DISCUS FISH high tank WHY NEED A HIGH TANK ?

High fish tank for discus. (H)117cm (L)61cm (W)38cm. Water volume: Top tank 271 litres / bottom tank 106 litres. The open bottom design allow fish to move from top to bottom tank without restriction. This tank is built due to breeder prefer very deep water depth ...... as they believe that the depth of water is important for the growth of high bodies. The high water depth theory is actually being practised by a lot of Hong Kong breeders and it is a small wonder that we see HK's discus having extremely high body. With bigger volume of water chances of water getting foul is much lower. The amnonia level will definitely increase to a higher concentration rapidly with a smaller volume of water. Massive cleaning is reduced and cleaning is also make simple. The submersible biological filter in used can be easily washed and taken out through the opening outlet at the bottom of the tank. Partial change of water, removing unwanted particles or placing of rocks / plants if require is carried out in the lower tank that include feeding. SETTING UP AN AQUARIUM Many of the elements in an aquarium, like the water, rocks, substrate and filtration systems, may consist of living matter like bacterial and algae, or chemical compounds which undergo biological processes and produce by-products that may either harm or benefit your fish. Therefore, whatever you decide to use in your aquarium setup will have a bearing on how livable the habitat you've created for your fish will be, and consequently how happy or miserable they will be. Before you go about acquiring items for your aquarium, consider their intended purposes, their suitability for your setup and the possible impact they might have on the aquarium's ecosystem. The general rule is that the bigger is better. The bigger tank holds a greater volume of water and provides more living space for your fish. But what's is important is that in the event of any deterioration in the water parameters, the resulting impact will be more dilute and there is a better chance of detecting problems that may follow. LOOK A tall, narrow tank looks more dramatic. But, cleaning it if this tank is upright with rocks and plant at the bottom is a problem. So the tall and narrow OPEN BOTTOM tank will make removing of dirt and cleaning more easily through the opening outlet. I welcome comments or ideas so as to further improve my aquarium. THANK YOU. For more video search for FISHFREEDOM. My email: hsk_7@Hotmail.com or call 98584206 Ho (SINGAPORE)

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High fish tank for discus. (H)117cm (L)61cm (W)38cm. Water volume: Top tank 271 litres / bottom tank 106 litres. The open bottom design allow fish to move from top to bottom tank without restriction. This tank is built due to breeder prefer very deep water depth ...... as they believe that the depth of water is important for the growth of high bodies. The high water depth theory is actually being practised by a lot of Hong Kong breeders and it is a small wonder that we see HK's discus having extremely high body. With bigger volume of water chances of water getting foul is much lower. The amnonia level will definitely increase to a higher concentration rapidly with a smaller volume of water. Massive cleaning is reduced and cleaning is also make simple. The submersible biological filter in used can be easily washed and taken out through the opening outlet at the bottom of the tank. Partial change of water, removing unwanted particles or placing of rocks / plants if require is carried out in the lower tank that include feeding. SETTING UP AN AQUARIUM Many of the elements in an aquarium, like the water, rocks, substrate and filtration systems, may consist of living matter like bacterial and algae, or chemical compounds which undergo biological processes and produce by-products that may either harm or benefit your fish. Therefore, whatever you decide to use in your aquarium setup will have a bearing on how livable the habitat you've created for your fish will be, and consequently how happy or miserable they will be. Before you go about acquiring items for your aquarium, consider their intended purposes, their suitability for your setup and the possible impact they might have on the aquarium's ecosystem. The general rule is that the bigger is better. The bigger tank holds a greater volume of water and provides more living space for your fish. But what's is important is that in the event of any deterioration in the water parameters, the resulting impact will be more dilute and there is a better chance of detecting problems that may follow. LOOK A tall, narrow tank looks more dramatic. But, cleaning it if this tank is upright with rocks and plant at the bottom is a problem. So the tall and narrow OPEN BOTTOM tank will make removing of dirt and cleaning more easily through the opening outlet. I welcome comments or ideas so as to further improve my aquarium. THANK YOU. For more video search for FISHFREEDOM. My email: hsk_7@Hotmail.com or call 98584206 Ho (SINGAPORE)

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for DISCUS FISH high tank WHY NEED A HIGH TANK ?

