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I am changing my 55 gal over to a Discus tank with live plants. I am trying to get the plants up and going prior to adding Discs. I bought 2 24 inch 65W 6700K Lamp Fixtures. These sounded about right from what I read. My questions are:
1. Is this lighting OK for Discus and low to medium level plants? Will this light cause algae growth with just a few plants. I want to get more (see next question) but added a couple (water sprite, Marble Queen Ricican Sword, Micro sword) to see how they would do. The Micro and the Marble swords are doing ok but the other is looking week.
2. What types of plants are the easiest to start with that can withstand the 82-84 degree temps required for Discus.
3. I put some substrate (eco or something close to that) and then put small black gravel on top..Do I need to be adding fertilizer right away?
4. This is a bit off the subject but do Discus like Rocks or caves better..I have driftwood and got some rocks ready to ad.
I am sure these questions have been answered somewhere but there is so much info I need to ask as I go. Thanks for your help.
1. Is this lighting OK for Discus and low to medium level plants? Will this light cause algae growth with just a few plants. I want to get more (see next question) but added a couple (water sprite, Marble Queen Ricican Sword, Micro sword) to see how they would do. The Micro and the Marble swords are doing ok but the other is looking week.
2. What types of plants are the easiest to start with that can withstand the 82-84 degree temps required for Discus.
3. I put some substrate (eco or something close to that) and then put small black gravel on top..Do I need to be adding fertilizer right away?
4. This is a bit off the subject but do Discus like Rocks or caves better..I have driftwood and got some rocks ready to ad.
I am sure these questions have been answered somewhere but there is so much info I need to ask as I go. Thanks for your help.