I'm setting up my discus tank soon and wanted to know what you guys are doing for your substrate. I use dirt in all my tanks, but I was thinking it might not be ideal considering the discus's sensitivity. Have you guys kept discus with dirt? What would you recommend? Im thinking of giving eco complete a try or sticking with just sand. Also what plants seem to do the best for you guys handling the heat and ph?

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If ur planning on powerfeeding so they get big fast do barebottom tank or go with sand. If u plan on powerfeeding and want plants dont do carpeting plants they tend to hold waste and un eaten food down. If u dont plan on powerfeeding any substrate will be fine. Yes even dirt. Ive kept discus in dirted tanks with np. Just requires more wcs. Specially if u kick up dirt. Most all plants tolerate the temps. Just look at my pics. My tank is at 84-86f at all times. Dont stress on water quality if ur not powerfeeding. A 50% wc a week is enough. If ur gonna be feeding beef heart make it 2-3wcs a week. And dont believe the discus are hard to keep hype. They are not. They are as hard as any other fish. Good luck with ur discus they are sweet fish
Sweet thanks for the info, what's you're opinion on using RO water? The problem is I have well water which is fine for my other fish since it comes out with a 7 ph and lower hardness but what about these guys? Also if you've used it dose it effect the plants?
If u got ro water use it. Cus well water varys from well to well and on top of that i havent used well water for discus so i dont really have a say with well water. With ro water u will have to dose ferts for the plants thats all. Its better to use ro water also if u plan on breedin them. U will have a higher survival rate with the fry.

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