Joey Sanchez
Joey Sanchez - 11 years ago
i want to know the same thing
Muri Vlad
Muri Vlad - 12 years ago
The High body is in the genes not in water depth every variation off the discus we have now is a genetic mutation that was exploited
jefke8345
jefke8345 - 12 years ago
The need 400 liters not 60
acer hdmi
acer hdmi - 12 years ago
you want to see dfiscuss fish come to hong kong.
acer hdmi
acer hdmi - 12 years ago
set them free where you dummy. read and research how much importnant to keep a nice aquarium in yourt house, and the benefits for your helth...... you really sounds stupid.
Dave Pitt
Dave Pitt - 12 years ago
at the risk of sounding stupid, where does all the air go from the air stone in the higher tank? does in not get trapped and fill the top tank with air?
TropicalKIng1990
TropicalKIng1990 - 12 years ago
i think it looks realy cool and they seem happy :)
borhanus
borhanus - 12 years ago
its not good for discus ,as they have less room to move around & also won't good for viewing all discus together
Alex Affat
Alex Affat - 12 years ago
funky

10. comment for DISCUS FISH high tank WHY NEED A HIGH TANK ?

Luis Graulau
Luis Graulau - 13 years ago
@greatoutdoorsman2009 Actually you can't. Discus grow to 8 inches if they are well maintained not to mention the amount of waste they produce. If they are young 2 1/2-4 inch discus you may use it as a grow out but don't expect a 55 to be enough to house them for life.
PsychoBillyNiki
PsychoBillyNiki - 13 years ago
I would LOVE a tank like this one!
Tezyma
Tezyma - 13 years ago
@runepo0n I agree :)
SiloNova25
SiloNova25 - 13 years ago
What an interestingly designed tank. Makes me slightly jealous. Meh, lol.
OneBadAssMerc
OneBadAssMerc - 13 years ago
@tokyoj3 hell yea u can put 6 discus in a 55 gallon easy
gvfarns
gvfarns - 14 years ago
Never mind, i saw an earlier post. There is a pump at the top with higher capacity than the air pump. Interesting setup.
gvfarns
gvfarns - 14 years ago
What keeps the air bubbles from accumulating at the top of the aquarium and gradually filling the tall portion with air?
badkamma
badkamma - 14 years ago
High fish tank for discus. (H)117cm (L)61cm (W)38cm will cost how much. thanks
Ruben Kuiper
Ruben Kuiper - 14 years ago
@ryan12381793 on the bottem part you have an open surface area
Dexter Jackson
Dexter Jackson - 14 years ago
@tokyoj3 sure

20. comment for DISCUS FISH high tank WHY NEED A HIGH TANK ?

Ryan Cline
Ryan Cline - 14 years ago
@luattran93 maybe so. all i know is i wouldn't spend money on it haha. i like longer shallower tanks. i also have all mine fully planted and completely natural looking
matchienvoibo
matchienvoibo - 14 years ago
@ryan12381793 there is surface area. you just don't see it (^///^)
Ryan Cline
Ryan Cline - 14 years ago
@ryan12381793 yeah true but still like the conventional design. i think it needs to look more natural too.
Ryan Cline
Ryan Cline - 14 years ago
thats a stupid looking fish tank. no surface area.
jjgentle1821
jjgentle1821 - 14 years ago
how do you clean the bottom?
SomethingsFishy
SomethingsFishy - 14 years ago
k just cheking lol
xXHalfieXx
xXHalfieXx - 14 years ago
@flyleafrules93 ya
SomethingsFishy
SomethingsFishy - 14 years ago
it open bottom rite?
sloppi1234
sloppi1234 - 15 years ago
its made out of glass cause at side it looks blue if PLEXI than white
gbangerau
gbangerau - 15 years ago
buy a new tv

30. comment for DISCUS FISH high tank WHY NEED A HIGH TANK ?

