How to Set Up a Discus Aquarium (Filtration, Water Chemistry, and More)

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Water Chemistry:
Temp 84-85 degrees
pH 6.8-6.9
Total Hardness 25-50 ppm
Nitrate Level 5-10 ppm
Nitrite Level 0 ppm
Ammonia Level 0 ppm

Discus Aquarium Component Breakdown:
60 gallon aquarium - $200
Aquarium plumbing - $25
200 Watt Fluval "E" Series Heater - $50
50 lbs hth pool filter sand - $10
SUNSUN JVP series circulating fans (2) - $15
48" Finnex Planted+ 24/7 LED Light - $150
48" Finnex Monster Ray LED Light - $ 150 (optional)
Fluval 306 canister filter - $150 (optional)
Eshopps RS100 Sump - $230
10 lbs Miracle Mud 2 - $40
Aqua Top 2600 Pump - $45
Aqua UV 15 Watt Advantage+ - $130 (optional)
Pinpoint pH Monitor - $90 (optional)
AquaFX Barracuda - $170
TOTAL COST OF MY DISCUS AQUARIUM SETUP - $1455 ($935 without the optional equipment)

Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions!
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One of the best videos about discus I have seen. Very real, true and honest the 60 gallon is good.

Thanks

teacherm
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That’s a very pretty tank. Great fish selection too.

One thing I would say is overblown is the need for softer acidic water. My water is at 7.7 and my Discus are perfect. They are even breeding but since I’m not interested in rearing fry they never survive. Clean, stable water with very low nitrates is the key. Also keeping water warm at around 85 degrees.is very helpful.

pato
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I kept discus for years. I started in the late 70's when I could only buy wild caught discus. Nowadays I am hearing people give inaccurate advice. However, you are the first person, who explains clearly for people starting out, just what it takes to know their discus and the water parameters needed to keep them happy. Just look at your happy and healthy fish! Keep it up. I am sure you discus will grow and be healthy for years to come. BTW A couple of Chinese algae eaters will clear the algae growing on the plants. Well done.

stevesolo
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I am looking to get Discus, great video. I need to do some homework and watch your video a few more times. So much information 😁

wildhorses
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wow i'm over the moon can't wait to start mine

caitlinbuchanan
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Excellent video. I currently keep African cichlids (mbuna) and do a weekly water change, but on a trip it has gone to 2 weeks. Mbuna are very hardy, fast moving fish (some would say aggresssive), so they do very well with a weekly water change. I always wanted to keep discus and Africans and I have had the mbuna for 3 years now. The very frequent water changes necessary to keep Discus is the only reason I am hesitant to try Discus.

deanmorier
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Holy crap, keeping discus in the US is expensive! I set up a 65 gallon tank with six discus here in china, and spent less than $100 including all the fish. Granted, I did DIY lighting, free substrate and just a simple sponge filter, but still. Anyway, great info here, and the fish look excellent. Thanks!

LifebyBrianAquatics
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Great video mate. One of the best I’ve seen. Awesome looking fish too

edstar
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So glad I found this video. I have been researching Discus aquarium setups and this video truly gave me great ideas. I was wondering if you have any updates on you setup since this was done 3 years ago. Thank you

jasonfreilich
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Great setup, my two discus fish are not eating others are eating but they are doing well can you suggest what to do? I have canister filter for my 55 gl, should filter run 24 hours or turn off at night time?

nizarbreathus
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thanks for such a great video, use to be in to salt water tanks but got out of it long story. but your video
has me wanting to do a set up like your...thanks

unforgiveninc
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Finally someone with good eye ratio Discus

domel
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Gonna use this for my 55 gallon.. thanks!

Marshy
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Do you think a 55 gallon would fit this even with a 3D background? I want to make sure they have enough space to thrive!

Londondarbs
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Great info! I'm getting ready to set up my 85gal discus tank

kyler
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Hello I hope you nice fishes doing fine . I Contacted you 2 years ago about information and i was happy from your reply.
I have a question how many discus I can keep in 125 L aquarium with a big eheim filter. And plants .
Thanks à lot

elgezouliabdul
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Beautiful aquarium the discus look splendid iam getting back into this wonderful hobby after been away from it for some years, I had splendid results keeping discus and breeding them. Iam getting a 180L aquarium for my discus and going to start off with cardinal tetras aswell a really nice complinatry fish too discus IMHO. Thanks for sharing your video really and truly a beautiful setup.

madbren
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Hi buddy your discus are moving live any other fish and mine go and stand on in corner plz help 😥😥😥😥

freerhyme
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Really good job on your tank. very nice!

terryaultman
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I am thinking about getting a discus thank. I have looked online for information about if I have enough oxygen in my thank. If the temperature rises the oxygen will drop so do i need plants to keep it up or is a sump enough moving water?

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