The journey continues...my rimless Aqua Forest

[jcardona1]

hmm just noticed the uploaded pics look very different from my computer, crappier quality the color just isnt the same. not sure MFK is doing to my pics. sorry guys!

 

[jcardona1]

No discus plans?

no, not in this tank at least. 57g is wayyyy too small for discus. and after the plants fill in, there will be no room except for tiny fish!

 

[jcardona1]

i showed this thread to my mom and now she wants a planted tank ahahahhahahha

do it

 

[scriving]

possibly a 20 gallon long with some simple plants and maybe a few tetras

 

[knifegill]

These remind me of what we call 'black neons' here, but they're a little off. Maybe in the same genus?

 

[WyldFya]

no, not in this tank at least. 57g is wayyyy too small for discus. and after the plants fill in, there will be no room except for tiny fish!

Actually a 57 is fine for discus, just so long as you keep up on water changes. You have to watch having too large of a tank, as this can cause excessive swimming, which can cause the fish to burn too many calories, which can cause stunting.

 

[jcardona1]

These remind me of what we call 'black neons' here, but they're a little off. Maybe in the same genus?

no, ive kept black neons before. they look very different...

 

[jcardona1]

Actually a 57 is fine for discus, just so long as you keep up on water changes. You have to watch having too large of a tank, as this can cause excessive swimming, which can cause the fish to burn too many calories, which can cause stunting.

maybe, but not after the way i intend on planting it

 

[chonhzilla]

Rummy noses are awesome!

 

['vspec']

i would have said the same a few months back but now i find that boring. i could stare into a planted tank for long time, never was able to do that with monster fish for some reason!

Actually I believe I agree, there's not too much extra you can elaborate on this I would imagine. I'm no stranger to large fish, however as much as it compensates with 'awesome' by seeing large development, it lacks in complexity. Which is where you can really define your processes.