Sam G
Sam G - 15 years ago
yeah they are cichlids. they are found in the amazon river
angelo gobbels
angelo gobbels - 15 years ago
+/- 50 liters
Impalascraper
Impalascraper - 15 years ago
i had a tank like this... very beautiful... had to get rid of the open bottom because my great danes kept drinking the water.. now got a plain old reg tank again :(
Gaff Smith
Gaff Smith - 15 years ago
what kind of fish are discuss?i mean are they a cichlids?
lyanasmile
lyanasmile - 15 years ago
the reason discus gets stunted are the lack of food when they are juveniles. they dont need amazing water quality,i change 80% of my water everyday and they survive.
ziks18
ziks18 - 15 years ago
no, they can't
tokyoj3
tokyoj3 - 15 years ago
can discus live in a 55 gallon fish tank and be happy?
uhateusaFU
uhateusaFU - 15 years ago
yes but if the bottom tank level gets to low all of the water from the top tank will come out at once. right?
uhateusaFU
uhateusaFU - 15 years ago
The question is, how do u empty it?
gio vanni
gio vanni - 15 years ago
lol from 2:11-2:16 i thought the fish was floating out of the tank
iDislikeNames
iDislikeNames - 15 years ago
wow...how is that physically possible? i've never seen a tank without a bottom...and filled with water?
Inachu Ikimasho
Inachu Ikimasho - 16 years ago
I hope this is in the nice part of town. A stray bullet would make the area one big hazzard.
Bruce Nelkin
Bruce Nelkin - 16 years ago
Couldn't you just take a still shot of this? Speaking as an avid SCUBA Diver this was a really boring video. for future videos like this you should put a text warning on the screen, "WARNING- VIDEO MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS, DO NOT WATCH WHILE AWAKE!"
dong won
dong won - 16 years ago
cant u just use a powerhead on top ? because i thought when water moves it will agitate water
dong won
dong won - 16 years ago
i know he had an oscar together with them once, but did the oscar kill it?
TheDarkGypsy
TheDarkGypsy - 16 years ago
Love this tank! I've never seen this type of tank until I looked up some videos. It's beautiful! And I love the discus! They have to be one of the most beautiful freshwater fish out there!
Ted Ho
Ted Ho - 16 years ago
I think AlanMolstad is giving the wrong information. My fish died when my airpunp stop working. Oxygen along the water surface is NOT sufficient to provide air for the fish when kept in the tank.
parduspilot
parduspilot - 16 years ago
I see two separate tanks. To me it looks like the tall is sitting in the low tank. There seems to be a blue band or mirror on the lower border of the tall tank.
alan molstad
alan molstad - 16 years ago
Remember, Ox does not really get into the water from the bubbles, rather the bubbles only cause water movement along the top surface. CO2 and Ox are changed along this water surface. Thats why it does not matter hoot if this is a closed air system or not, the air bubbles are only to cause water from the lower tank to move into the higher.
Juan Carlos Leyva
Juan Carlos Leyva - 16 years ago
Thank you for the answer. By the way, your deigns and work in this hobby are refreshing and amazing. Keep up the good work. :) I will look for any more of ur videos as soon as they come up.

50. comment for DISCUS FISH high tank WHY NEED A HIGH TANK ?

