Adorable daughter and beautiful tank. It looks overpopulated though. I would leave a smaller number of cardinal tetras, some other smaller fishes, and the discus of course. You might also consider adding 1 or 2 discus more, since they are a schooling fish. Just a suggestion. Otherwise, great video.
@greatoutdoorsman2009 There are 4 adults. The plants are varied. I cannot recall all the names off the top of my head. Myaca is in the background... rosefolia, sagitara... mosses...
Darton how do you clean tha sand, or do you just use an external filter? I want do start soon with discus. By the way love your tank, and keep up the good work.
Actually, the plants take care of a lot of the waste. I do occasionally use my Python siphon to suck up some of the debris. If you don't have one of these devices, check them out. They really help with water changes!
@Darter02 that is one beautiful aquarium can i ask a few thing like what wattage are the lights, what size aquarium is it and do you use any CO2 for it.
I was just wondering because I have a 120 gallon that I want to make into a planted discus and don't know if I need CO2.
@Darter02 that is one beautiful aquarium can i ask a few thing like what wattage are the lights, what size aquarium is it and do you use any CO2 for it.
I was just wondering because I have a 120 gallon that I want to make into a planted discus and don't know if I need CO2.
I've had the best luck with Sagittaria subulata for the foreground. Alternanthera reineckii ''roseafolia'' in the mid-ground and Mayaca fluviatilis in the back corners. That Mayaca grows really, really fast! I also inject CO2 and the temperature is always around 82 degrees F.
When you do your water changes what do u do, take the discus out and then put them back in after you have changed the water, or leave them in. How often do you change your water in a week.
I change the water once/week. I use a siphon to remove about 1/2 the water. I then bring my tap water, which is fortunately very good with little chemicals or minerals, and bring it up to the same temp as the water in the tank. I then reverse the flow in my siphon (a Python model) and add water conditioner directly into the tank.
I have heard that keeping the knife fish with discus can end in bad things. I've heard of two separate times of ghost knives plucking out the eyes of discus. So, personally, I would not add discus to that aquarium.
I have a 200 litre tank, can you please tell me how many discus i could have in it, and are discus compatible with black ghost knife fish. You have a very beautiful daughter and aquarium , I know what your going through my little sister hits my aquarium all the time.
My CO2 system is very simple. I bought my gauge and needle valve from an online source. His name is Rex Grigg, just google him, he knows a lot about this stuff. I use a simple diffuser that is in a tight bunch of plants. The plants catch most of the bubbles of gas and keep them in the water column.
My substrate is a mixture of small gravel and a material specifically for planted aquariums. I cannot recall the name its been a few years
Filters are two Penguin BIO-Wheel 350s. I added extra baskets to them that have peat moss and gravel in them. I do not change the carbon filters, I just clean them in a bucket of aquarium water when I do water changes. I also placed a ball of filter floss in the top of each unit, right where the water comes in. This adds another place for nitrifying bacteria to do their thing. I just wring it out in the same bucket of aquarium water that I used to clean the rest of the filter parts.
Lights are a Coralife Brand Fresh Water Aqualight. I also have a standard 48 fixture with a color enhancing bulb in the front to offset the greenish/blue light of the grow bulbs.
I have a gallery of photos of this on Pbase. Just google "Darter02, Discus" and you'll find my site.
No kidding... really??? She's ONE, don't you think I have been trying to teach her NOT to do that? I just didn't think a clip of me saying, "Don't hit the glass! Don't HIT the glass!! DON'T IT THE GLASS!!!" would be enjoyable... ;-)
Awesome tank. I have a few questions for you. One is what kind of grass is ath the bottom of the tank. The other is is that a self cleaning tank or do you do maintainance. GREAT JOB!
The grass is Sagittaria subulata, I have to keep it trimmed in the center or it will grow as tall as you sort of see on the right front. (In fact, yesterday it actually flowered where it meets the surface!) As far maintainance, I have to work on it at least an hour/week or it gets out of control FAST! I have to trim plants, clean filters and change the water. I also inject CO2 into the water for the plants... Thanks!
Hi darter, first of the tank looks excellent, i have my own little 3 footer and have problems keeping the plants alive, what do you mean by co2 do you mean you put carbon dioxide in the water? what does this do to the fish and what harm does pumping air in do to the plants, will it starve them?
