Spray bar vs normal output for discus?

[Patrick M. Bodega Aquatics]

Hello everyone,

As many of you know, I am beginning the process of getting my 75 gallon set up for some discus. I have seen plenty of aquariums online that use spray bars instead of their normal output nozzle. What do you recommend for discus? Thanks!

[Paul]

I have a Venturi on the return in my Discus tank which oxygenates the water which is what the spray bar will do. The spray bar will also spread the flow out.

[Jeff]

@Paul how hard was it to build / set up your Venturi? I'm setting up a 90g Discus....and this intrigues me. I'm all about minimalist, when it comes to equipment in my tanks.

 

 

[Patrick M. Bodega Aquatics]

Paul, how big is the tank in the photo?

[Paul]

19 hours ago, Jeff said:

@Paul how hard was it to build / set up your Venturi? I'm setting up a 90g Discus....and this intrigues me. I'm all about minimalist, when it comes to equipment in my tanks.

 

 

@JeffI found an Eheim Venturi. My return is 1/2" black PVC with an 90º elbow the Venturi also has a 1/2"intake so to make this work you need some 1/2" clear vinyl tubing to make the connection. It works like a charm.

Edited November 17, 2020 by Paul

[Paul]

5 hours ago, Patrick M. Bodega Aquatics said:

Paul, how big is the tank in the photo?

@Patrick M. Bodega Aquatics it's a 120.