discus

[manitu710]

hi

would like to know how to change the ph in water

lets say discus require a ph of 5 and 6.5.

and my water has 7.2 or so

how to i lower it to 5 and 6.5

and how to get the water to 3 and 15dH

getting discus on wednesday just want to make sure its all good beforehand

pls help

thank you

Gerald

 

[Durbkat]

Sorry to say you posted this in the wrong section. Try the discus section and they should answer your question. What size tank are they going in to?

 

[Clairel]

I know my lfs sells "proper ph 6.5" its called, its powder you put into the water, i think they sell it "7.0" aswell, it drops your ph level, and they also sell it to increase ph levels, but i have heard alot of people say not to mess around with your ph levels, as it can be hazardous....

Good Luck, i love Discus aswell

C x

 

[Durbkat]

Adding chemicals to lower your P.H. is a very bad idea because once you use it your tank will become dependent on it and it cost alot to keep getting another bottle because if you stop the P.H. lower stuff then your P.H. will sky rocket, literaly.

 

[paulthegreat]

Bog/drift/root woods can help to lower your pH but you may have to add a lot to get it down that far. Also make sure you have no coral/coral sands as they will raise your pH. pH needs to be adjusted carefully since sudden shifts are more harmful then letting the nitrates get a bit high and if you have your source(tap) water with a higher pH this will cause a sudden shift every time you do a water change.

 

[cyprinut]

The word "discus" should not be a topic in the beginner section.
You'll need large amounts of very expensive R.O. water to get the conditions you want.

 

[freddyk]

7.2 is fine for Discus. By using chemicals to change your ph you are going to have an unstable PH, and an unstable PH is much worse then having one that fluctuates.

The fish tend to adapt fairly well to different perameters, within reason. The process of adapting is stressful for them. If the PH is changing constantly, as it tends to do when these additives are used, the fish will be endlessly stressed from trying to adjust.

You should also speak to where you're getting the Discus. It is not uncommon for them to be raised in neutral or slightly alkaline water.

 

[manitu710]

7.2 is fine for Discus. By using chemicals to change your ph you are going to have an unstable PH, and an unstable PH is much worse then having one that fluctuates.

The fish tend to adapt fairly well to different perameters, within reason. The process of adapting is stressful for them. If the PH is changing constantly, as it tends to do when these additives are used, the fish will be endlessly stressed from trying to adjust.

You should also speak to where you're getting the Discus. It is not uncommon for them to be raised in neutral or slightly alkaline water.

thanks guys

for all the help

will consider all

i just fallen in love with Those Discus

and really want to get some

 

[sylvia]

Your tap water should be fine but I hope you've researched their other requirements. You'll want at least a 55 gallon and a minnimum of 4, prefferably 6, to begin with. If you get a BREEDING pair out of them in future, you can return a few and leave the pair. Young discus have to be kept in groups. Also, they need a high temperature - 80-84 deg F - through-ut their lives so make sure their tankmates can handle this. Also keep in mind that they'll eat very small fish like neon tetras (unsuitable anyway due to temp. requirements) once they are large enough to fit the tetras int heir mouths. You'll also need to make sure the tank is FISHLESS cycled (read the links in my signature) before adding the discus to your tank or they will die - drop dead. Plus, keep in mind discus require excellent water quality so you'll need to make sure you are not over-feeding and that you do frequent water changes - once per week is the minnimum. You may find you need to do more to keep nitrAtes below 10-20ppm.

 

[manitu710]

Your tap water should be fine but I hope you've researched their other requirements. You'll want at least a 55 gallon and a minnimum of 4, prefferably 6, to begin with. If you get a BREEDING pair out of them in future, you can return a few and leave the pair. Young discus have to be kept in groups. Also, they need a high temperature - 80-84 deg F - through-ut their lives so make sure their tankmates can handle this. Also keep in mind that they'll eat very small fish like neon tetras (unsuitable anyway due to temp. requirements) once they are large enough to fit the tetras int heir mouths. You'll also need to make sure the tank is FISHLESS cycled (read the links in my signature) before adding the discus to your tank or they will die - drop dead. Plus, keep in mind discus require excellent water quality so you'll need to make sure you are not over-feeding and that you do frequent water changes - once per week is the minnimum. You may find you need to do more to keep nitrAtes below 10-20ppm.

heres my question

can i keep 3 inch discus for a few month in a 45litre Aquarium

after that i will move them to a 4ft tank

pls lmk

Your tap water should be fine but I hope you've researched their other requirements. You'll want at least a 55 gallon and a minnimum of 4, prefferably 6, to begin with. If you get a BREEDING pair out of them in future, you can return a few and leave the pair. Young discus have to be kept in groups. Also, they need a high temperature - 80-84 deg F - through-ut their lives so make sure their tankmates can handle this. Also keep in mind that they'll eat very small fish like neon tetras (unsuitable anyway due to temp. requirements) once they are large enough to fit the tetras int heir mouths. You'll also need to make sure the tank is FISHLESS cycled (read the links in my signature) before adding the discus to your tank or they will die - drop dead. Plus, keep in mind discus require excellent water quality so you'll need to make sure you are not over-feeding and that you do frequent water changes - once per week is the minnimum. You may find you need to do more to keep nitrAtes below 10-20ppm.

heres my question

can i keep 3 inch discus for a few month in a 45litre Aquarium

after that i will move them to a 4ft tank



actually 2.5 inch discus

pls lmk

 

[freddyk]

The wisest thing you can do is wait until you get the new tank, set it up with the discus in mind (research them and find out their needs) and be done with it. They'll have a proper home to grow into, you'll be able to get an appropriate sized group, and everyone wins.