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Irritable Jon Syndrome - 6 years ago

I'm also curious how come everyone stresses the water quality and this and that but they come from one of the dirtiest rivers in the world as far as being murky and full of waste and detritus.

Kirin - 6 years ago

Now a days they are domesticated but it depends on what generation and what water they were bred in. Of course it’s not always the case as wild discus are caught in mainly 6.0 or maybe 5. Those aren’t wild caught those are domesticated so they tend to OK water. Plus if u want them to grow hella big and stay healthy and not rly gain diseases water quality is something most important. I’m only 18 XD I wouldn’t know much but been keeping discus since I was 8 LOOL things just come when u lose 60$ fish

Irritable Jon Syndrome - 6 years ago

You said that you don't feed them live food because you don't have access to it but what about someone that does have access to live foods for discus, is that preferable for them? Is that more nutritional or is it better to stick to pellets and stuff? I know that they're all fine I'm just wondering what the best is or what the staple should be.

rvcafuller - 6 years ago

Wow great video Man U just got a new sub lol

heather kerns - 6 years ago

I see angels with discus , looks to be working out good ?
I want to keep 4 discus with 2 angels , is this ok ?

Tara Ross - 6 years ago

I love these fish so much. I do have a a big tank that has nothing in it atm. (50-55gallon) I just don't know if that's a big enough tank for a few of these beauties

RoxyQueen - 7 years ago

very BEAUTIFUL aquarium!! Very professional video and you definitely know what you are doing!! I Love this video!! absolutely gorgeous fish!!

Antonio corcho - 7 years ago

Hi Paul,

How many discus i can have in 65 galons?

Dutch 4ever - 7 years ago

Layla Adam - 7 years ago

gorgeous

Shivam Sharma - 8 years ago

hey can I put my discus fish with plastic plants? please answer I am very confused

Safiloo1 - 7 years ago

Shivam Sharma yes you can

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Republic Reptiles - 8 years ago

If you get 2 synodontis angelicus in there, that tank would be perfect.

Dutch 4ever - 7 years ago

synodontis is from Africa. As far as i could tell his fish are all from South America.

Blair Viator - 8 years ago

also are the angels ok with the discus?

Dutch 4ever - 7 years ago

obviously they are! Make sure the Angels are much smaller in size and/or numbers though.

Blair Viator - 8 years ago

what size tank

Dutch 4ever - 7 years ago

pay attention

Cao Cuong Nguyen - 8 years ago

great tank

First second - 8 years ago

Absolutely stunning.

- - - 8 years ago

5x a day?! Who the hell has time for that?! Lol! I love these fish but that's a massive deal breaker.

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//il Mio blog Acquatico\\ - 8 years ago

the aquarium is overstocked

Sourav Maji - 8 years ago

which mm glass u use the 8 ft tank?

STEVE SMITH - 8 years ago

epic tank bro

Victoria Obricki - 8 years ago

What do you keep your temperatures at??

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Jonathan - 8 years ago

What are your thoughts on angelfish with discus? I have a 100g and I was hoping to put in 5 wild angels with around 4 or 5 discus?

David Stallard - 8 years ago

Has your discus and angels been living peaceful together? I read so many mixed reviews online.

BLΛƆK •PIИK - 9 years ago

Your tank is big enough for me swim in it.

Dutch 4ever - 7 years ago

then you are really small!

Wirty - 9 years ago

i i dont have a ro system in my house. i buy it from the shop. i might get one soon. but you was saying we needed to add minerals that the ro takes out. how can we do this?

Boby Udrea - 9 years ago

Is it ok to keep Angelfish with Discus? I've never had Discus, just angelfish & I was thinking of getting discus.

Annabel - 9 years ago

Wow! I would just die for a discus tank like yours!!! <3

BeautifulHazelEyes Acosta - 9 years ago

What is the lighting you use???

jose 123 - 9 years ago

congratulations by your beautiful tank...

Kace 50 - 9 years ago

Your tank is gorgeous! Fantastic aquascaping. Your blue discus look amazing.

hideeeeeersa5 - 9 years ago

2 foot... Uhhh 2 foot the other way

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K00L VIDEOS - 9 years ago

good advice great video

Christopher Davis - 9 years ago

Nick

violetsnowdrop405 - 9 years ago

how do you vacuum such a deep tank

Trae Stutzman - 9 years ago

Good vid!!!!

