240 Gallon Planted Discus Tank January 2017 - Teardown and Rescape

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WoundrousMindTrick - 6 years ago

2 inches of garden soil is too much. 1 inch is max to avoid any major troubles.

Joops Miranda - 6 years ago

i wish i had the same patience as you .... awesome job

Lets Get It Fitness A.K.A Bigjayinga - 6 years ago

Looks good

supertrooper1492 - 6 years ago

Hello! Thank you for this documentation about running this great aquarium!- Could you please explain why you chose single LED light bulbs (10 x 14 Watt,dimmable, together 12600 lumen) and not 2 or 3 T5 tubes with good reflektors? This would have been more economical in purchase with similar light output?

Thank you!

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 6 years ago

That is a good comparison of LED vs T5 lights. I guess, I like the modularity of LED bulbs on a track system...I can put a spotlight on a red, high light plant, for example, without it causing algae build up on the anubias nearby. And I think the efficiency is similar between the two...100 lumens per watt of consumption...so the electric bill would be similar...but you're right each LED bulb is more expensive than a T5 bulb.

Mano Hgh - 6 years ago

Beautiful. Alot of effort.

TheTheladrillo23 - 6 years ago

excellent! i got a question bro, how do you prepare your water to do your water changes or in this case for refill the tank from 0? i mean obviously you keep discuss in there and maybe you do some special routine..

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 6 years ago

TheTheladrillo23
sorry, please use https://youtu.be/IsibC8WFtzk
thanks

TheTheladrillo23 - 6 years ago

The Automatic Mileage Tracker......

TheTheladrillo23 - 6 years ago

mileIQ

TheTheladrillo23 - 6 years ago

Sorry fella, but this link shows something about cars :---

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 6 years ago

TheTheladrillo23
I have an automatic water changing system. Please check out: https://youtu.be/d8AEoNHSJZ0
Thanks!

Fish Cutie - 6 years ago

wow...simply amazing

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 6 years ago

Thanks Fish Cutie!

Thomas Wilhelmsen - 6 years ago

Can i ask what kind of lightning this is ?

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 6 years ago

Thomas, i'm using track lighting with gooseneck and standard pendants. The bulbs are 100 Watt LED, 5600K spectrum, Par 38 from my local home improvement store. Thanks!

Pedarsag - 6 years ago

Wow discus get big. I wish I could have a nice big tank like that. Gravel vacuuming is probably a huge chore but you are way understocked so it doesn't seem like you have to do that all too much.

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 6 years ago

Thanks! I have a video of my maintenance process here: https://youtu.be/as3iQuHbduY It's not that bad.

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Natural Mystic - 6 years ago

GOOD MOVE !!

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 6 years ago

thanks!

Jwalant J - 6 years ago

what is the measurement of that tank???
length, breadth and height??

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 6 years ago

The 240 gallon tank is 8 ft x 2 ft x 2ft (2.4 x 0.66 x 0.66 meters). Thanks!

Roylevis - 6 years ago

looks amazing.

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 6 years ago

Thanks!

Korhan Ozkan - 6 years ago

best of the aquascap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvZZkfPfJF4

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 6 years ago

Nice tank!

sempreviva82 - 7 years ago

When I see such beauty I am proud of my fellow humans :))))))))))))))))))))))

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Thank you!

squall leonhart - 7 years ago

viva il discus!

Rankcrusher - 7 years ago

cool

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Jonathan Fayard
thanks!

Jose Amaya - 7 years ago

beautiful tank

Thomas Martin - 7 years ago

very well done

MASS Aquariums - 7 years ago

Very nice

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john strachan - 7 years ago

Superb.

Salamander Fangskin - 7 years ago

What lights are those?

Phil Tron - 7 years ago

What sand is that!?!?

Phil Tron - 7 years ago

Nooooooooo i wish i waited. I just bought some other stuff hahaha.. Ill have to go back and return

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Here is the link from Lowes:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sakrete-60-lbs-All-Purpose-Sand/3375786

Phil Tron - 7 years ago

Hey man, could you give me the exact name/image of the package? Ive purchased play sand before but it was just all grey and ugly looking, not like your sand which has a much more golden yellow beach vibe to it. Which is what im after, thanks for the help!

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Lowe's coarse play sand. Thanks!

Frederick Dunn - 7 years ago

Wow, I have sooo many questions! First, such a fantastic aquatic environment you have and fun to watch! Thumbs UP on that alone! I see kitchen details in the background, is this setup on a concrete slab, or are you on a normal wooden floor? With a 240 gallon setup, you're weighing in at over 1,920 lbs, so just call it a ton. What did you do to support the system? I know it's not new as this is a refurbishment, and sorry if that question was already answered somewhere else. Any idea what the electrical load is with all of the lights, filter system and other components? Just trying to work out in my head what the continuing cost would be. Thank you so much for sharing your project.

Frederick Dunn - 7 years ago

Holy cow... 65.00/month? It's amazing and thanks for the reply. I figured you had to have some solid support. I'll check out your other video!

