New Discus Setup

[Monolicious]

Hi Guys and Gals,

I have just started setting up my Discus tank and thought I would post some pics for your recommendations.

Tank is a 5x2.5x2 I have a sump with heaps of bio running at 300LPH and a Eheim Pro3e connected to a Deltec 39W UV Sterilizer.

Current PH is 7.0 and ORP is at 450 but as I only put the driftwood in today I am hoping it will get a bit lower than that before I introduce my Discus.

 

[dzigbancet]

Woow great set up!!..keep update bro.

 

[Dieselfool]

 

[3dees]

really nice set up. a group of wilds would look great. don't worry too much about your ph. it's fine now unless your planning on breeding.

 

[reptileguy2727]

Don't worry about the pH, they will breedin that. Trying to alter it will likely create an unstable pH and more harm than good.

 

[benzjamin13]

Looking good

 

[gangster]

Dont think you have much to worry about. Your tanks are always top notch. Love the drift wood layout.

And as 3dee stated....a group of wilds would look great in there.

 

[jcardona1]

Looks great, can't wait to see the discus!

 

[Monolicious]

Woow great set up!!..keep update bro.

Thanks dzigebance will do

LOL

really nice set up. a group of wilds would look great. don't worry too much about your ph. it's fine now unless your planning on breeding.

I am thinking to get a group of 5 wild Heckels

Don't worry about the pH, they will breedin that. Trying to alter it will likely create an unstable pH and more harm than good.

Thanks for the info reptileguy will do

Looking good

Thanks benzjamin

Dont think you have much to worry about. Your tanks are always top notch. Love the drift wood layout.
And as 3dee stated....a group of wilds would look great in there.

Thanks gangster yeh I am thinking Heckels

Looks great, can't wait to see the discus!

Thanks jcardona1 if only it turns out 1/2 as nice as your Discus tank bro I will be more than happy, Your tank is what inspired me to go Discus

 

[Monolicious]

Here are some pics of the gear I will be using when doing WC.

4 Stage Reverse osmosis DI unit with 400 litre per day genuine Filmtec membrane
Premium Quality housings.

* Digital Dual TDS Meter
* Pressure Pump

* Low Waste Ratio

* Tap adaptor provided

* 1 Micron food grade polyspun sediment filter

* Matrix high quality carbon filter cartridge

* US made TFC Membrane ANSI/NFS Standard 58 certified ( standard by which all other membranes are measured)
* Premium refillable DI Cartridge
* Instructions Manual
* Pressure gauge to monitor water pressure.

* Filter Housing wrench included for easy cartridge replacement

* 3.8 M of additional RO tubing supplied

* 240V US made power supply


Features

• Displays TDS levels of the feed water and product water with in & out electrode probes.
• Highly efficient and accurate due to its advanced microprocessor technology.
• Auto-Off function conserves battery power. The unit shuts off automatically after 10 minutes of non-use.
• Dual Range 0-9990 ppm (From 0 - 999 ppm the resolution is 1 ppm. From 1000 to 9990 ppm, the resolution is 10 ppm, indicated by a blinking 'x10' image.)
• Our meters are calibrated with a 342 ppm NaCl solution. Meters can be recalibrated with a mini-screwdriver.
• Comes equipped with Mur-lok® Quick-Connect T-fittings.
• Installs quickly and easily.
• Power source: 2 x 1.5V button cell batteries (included)
• Battery life: approx. 1000 hours of continuous use
  

KENT MARINE R/O RIGHT is a concentrated formulation of dissolved solids and balanced electrolytes that returns the natural water chemistry (GH) to reverse osmosis, distilled or de-ionized water.

Color and vigor of fish can be negatively affected by lack of trace minerals. Kent Discus Essential replaces biologically important trace minerals which are used by fish and plants and removed through filtration in discus aquaria. Discus Essential will provide color and vigor without use of dangerous hormones! It contains no detrimental heavy metals, phosphates, nitrates, or silicates.