Yes, I inject CO2 the gas into the water. It helps the plants grow a lot faster, and if done correctly, will help keep algae from taking over. Every once in a while, my tank gets very overgrown. I have to trim the plants at least once/week. If I don't, let's just say it becomes hard to see the fish!
The best source of info out there on the web is put out by a guy named Rex Grigg. Just google that name and you'll find his website. I bought my regulator off of him and am very happy.
1ST off let me say Awesome Tank. I have a 130 gallon tank and my new granddaughter is facinated with it also. Wish I still had Discus. Asking Santa for some Marboro colored discus. Again...AWESOME TANK!!
beautiful tank!!!!!!!
dammit066 2 months ago
omg dudeeee that is amazing!
DarrenTP 7 months ago
thats a very nice tank!
reaudio4ever 1 year ago
damn.. i love it more than her.
timo518 1 year ago
Adorable daughter and beautiful tank. It looks overpopulated though. I would leave a smaller number of cardinal tetras, some other smaller fishes, and the discus of course. You might also consider adding 1 or 2 discus more, since they are a schooling fish. Just a suggestion. Otherwise, great video.
DiscosBR 1 year ago
Congrats!Lovely tank!Can't decide who's cuter!The discus or the kid!
swarnendusen 1 year ago
down in front
Johnzith1212 1 year ago
Your tank looks great. I hope mines turn as nice
IGotIt4Cheap0 1 year ago
awesome vid man, this makes me happy.
Tang526 1 year ago
beautifull aquarium mate absolutely spot on you really know what you are doing
oppressednation 1 year ago
how big u tank b
greatoutdoorsman2009 1 year ago
@greatoutdoorsman2009 it's 75 gallons
Darter02 1 year ago
@Darter02 i have a 90 gallon with 4 tangerines and your looks bigger how many discus do u have and wat kind of plants are those
greatoutdoorsman2009 1 year ago
@greatoutdoorsman2009 There are 4 adults. The plants are varied. I cannot recall all the names off the top of my head. Myaca is in the background... rosefolia, sagitara... mosses...
Darter02 1 year ago
one of the best planted tanks iv ever seen!!! cute kid to lol
gazza3112 1 year ago
Darton how do you clean tha sand, or do you just use an external filter? I want do start soon with discus. By the way love your tank, and keep up the good work.
KULINBAAAN 2 years ago
Actually, the plants take care of a lot of the waste. I do occasionally use my Python siphon to suck up some of the debris. If you don't have one of these devices, check them out. They really help with water changes!
Darter02 2 years ago
@Darter02 that is one beautiful aquarium can i ask a few thing like what wattage are the lights, what size aquarium is it and do you use any CO2 for it.
I was just wondering because I have a 120 gallon that I want to make into a planted discus and don't know if I need CO2.
JamieT96 1 year ago
@Darter02 that is one beautiful aquarium can i ask a few thing like what wattage are the lights, what size aquarium is it and do you use any CO2 for it.
I was just wondering because I have a 120 gallon that I want to make into a planted discus and don't know if I need CO2.
JamieT96 1 year ago
mein gott das kind würd ich eine klatschen
Maris944 2 years ago
can you please tell me what kind of plants you have in your tank please ? and what temperature do you have your tank at? thanks
AsianburnsForlife 2 years ago
I've had the best luck with Sagittaria subulata for the foreground. Alternanthera reineckii ''roseafolia'' in the mid-ground and Mayaca fluviatilis in the back corners. That Mayaca grows really, really fast! I also inject CO2 and the temperature is always around 82 degrees F.
Darter02 2 years ago
cool aquarium!
shadoofbaby2009 2 years ago
thanks alot for the reply its really helpful, I want to get it right before i introduce discus into my aquarium.
AsianburnsForlife 2 years ago
When you do your water changes what do u do, take the discus out and then put them back in after you have changed the water, or leave them in. How often do you change your water in a week.
AsianburnsForlife 2 years ago
NEVER take them out! Yoinks!
I change the water once/week. I use a siphon to remove about 1/2 the water. I then bring my tap water, which is fortunately very good with little chemicals or minerals, and bring it up to the same temp as the water in the tank. I then reverse the flow in my siphon (a Python model) and add water conditioner directly into the tank.