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Frederick,
This setup is in my basement with concrete foundation. Please see my other video for the stand build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px-AIHdy4vs&lc=z13qjp5q2nasz3klf22qi1rwwyeasv4dz
I also have another video where I show the electricity cost...its about $65 per month (412 kW-h per month). Thanks for watching.

420skidrow - 7 years ago

sas f

Gregor Miller - 7 years ago

Great post. You and King of DIY should share notes:)

Rustam Gurung - 7 years ago

How long did you wait until you put the fish in the tank???

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Hi Rustam,
After changing the water several times to clean the debris, I put back the k-1 media in my sump (I initially put the k-1 media in another tank in my fish room). Then after a couple of days, I put the fish back in.
Thanks for watching!

black sea and others - 7 years ago

Looks great! I love aquariums with empty spaces! Room for the animals to dwell. The music in your video is epic...!

Clearwater Beach Home search Merry Donovan - 7 years ago

I think that tank would look even better in my house. Great job

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

haha thanks!

Russell NKD - 7 years ago

Wow this is gorgeous !!!!

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electric water - 7 years ago

amazing love the scape I've subscribed to you channel

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Thank you!

wyzemann - 7 years ago

That's a corner of heaven in a box!

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Thanks!

Fish Life - 7 years ago

Check out our channel where we post videos of fishing and about our fish aquariums. Don't forget to subscribe!

ganesan subramaniam - 7 years ago

add some floating plants for shade...discus love some shade

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

thanks for the feedback!

Nigel Hobson - 7 years ago

what is the purpose of the board under the rocks?

patelike - 7 years ago

so the rocks dont sink into the sand and possibly causing a small rock slide

Nigel Hobson - 7 years ago

What is the music?

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

"Black and White" by Max Surla

Pinto Aquariums - 7 years ago

that was a lot of work..cool video

Silver Surfer - 7 years ago

Waste of time, money, & resources?

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

haha...happiness is priceless!

Victor Tardi - 7 years ago

Very nice look! What its the mark of bulds

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Thanks! The bulbs are Phillips brand LEDs.

Dee From Brooklyn - 7 years ago

great build. you've got my sub.

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Something Fishy Juno - 7 years ago

What did you use to support the rocks if you don't mind? will it not affect or diffuse chemicals in the water?

Something Fishy Juno - 7 years ago

PlantedDiscusFishTank thanks for claryfying. coz im doing some aquascape with rocks too

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

That's a good question. According to Sterilite (the brand of the tote/lid)..." Our products are made of polypropylene and polyethylene that are safe for food storage. No PVCs, Latex, Teflon, Phthalates chemicals, fungicides, Bishphenol A (BPAs), or antibacterial chemicals are used in our manufacturing process."

Something Fishy Juno - 7 years ago

PlantedDiscusFishTank doesn't the blue lid emit chemicals in the water?

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

If you notice in the rescape video, I put a blue plastic platform at the bottom (this was a 20 gallon tote lid/cover). This platform has a "lip" around the perimeter that prevents the rocks from sliding out.
I picked up these rocks from the nearby river/creek and I boiled them to kill any microorganisms and to minimize any leaching that may happen. Thanks for the comment!

Robert Brennan - 7 years ago

Wow you are fast!. The tank and the inhabitants are beautiful!

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Thank you!

D Leal - 7 years ago

what is that plant that is above water called?

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

The emersed plant is an Anubias Frazeri. Thanks!

Sam Scharder - 7 years ago

Love discus but too much work.

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

I agree Discus can be high maintenance, but I think automating the water changes can make them relatively easy to keep. Making beefheart food can also be a lot of work, but flakes, freeze-dried, and frozen foods work too.

4EL 4ELIUS - 7 years ago

My discussions from Russia !!

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Ok cool!

4EL 4ELIUS - 7 years ago

https://youtu.be/kxGb-Tey8Fk. SUPER DISKUS

4EL 4ELIUS - 7 years ago

PlantedDiscusFishTank My discussions from Russia !!

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Thanks! You have great looking discus also! Do your discus come from Asia or Germany (Stendker)?

Matthew Kluczinske - 7 years ago

What brand of light strip are you using? I was struggling to find something that had a strip light with hanging lights like the four you have on the right.

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Matt,
I bought the track/rail separate from the gooseneck. Here are the links to both:
8ft Hampton Bay track/rail: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-Gooseneck-Black-Linear-Track-Head-EC1150BK/100460017
Hampton Bay Gooseneck track head: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-Gooseneck-White-Linear-Track-Lighting-EC1150WH/100117483
Hope this helps!

david rios - 7 years ago

Looks bitchin Nice job

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Thanks!

John Fitzpatrick - 7 years ago

Great video , just wondering do you feed dry food to the discus, and how do you find water changes withe planted tank, I see its dirted tank , but do you bother fertilising the water column ?

