Discus

[robmcd]

Also, not sure if anyone mentioned it, but those aren't plants my man......

 

[Krismo962]

That thick layer of substrate will be a hassle to clean when mulm/debris builds up,discus need a seasoned tank and pristine water quality.

 

[Kolton13]

Not sure if mentioned yet or u know. But that black substrate/background gonna make your discus turn dark and or pepper up especially pigeon strains. But all good if u like the look of it.

I do like the darker stuff. I also figured the artificial plants might help as well.

Also, not sure if anyone mentioned it, but those aren't plants my man......

I know I know. They’re not my ideal choice. But they look awesome with the black sand.

 

[Kolton13]

Should I do something different? I want to stick with them but I’m not sure if they’re the best option.

 

[robmcd]

Look for some Festivum (mesonauta). They are a close relative of discus but not s difficult to keep and grow healthy. They are peaceful, spawn frequently, and do awesome in a community setting. I have a pair in a 120G community with 3 tapajos orangeheads, 2 g. altifrons, an L199 some small platys and a school of black neons.

 

[Kolton13]

Look for some Festivum (mesonauta). They are a close relative of discus but not s difficult to keep and grow healthy. They are peaceful, spawn frequently, and do awesome in a community setting. I have a pair in a 120G community with 3 tapajos orangeheads, 2 g. altifrons, an L199 some small platys and a school of black neons.

Seem interesting. Never seen them before. I’ll keep an eye out.

 

[robmcd]

Mesonauta mirificus.

 

[Deadeye]

Or severums. Lots of colors like discus.

 

[Rtc/tsn]

Ha

So its my birthday tomorrow! and with my birthday money and the money ive saved up I am getting a bearded dragon and in my 75 I want to get some discus. Any pointers on keeping them? How many can I keep in a 75 gallon tank? Hard water? soft water? temps? What kinds would look best? I saw these red dragon ones and thought they were awesome. I have black sand a huge piece of fake wood and am thinking of getting some really bright plants to make there colors pop, and I plan on feeding a color enhancing tetra flakes with floating pellets for food.

happy birthday

 

[The Masked Shadow]

Cool! Congrats Kolton!