[OFFICIAL] Fish keeping lover lounge - Part 2

[teagarden]

suggest getting second hand.. used to see quite a few on carousell..

Ok. Will take a look.

Anyone here tried under gravel filter UGF?

How do you set it up?

 

[x1243x]

Ok. Will take a look.

Anyone here tried under gravel filter UGF?

How do you set it up?

I have used it before. imo not worth the hassle unless you like to clean your tank frequently..

 

[MrTheROCK]

under gravel very troublesome in maintenance and will tire you out
don't get it

 

[teagarden]

under gravel very troublesome in maintenance and will tire you out
don't get it

I have tried, overhead sump, hang on back, sponge, canister and internal filter.

Then I heard of UGF that needs minimum maintenance. Apparently is best to not touch it for years?

Not sure to go straight into 4 feet or better stick with under 3 feet as have been out of hobby for a few years. What do you guys think?

 

[x1243x]

I have tried, overhead sump, hang on back, sponge, canister and internal filter.

Then I heard of UGF that needs minimum maintenance. Apparently is best to not touch it for years?

Not sure to go straight into 4 feet or better stick with under 3 feet as have been out of hobby for a few years. What do you guys think?

depends on what fish you intend to keep

 

[teagarden]

depends on what fish you intend to keep

Discus with neon tetra / Cardinal tetra and Cory. Planted tank.

Tank will be 29 or 30 degree for the discus.

 

[x1243x]

Discus with neon tetra / Cardinal tetra and Cory. Planted tank.

Tank will be 29 or 30 degree for the discus.

for discus, it needs very clean water. suggest using a sump tank. easier to maintain also. imo 3 ft tank is good enough.

never heard or seen an overhead sump before though. only seen sump below the tank.

 

[teagarden]

for discus, it needs very clean water. suggest using a sump tank. easier to maintain also. imo 3 ft tank is good enough.

never heard or seen an overhead sump before though. only seen sump below the tank.

Sorry. I mean overhead filter.

Never used sump before.

Will look into 3 feet tank.

Thanks

 

[x1243x]

Sorry. I mean overhead filter.

Never used sump before.

Will look into 3 feet tank.

Thanks

do you intend to breed the discus or just keep for fun?

 

[teagarden]

do you intend to breed the discus or just keep for fun?

Just keep for fun. Don't think I am that good yet.

How many times to feed discus a day?

 

[x1243x]

Just keep for fun. Don't think I am that good yet.

How many times to feed discus a day?

depends on the size plus filtration.. my uncle used to keep.. fed in morning and evenings. but he changed water every day.. smaller need to feed more I guess.

 

[teagarden]

Tank prices can vary widely. 3 feet tanks can range from Gex at around $130 to a few thousands, depending on thickness, requirements for cabinets or stands. Just a few links to get you started.

https://livingshrimply.com/products...iant=41398094627025&currency=SGD&gad_source=1
https://fishyhub.com/product-detail/3-feet-tank-with-stand-11365
https://www.n30.com.sg/aquarium-accessories-on-sale

Thanks for the links.

I bought a normal glass (not low iron) 3 feet tank to try out first.

As I just get back into the hobby.

If everything goes well (no discus died on me), I will upgrade to a 4 or 5 feet Crystal tank further down the road.

 

[teagarden]

depends on the size plus filtration.. my uncle used to keep.. fed in morning and evenings. but he changed water every day.. smaller need to feed more I guess.

My juvenile discus is like a hungry ghost, can feed more than 4 times a day and generate a lot of poop.

Don't know is this normal.

 

[x1243x]

My juvenile discus is like a hungry ghost, can feed more than 4 times a day and generate a lot of poop.

Don't know is this normal.

haha.. think it's ok if you keep the tank clean. like I said, there are those who change the water every day

 

[teagarden]

haha.. think it's ok if you keep the tank clean. like I said, there are those who change the water every day

Yes I am changing water almost daily.

30 to 60% depending on how much poop.

So far the fish is ok.

 

[x1243x]

Yes I am changing water almost daily.

30 to 60% depending on how much poop.

So far the fish is ok.

check water quality also.. discus likes soft acidic water iirc.. which to me is a pain to maintain. haha. discus is one of the most fussy fishes that I know..

 

[Mila Azul]

New tank is really expensive... i eyeing a 4ft tank w/ sump that cost 2k


Gonna buy it after I lose another 50kg meeting my targeted weight as a gift for myself

 

[x1243x]

New tank is really expensive... i eyeing a 4ft tank set that cost 1.7k


Gonna buy it after I lose another 50kg meeting my targeted weight as a gift for myself

wah.. what brand? shouldn't be so expensive..

 

[Mila Azul]

wah.. what brand? shouldn't be so expensive..

Damn i just pm and asked again

120cm x 60cm x 60cm All 12mm L77 Ultra Clear Glass
Now $2050 nett (Price valid for 30 days)

- Background & Base Stickers
- Aluminium Cabinet (Grade AWaterproof)
- 6.0 Wet & Dry Sump Tank with 3 Drawers
- DC Pump w Controller & Pipings

Complimentary items:

Sliding Glass Cover for Main & Sump Tank

Miracle Water

RGBW LED

Cashmere Wool

L77 Magic Stones (Premium Biomedia)

Free Delivery & Installation (No Water Filling)

 

[x1243x]

Damn i just pm and asked again

oh ok lah.. not just tank.. tank plus filter etc and tank stand.. are they providing media?