters transcend national barriers." - Roger Waters Eheim Pimp Club Member #64 100 Gallon SeaClear established 11/7/2004. 4 GE Daylight Ultras on IceCap VHO ballasts. 3" Eco-complete substrate. Eheim 2028, pressurized CO2, external reactor. 18 watt Turbo Twist UV. http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=11648

04-12-2005, 03:06 AM	#28 (permalink)
scolley Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: connecticut Posts: 3,210	That is going to be a KILLER tank! You have started on a visual theme that I've been working to get to for months, but you beat me to it! Congrats. I LOVE the look! __________________ steve You wanna know what I really think? You can see at www.wetplantlogic.com. 180g high tech, "generally" low maintenance, planted discus tank

04-12-2005, 05:47 AM	#29 (permalink)
Nolan W. Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 244	Beautiful fish there, magic! As scolley said, this is going to be a killer tank! Is the substrate RMC Pacific Lapis Lustre Sand? __________________ Nolan Nolan's 40G (36"x15"x16") SFBAAPS

04-12-2005, 03:54 PM	#30 (permalink)
a2ana Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland, 21740 Posts: 39	Looks great. How long did you have to treat/soak the stump for? Did you have to do anything to it prior to placing it in the tank? a2ana

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