Darter02 2 years ago
I don't have a ghost knife atm and i don't think i'll get one now haha. Anyway how many discus can i have in my aquarium ?? without over crowding.
AsianburnsForlife 2 years ago
I have heard that keeping the knife fish with discus can end in bad things. I've heard of two separate times of ghost knives plucking out the eyes of discus. So, personally, I would not add discus to that aquarium.
Darter02 2 years ago
I have a 200 litre tank, can you please tell me how many discus i could have in it, and are discus compatible with black ghost knife fish. You have a very beautiful daughter and aquarium , I know what your going through my little sister hits my aquarium all the time.
AsianburnsForlife 2 years ago
@AsianburnsForlife i would put five in you should leave about 40 litres per fish
deesal11998855 2 years ago
Hey there
beautiful tank. I wish I had this when I was growing up, wish I had it now
can you give some specs
filtration
size
what you're using for co2
substrate
lighting
etc.
Thank you for posting
PeterKYuen 2 years ago
Its a 75 gallon tank.
My CO2 system is very simple. I bought my gauge and needle valve from an online source. His name is Rex Grigg, just google him, he knows a lot about this stuff. I use a simple diffuser that is in a tight bunch of plants. The plants catch most of the bubbles of gas and keep them in the water column.
My substrate is a mixture of small gravel and a material specifically for planted aquariums. I cannot recall the name its been a few years
Darter02 2 years ago
Filters are two Penguin BIO-Wheel 350s. I added extra baskets to them that have peat moss and gravel in them. I do not change the carbon filters, I just clean them in a bucket of aquarium water when I do water changes. I also placed a ball of filter floss in the top of each unit, right where the water comes in. This adds another place for nitrifying bacteria to do their thing. I just wring it out in the same bucket of aquarium water that I used to clean the rest of the filter parts.
Darter02 2 years ago
Lights are a Coralife Brand Fresh Water Aqualight. I also have a standard 48 fixture with a color enhancing bulb in the front to offset the greenish/blue light of the grow bulbs.
I have a gallery of photos of this on Pbase. Just google "Darter02, Discus" and you'll find my site.
Darter02 2 years ago
No kidding... really??? She's ONE, don't you think I have been trying to teach her NOT to do that? I just didn't think a clip of me saying, "Don't hit the glass! Don't HIT the glass!! DON'T IT THE GLASS!!!" would be enjoyable... ;-)
Darter02 3 years ago
lol very well put!!!! love the tank man plants and fish look awsome. thanx for sharing the video lol great just great
goatschilling 2 years ago
Awesome tank. I have a few questions for you. One is what kind of grass is ath the bottom of the tank. The other is is that a self cleaning tank or do you do maintainance. GREAT JOB!
XLR8urlife1505 3 years ago
The grass is Sagittaria subulata, I have to keep it trimmed in the center or it will grow as tall as you sort of see on the right front. (In fact, yesterday it actually flowered where it meets the surface!) As far maintainance, I have to work on it at least an hour/week or it gets out of control FAST! I have to trim plants, clean filters and change the water. I also inject CO2 into the water for the plants... Thanks!
Darter02 3 years ago
Hi darter, first of the tank looks excellent, i have my own little 3 footer and have problems keeping the plants alive, what do you mean by co2 do you mean you put carbon dioxide in the water? what does this do to the fish and what harm does pumping air in do to the plants, will it starve them?
nashnash24 3 years ago
Yes, I inject CO2 the gas into the water. It helps the plants grow a lot faster, and if done correctly, will help keep algae from taking over. Every once in a while, my tank gets very overgrown. I have to trim the plants at least once/week. If I don't, let's just say it becomes hard to see the fish!
The best source of info out there on the web is put out by a guy named Rex Grigg. Just google that name and you'll find his website. I bought my regulator off of him and am very happy.
Darter02 3 years ago
1ST off let me say Awesome Tank. I have a 130 gallon tank and my new granddaughter is facinated with it also. Wish I still had Discus. Asking Santa for some Marboro colored discus. Again...AWESOME TANK!!
partyonman1959 3 years ago