[Substrate for discus and plants]

On 8/13/2022 at 5:05 PM, Kendall’s Aquarium said:

I am setting up a 120 for discus, trying to decide what substrate to go with that would compliment the discus but all work well with plants. I used eco complete on everything I have thus far

So if you are looking to breed discus, be careful with any dark colors in the tank.  The babies look for any dark shapes thinking it's the parents, including the rim of the tank or substrate and will starve if unable to locate them.  I'm looking at placing aquasoil in media bags topped by a white or light colored sand to allow for planted tank and able to breed discus.  Let's see...

[Afternoon from South Florida]

On 8/13/2022 at 12:59 PM, John Henry said:

Welcome aboard @John J, what egg layer are you going to try next?

Thinking I may jump to Discus.  I know they're challenging but I live in South Florida and able to speak to Gabe from Jack Wattley Discus.  He is amazing with his advice always willing to help, he clearly loves the hobby.

[Water changes and decholrination]

Thank you all!

[Afternoon from South Florida]

Afternoon all,

Had primarily fresh-water aquariums for many years successfully breeding live-bearers.  Always killed off my Angelfish, never had any luck but all of the sudden, I found myself able to actually breed them.  🤔.  Now taking on this challenge and wanting to breed more egg-layers.  Let's see!

John

[Water changes and decholrination]

Afternoon all,
When doing significant water changes, 15% or more, I typically add decholrinator to the water in a bucket before adding to the tank.  However, lifting 5, 5-gallon buckets gets tiring.  Do any of you successfully add the water directly to the tank via hose and add dechlorinator at the same time?
Thanks!  Happy "fishing"