Planning a Discus Tank

So. I have a 550l tank. Was wondering what to put in it. So I decided. A Discus Species Tank. Any advice?

 

Of too a good start, should look great.

 

Lovely

 

Nice, what are the specific sizes of the tank? Enjoy setting up


Nate

 

1.8mx0.5mx0.7m roughly 550l

 

Awesome stuff,

I have some space for a 0.3m width tank, length and height doesn't matter. Wondering if the width is to narrow for discus?





Nate

 

Do you have a tank? I have a tank for sale for you.

 

Where you based? I'm in slaapstad!


Nate

 

Randburg (JHB)

 

Too far, thanks for the offer


Nate

 

Hi M,

Check out this thread about a week ago which will apply to you, the thread is about a new juvenile setup but except for a higher temperature for babies and more food, all the other comments will hold true for your setup.

http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?27382-Grow-out-Tank-For-Juvenile-Discus

Good luck with your new adventure, Discus are awesome fish to have!

Cheers,
Chris

 

Sup @nate, if looked after a Discus can grow very large, one of my fish is 20cm so 30cm will be a bit cramped for good quality Discus. I would say 500mm minimum, but then Discus likes deep tanks so compensate for the width with length and depth.

 

Tx Chris,

I have an existing wall protruding approx 300mm. I don't have much other constraints regarding width and height other than having the height less to clean etc. So I'm thinking of about 500mm high and 1400mm length.

Might just decide on angels or a bunch of schooling fish.


Nate

 

Thanks @Reedfish, most certainly will.


Nate