Pictures and questions

[robchris]

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I finally got some time to take some pics. I have some questions on live plants. I have seen some pics of some tanks with live plants and I am thinking about doing it to mine. Is it hard to maintain? Is there any secrets in making sure the plants thrive? How much lighting do I need.

 

[robchris]

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[frasertheking]

they can be as hard or as easy as you want

hard = co2 ,tons of light hight ferts ect

or get a grow bulb , add ferts during water changes and add some easy plants ,java fern , mosses grasses ect

your choice

 

[WyldFya]

If you intend to keep discus with plants, either do a very minimal setup or go all out. These fish don't tolerate the middle ground. I have mine in my 135 planted tank. I closely monitor all my basic nutrients for plant growth, I have pressurized co2, plant substrate, 715 watts of CF lighting, dose ferts, use RO/DI water, and closely monitor my TDS.

 

[BrtnBoy449]

if you want them to grow and thrive you should use a co2 injection

 

[BrtnBoy449]

o ya and i love your discus

 

[Angler]

Nice lookin tank!

 

[Horiyoshi III]

If you intend to keep discus with plants, either do a very minimal setup or go all out. These fish don't tolerate the middle ground. I have mine in my 135 planted tank. I closely monitor all my basic nutrients for plant growth, I have pressurized co2, plant substrate, 715 watts of CF lighting, dose ferts, use RO/DI water, and closely monitor my TDS.

What....The....F...Hey Wyldfya,i thought i put you throught the ringer about this in chat,and here you are YOURSELF using CF's?!?!?!? So,i thought there penatration quality sucks?Why are you using them?!?!?

 

[Horiyoshi III]

bump,wyld