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

John, I do feed a mix of freeze dried beefheart, Prime Reef flakes, and freeze dried blackworms. The live red worms are a treat every few days.
With regards to fertilizing the water column, I do add seachem iron for the red rubin swords...I know it gets diluted with the water changes, but the red rubins seem to be ok with a small dosage. Thanks for the comment!

Mike Kollin - 7 years ago

You are a God!!
Fish Tank God to the Fishies in your Tank! :)

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

haha, thanks!

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Paul Sam - 7 years ago

beautiful, wish i had that talent. aren't you afraid that the Serpae will nip the slower moving Discus.

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

thank you! with a large tank, the serpae keep to their school and nip at each other (fun to watch!). They are actually cautious of the bigger discus and stay out of their way!

Nathan Bryant - 7 years ago

What lighting did you use?

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

These are DIY track lighting from home depot. The bulbs are LED, 5000K, PAR 38, 100 Watts equivalent each. Thanks!

Galaxy 0310 - 7 years ago

asshole where is discuss fish

MELODY MUNRO - 7 years ago

On the far right of the tank.

Travis Hemming - 7 years ago

So great!

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

thank you!

Creole from Damsko !! - 7 years ago

~Hold up, plain gardensole you are using in your tank ???

David Akerlund - 7 years ago

plants tend to like dirt lol

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Yes sir! Dirted tank!

Robert DeKane - 7 years ago

That was funny. Don't have time honey I'm busy. I've said that many times and incurred many lonely nights.

Robert DeKane - 7 years ago

Smart man!

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Robert DeKane Haha...I made sure I told her before posting...so she's fully aware I was kidding!

MsKoffeinjunky - 7 years ago

Did a lot of fish die after putting it in the not run in tank?

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

MsKoffeinjunky No, moved all of them into a separate tank, then after finishing the aquascape, and letting the water clear up, I put the filter back and then the fish.
Over the years, I have lost many fish due to various reasons...electricity outage, filter pump breaking, etc.
Thanks for watching.

xSean145 - 7 years ago

Nice bro! Im getting a tank that large too soon. So sweet

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

xSean145 Thanks!

Fe derik - 7 years ago

Long tanks are always challenging for aquascape. Especially the middle section.

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Fe derik I agree it is a challenge, but in time it will be filled with amazon swords. Thanks for the comment!

Gabriel Bernal - 7 years ago

awesome! what dimension is your tank? LxWxH in inches? just curious :)

Gabriel Bernal - 7 years ago

thanks for responding. :) i am planning to build a tank. this will definitely help :)

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Gabriel Bernal Thank you! The tank is 96"x24"x24". The acrylic is 0.5" thick.

Cindy O'Hara - 7 years ago

Awesome tank!

King Aquarium - 7 years ago

Awesome

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Fish Tropic - 7 years ago

sweeet

Raquel Lee - 7 years ago

Just wondering did you place sand over the small stones,,,,at the bottom of the tank....I have small stones as the base of my tank and was wondering how do I clean the tank with DISCUS in my tank.....with out causing a problem with my fish...stress them out......

Raquel Lee - 7 years ago

Thanks for your info...

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Raquel, I have the sand on the very top layer. Also I have the soil and sand sloped so that the center area is higher than the edges which forces the fish waste to gather towards the sides of the tank. Then I can vacuum easily without disturbing the sand too much.

Susmita Bhattacharjee - 7 years ago

please let me know the fertilizer you are using and water parameters!! thanks in advance :)
and you creativity is redefining the beauty ..keep up the good work

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Susmita, I sprinkled some osmocote before I put down the garden soil. Not much fertilizer after that other than some seachem iron for the red rubin sword. The 2 inches of garden soil lasted about 3 years prior to the rescape.
Water parameters:
Temperature 82F to 84F, PH = 7.5, TDS = 400 ppm. I have well water, so no chlorine. Thanks for the comment!

Carlos Amaral - 7 years ago

You can't go wrong with Vivaldi and a planted discus tank! Gorgeous!

Tiemen - 7 years ago

Carlos Amaral first of all; thank you very much for answering my question. But I can't find it... you sure?

Pieter-Matthijs Bolt - 7 years ago

The song is 'City of Gods' by Ghostra Nostra.

Tiemen - 7 years ago

Carlos Amaral how is this music piece called? Please let me know

II Knucklez II - 7 years ago

love the new scape!

II Knucklez II - 7 years ago

PlantedDiscusFishTank check out my 180g I'm adding discus soon

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Thanks!

movingWater - 7 years ago

i like your setup very much. and i love vivaldi. i like your DIY lights solution. how much Watt is each bulb? next time you do a rescape go bare bottom. tie plants to driftwood and you will reduce the algae issue as food doesnt rot in hidden corners, and you can grow bigger discus.

PlantedDiscusFishTank - 7 years ago

Thanks movingWater! My lights are 100 Watt equivalent LEDs (uses 20W), 5000K from homedepot. I agree, it's a challenge to do a fully planted tank with discus and I think that is part of the fun for me...finding that balance. But I you are right that going bare bottom would be beneficial to the discus...I might go that route on the next one.

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