Discuslover - 9 years ago

Nice tank and very complete information

Andrew Mross - 9 years ago

Dude, that is the best freshwater tank I have ever seen. You do a great job. Keep up the good work

Cut It Up Freshh - 9 years ago

WOW, I must say this must be one of the best community tank Ive seen on YouTube.....seriously. Very nice....

almcloud - 9 years ago

great tank, thanks for the info!

AbdushShakur Ud Deen As Salafiun - 9 years ago

Abdush Shakur aquariums

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Thanks ozzy im only luck until water change time its a nightmare the tank and sump is about 1000ltrs

Zeki's Aquaddiction - 9 years ago

Great Discus Tank mate .I have a discus tank myself but not half as good as yours.

Zeki's Aquaddiction - 9 years ago

Will do. Thanks mate.

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Yeh people like the chat the subscribers will come the more you comment on other peoples videos and upload your own just stick with it

Zeki's Aquaddiction - 9 years ago

Bummer. Well, it's still a sick tank never the less. I concede. I am happy that your gonna go planted on another tank. Can't wait to see the fish. By the way, thanks for the comments. I don't get a lot given I only have 4 subs. lols. I'll try to talk more on my videos.I think that's what a lot of viewers prefer.

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Ive tried all sorts of plants root tabs and other stuff but i think the remineralising agent in my RO water for the discus also effects my plants. All these things ive learnt along the way. But i am planning a planted nano tank on tap water with some fish you dont see often on youtube. My tanks for that project are being delivered today ,so stay tuned for that

Zeki's Aquaddiction - 9 years ago

I was reading some of the comments you received about your plastic plants and I'm kinda undecided whether I's gonna try to convince you or not. If I'm gonna try,what I suggest is that you float a hardy plant like Elodea/Cabomba and see if it lives. if yes, the plant some and stick a root tab near it and theoretically, they will survive.

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Ive seen your tank its stunning i can not keep live plants as i use RO water and to dose a tank of this size would cost a fortune glad you like what you see

Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago

Some great advise here guys you need to watch this if you are in to Discus or are thinking of getting Discus.

This tank looks more amazing eveytime i see it. Can't believe how big scar is. I still think you should plant it. #paulneedsliveplants let's start a petition to get Paul planted guys. #IAA

Aarons Aquarium - 9 years ago

Get basic plants like amazon swords. My swords are in my fry tank with crap light, no substrate and RO water.

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Id love to plant it but my RO water makes the plants look like poopy doop lol and to dose with ferts would cost me an arm and a leg. Scar is huge now

Pondguru - 9 years ago

Nice video, man thanks for the upload. Is this part 1 as the video seems to cut out at the end?
I'm seeing a guy about closing the shop today as the guy who was going to buy it doesn't look like he is willing to put his hand in his pocket so I'll keep you informed on how that goes. Really looking forward to that but may arse will probably fall out when he tells me the associated costs, lol

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

That is too true Richard

Pondguru - 9 years ago

+PAUL MADFISH Yeah man people used to think Jimmy Saville was funny too, lol
I heard a great saying yesterday:
"Our ego is who we think we are but our character is who we really are"
There's many big egos and nasty characters in the detecting hobby but I suppose that is no different to any other hobby - there will always be total dongs in this world and all we can do is make sure we're not one of them, lol

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Im really pleased your meeting went well. Im even more pleased you will still be doing the mail order as i swear by your media im also looking forward to your metal detecting vids i find it really interesting what you manage to pull out of the ground. The channel you have had disliking all your vids i used to follow as i thought the guy was funny but after you explained about his children's prize giveaway contest where he was being dishonest i unsubbed him. I was also not aware that you need special permission to go and detect in certain places. As they say everyday is a school day lol

Pondguru - 9 years ago

+PAUL MADFISH Should all be sorted by end of next week - very positive meeting and I will be building a large unit at my home specifically for mail order so the media sales and associated stuff will continue to increase and be run as a proper business as it is too big to be something half arsed, lol