Fishfreedom 888
Fishfreedom 888 - 16 years ago
Thank you for your concern. Yes oxygen will extinct very fast. As this is a closed system, air MUST be released into the tank to replenishe the lost oxygen. I have put up a video to show you how it is done.
Juan Carlos Leyva
Juan Carlos Leyva - 16 years ago
Same here :). Well, i dont know of a way to test Ox in home, however, i believe that with a good filtration and aireation system combined with a good water/air surface, a high oxygen in water is granted. I hope u enjoy this hobby as much as i do for many years more. Greetings from Mex.
nicholas suspect
nicholas suspect - 16 years ago
that is a good thing to know. ive been trying to keep my tank at a good temp level without thinking about the ox level in the water. is there a way to test this at home? or maybe calculate it? i have many fish types in my tank and i would love to keep a good ox level to help make them more comfortable. eitherway, i really appreciate and enjoy discussing this with you.
Juan Carlos Leyva
Juan Carlos Leyva - 16 years ago
As far as i know (by personal experience only) the higher the oxygen in the water (considering a proper filtration system in place of course)the happier and healthier the fish, hence my preocupation about this particular fish tank. Anyway, water temp and the Ox dissolved in it are closely related. To be honest, i dont know how much this affects fish, all i know its that some species react more to it than others
nicholas suspect
nicholas suspect - 16 years ago
good call. more of the water is trapped and not exposed to the air immediately surrounding it. it seems like the fish are living fine with that level of oxygen though. could it be that the fish have slow metabolism and therefor can tolerate low oxygen environments? I wonder this sometimes when i come home to my tank's temp being higher than normal...and how that affects algea growth, fish metabolism, etc. what do you think?
Juan Carlos Leyva
Juan Carlos Leyva - 16 years ago
Yea, however i think that high oxygen lvl in water is related to the amount of surrounding air thats in contact with the surface on the water. In this particular fishtank, it seems for me that the water surface is insufficient to the purpose. It could be just me tough. :)
nicholas suspect
nicholas suspect - 16 years ago
i agree with you to a point. i feel like the amount of oxygen in the water has to do with the ambient oxygen in the surrounding air, but with a closed circulation system like that it would definately not be replenished as with capturing air from the surrounding environment. With passive absorbtion and using plants to replenish it, the fish should probably be fine.
Juan Carlos Leyva
Juan Carlos Leyva - 16 years ago
Yes, i think the oxygen in that air in a closed system would become extinct very fast
nicholas suspect
nicholas suspect - 16 years ago
when you say high Ox do you mean oxygen?
Juan Carlos Leyva
Juan Carlos Leyva - 16 years ago
Unles it isnt actually new air getting pumped inside. It could be the same air trapped in the top part of the tower (the one hidden by the upper frame) 1 little pump could be sending the air down in a closed sistem. How could they keep the high Ox water is another deal
Juan Carlos Leyva
Juan Carlos Leyva - 16 years ago
I think there are some magnetic cleaners forthat purpose. I believe u put 1 inside, the other one out grabbing trough the glass and cleaning it on the inside. Howeevr i think water changes could be a problem
Juan Carlos Leyva
Juan Carlos Leyva - 16 years ago
Ok, so here is an idea. The tower is sealed, u fill the lower tank until the water line hits the lower glass of the tower, then u start a normal air pump that was already inside the tower it the top inside, then u releaqse that air in the lower pond creating a vacuum tha raises the level.
WickyWoo 8022
WickyWoo 8022 - 16 years ago
ITS BEAUTIFUL!!!
fishkeeper93
fishkeeper93 - 16 years ago
very nice fish and tank looks brill
Cynthia Gardner
Cynthia Gardner - 16 years ago
I have a question; if the upper tank is sealed on top how do you clean algae from the glass?
AQlives
AQlives - 17 years ago
can i just ask wht happens if there is a sudden power cut and the pump stop working momentarily?
majmun692
majmun692 - 17 years ago
thats a very high tank nice
Mantsi Duman
Mantsi Duman - 17 years ago
A full vacuum is supposed to lift "30 inches of water". That is why on refrigerarion guages a vacuum is displayed as o to 30 inches of vacuum. Your aquarium is 61cm. tall. I suppose, tho I have not teted to "destruction" 30* 2.54 = 76.2cm. Have you tested to "destruction". ie. make an aquarium 80cm. and see how far a full vacuum actually pulls the water.A 10cm.diameter column of water would be sufficient to test it. I have been working on a plexiglass tunnel to link aquariums. romaurie.
allan villadsen
allan villadsen - 17 years ago
nice
Bojan Ravnjaski
Bojan Ravnjaski - 17 years ago
WOW
I. Martinez
I. Martinez - 17 years ago
i like the tank but discus died when oscar killed it
Sinefull
Sinefull - 17 years ago
it seems to be quite intresting with discus!
jakenjoi
jakenjoi - 17 years ago
is ther a vacuum at the top that creates the water from falling back down??? That tank is amazing.
KnockbookS
KnockbookS - 17 years ago
beautiful
vjuice
vjuice - 17 years ago
could you explain the contents of the top tank? i just wonder where the air goes. could you explain how you maintain the water on top?
Peter Suk Sin Chan
Peter Suk Sin Chan - 17 years ago
beautiful
strawwoodclaw
strawwoodclaw - 17 years ago
Wicked Design thats plenty long enough & tall enough + They got the shallow bit underneath. What Filters the tank? I am just getting into Discus & i have bought a pair of Leopards the male fish is a Huge 9 inch. I love your tank & im sure your Discus do too. how wide ?tall is it
crankyboiy
crankyboiy - 17 years ago
man those discus must cost a fortune
Fishfreedom 888
Fishfreedom 888 - 17 years ago
This is a OPEN BOTTOM tank. Cleaning for top tank is not require. Submersible filter in lower tank helps to maintain clear water. Removing of dirt or partial change of water if require is carried out in the lower tank.
Tugrol Choudary
Tugrol Choudary - 17 years ago
damn how the hell u clean it out
britoca
britoca - 17 years ago
interesting design, but the fish have no horizontal distance to swim. I believe the fish would be happier in a longer tank instead of taller. Maybe if u made the bottom tank a lot wider? Nonetheless, the concept is great, the way the fish are given a "skyscraper" to climb to the top and see different views.

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