Hi rms, Thanks for the nice comments. Obviously I was quite careful moving the fish, and the tank had been running with some mature media mixed in with new media, for a couple of weeks. This helped seed the bacteria into the new media much faster. I then moved all the media from my old filter when the fish moved. I have also been doing regular water changes, which I hope to reduce over time. The fish are as healthy as they have ever been, so I must have got something rightrms said:I've just read your journal from start to finish. Absolutely stunning tank set up and fish. Truely incredible skill, especially to be able to add discus to a tank that was only properly running for a day <scoops jaw up from the floor>.... I'm a complete beginner, but something I am aiming for is a discus tank, but not for some time mind. For now I'm quite content with what I have and waiting until I know what I'm doing. Could be some time...!!
I have a couple of questions about your CO2 set up. Sorry, my brain is a sponge.... From what I gather you're stabalising your ph level with CO2 so do you keep this system running over night instead of turning off the CO2 like lots of people? Do you use an air pump over night when the lights are out, or does your refugium provide enough for the tank seeing as the plants there are photosynthesizing 24/7? Lastly, how did you reduce your natural ph level to 5.9? I got the peat filtration part, but is there anything else you're using?
Not sure if journal threads are meant to be bombarded with questions so apologies if they're not and I'll just pipe down. Your journal is incredibly inspiring, informative and a joy to read. Thank you for keeping it going and I can see I'm not alone in hoping it continues.
They will be getting a trim on SaturdayNick16 said:keep a eye on those stems, as they get to the surface you will end up with bushy tips and straggly bases!
keep them trimmed nicely to help them fill out, then replant the cuttings
Thanks man!Xzavier247 said:Looks amazing.
Cheers. To fit that check valve I drilled a hole in the pipe the same size as the valve fitting, so that it was a tight fit. Then added some epoxy glue to hold it in place and seal it, so no leaks.Fluval-1200 said:Awesome looking tank, I don't know why but I love how the moss is tied to the wood, looks like it been growing there for years and natural too. When I tie moss it looks shocking then dies lol.
I have a question about your DIY inline diffuser, how did you attach the check valve to the pipe? just drill a hole and push it in or use some silicone or something lol. Does it leak at all?
Cheers.
Thanks for the detailed response. I've read so much about Co2 in the tank, but nothing has ever pointed to maintaining pH levels. It's very useful to know for someone aspiring to a discus tank as this seems to me the trickiest part about achieving that. Many thanks. I'd be very interested to know the effect of turning off the refugium lights during the day.DevotedToDiscus said:
Ask as many questions as you like! The whole idea of these forums is to share ideas, experiences and knowledge
No worries mate. Am happy to share any useful experience I might haverms said:Apologies. Last thing I wanted to start is a debate. That's why I wasn't sure if my questions were being raised in the right place. Thanks all the same for answering
Thanks for the info, going to give it a go.DevotedToDiscus said:
Cheers. To fit that check valve I drilled a hole in the pipe the same size as the valve fitting, so that it was a tight fit. Then added some epoxy glue to hold it in place and seal it, so no leaks.Awesome looking tank, I don't know why but I love how the moss is tied to the wood, looks like it been growing there for years and natural too. When I tie moss it looks shocking then dies lol.
I have a question about your DIY inline diffuser, how did you attach the check valve to the pipe? just drill a hole and push it in or use some silicone or something lol. Does it leak at all?
Cheers.
They will be getting a veritable banquet when they arrive!!!Ch4rlie said:Am a fan of Assassin Snails
Had a bunch of pond snails that arrived via a plant or two!
Assassin keep these under control, in fact I get some free snails from LFS to give assassins a feast sometimes!
Started with 2 now got about 12!