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Yeh sorry Richard the last 10 seconds of the vid cut for some reason nothing important at the end just a close out speech. Hope you get the shop stuff sorted soon im assuming your not stopping selling the media ? Thanks for stopping by much appreciated

dogglet1234 - 9 years ago

I like ur electric blue ram..is he expensive and do they die easily

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

The best way to keep them alive as they stress easy in new tanks is
1 drip acclimate them for 2 hours
2 separate them from other fish to reduce the stress
3 make sure they got plenty of hiding places
4 make sure you,ve done a water change just before you buy them to stop them going through another slight parameter swing

dogglet1234 - 9 years ago

Ooo pricy..i bought 6....four died..duno why also

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

They are like discus they dont like big swings in water parameters so drip acclimate for best survival chance. They cost about £12 uk pounds

Jorden Watkins - 9 years ago

Tank is amazing Paul. Great info I would love discus someday

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

They are great to just chill out and watch

Keith's Planted Aquariums - 9 years ago

Awesome video! People think that they really are hard but they just need slightly more care than some normal fish:)

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Thats right time needs to be spent on them as long as you have a bit of spare time you can have discus. Thanks for watching

summoner2183 - 9 years ago

Great tank Paul... thanks for doing this for us.

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

No worries i like helping people out

LCE CV - 9 years ago

Great video Paul I've been thing about buy Discuss for a 120 gallon tank that I will be build soon. Good tips and information you the best...

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Thanks a 120 would be great for discus just buy a good form of filtration as they are messy eaters

MASS Aquariums - 9 years ago

#love the Angels. Who would have thought Amazon Angels and Amazon discus would live together. #same country #same environment

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Thanks bro yes they do well together

TheAngry Fishman - 9 years ago

I know right. #no shit #duh

MASS Aquariums - 9 years ago

Your tank looks bad ass bro #downy#IAA

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Cheers bro #IAA

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Mike Nichols - 9 years ago

That is a beautiful tank right there Paul. Water is crisp and fish look sharp.

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Cheers mike

Daves Rift - 9 years ago

tank looks awesome paul. water is pristene.

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Thanks Dave

Ricky Kenerly Cichlids - 9 years ago

Great video! That aquarium is just shines with great care! Every fish in it seems happy!

rivallin laurent - 9 years ago

wonderfull discus tank!!!

Ricky Kenerly Cichlids - 9 years ago

You are welcome!

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Thanks Ricky

Chronicles of Chris' Fishroom. - 9 years ago

Awesome tank! Great tips. Well done.

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Glad you like the tips

DEA- Exotics - 9 years ago

another great video Paul great information

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Thanks

SLASHMASTER1989 - 9 years ago

great video cool info

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Thanks

SLEWER - 9 years ago

+PAUL MADFISH Also one of my fav tanks on here. I did reply to your question on the tank site you gave me don't know if you saw it. Great video

SLEWER - 9 years ago

Looool

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

The problem with the guy that served me was he thought he knew what he was on about he tried telling me i could not put panda Cory's with julli Cory's. Needless to say i put the fool right. That sort of thing is enough to make my piss boil lol

SLEWER - 9 years ago

+PAUL MADFISH Can imagine some of them are great it's a massive franchise. But some are just your causal no fucks given just pick your fish attitude. But most with that company are older generation that know their stuff. I am lucky to have that staff in mine..As for pets from home don't even do it, not even out of curiosity Lol

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Cheers bro im glad you like it after watching your vid the other day i went and gave my local maidenhead aquatics a try they had a great selection of fish but the staff wanted to talk to me like i have no idea what im talking about lol .

Matt B - 9 years ago

Any advice on gH ppm? Thanks, Great vid

Matt B - 9 years ago

Coolio. Thanks :)

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Sorry its not something i monster as i use RO water

Mbuna Marcus - Aquariums, Cichlids and More - 9 years ago

Beast tank Mate...just awesome.

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Thanks Marcus

IFG - 9 years ago

+SLEWER this is a BEAST RIGHT HERE!!!!!

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Thanks guys its also a beast to maintain

SLEWER - 9 years ago

Sure is Lol

IFG - 9 years ago

+PAUL MADFISH did you boil the wood before adding? If not what procedure did you use?

IFG - 9 years ago

Lol

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

No i did not i bought it from aquatic suppliers who pre soak there wood most of it is too big to fit in any pot to boil lol

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Feel free to comment

PAUL MADFISH - 9 years ago

Sorry the end of the vid cut early no idea why

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