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Filtration Methods For The Discus Tank


Good filtration is the prime priority in the discus tank. Basically, there are three types of filtration - mechanical, chemical and biological. Let's start with the basics...

Mechanical filtration removes the uneaten food, waste products and acumulated plant waste from the tank. Different methods will accomplish this - pads, sponges, and floss, to name a few. The objective here is to capture the dirt before it pollutes the tank to high levels. Common filter floss is inexpensive, and highly efficient, making it a good medium for the tank filter. One must keep in mind, however, that the function of the mechanical filter is basically aesthetic.

Filtering using chemical filtration takes place at the molecular level. The most commonly used medium is activated charcoal. Activated charcoal adsorbs a huge amount of pollutants in the tank, and discoloration, antimony, arsenic, chlorine, chloramine, chromium, hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, phosphate plus some of the heavy metals and other toxins in different degrees. (adsorbs: Formation of a thin film on a surface.) It does not, however, remove ammonia, nitrite or nitrate, so don't expect it to do the job of biological or mechanical filtration. If your tap water is overly high in phosphates or nitrates, there is the chance that your fish won't do well until you pretreat the water with activated charcoal or other specific resins. If you live in the city, chances are good that the city can provide you with an analysis of their provided water. If, however, you live in the country, and have your own well, then the water should be sent to a lab for testing.

Activated charcoal can produce crystal-clear water, but the downside of this is that one tends to rely on the activated charcoal to cover up sloppy maintenance. It should be used as a back up only, and you should not be dependent on activated charcoal to keep water safe and clean for the Discus. Frequent water change is the only real insurance you have of keeping your Discus safe and in good health.

I have saved biofiltration for last because it is the most important aspect of a good environment for Discus. Without good biofiltration practices, your Discus will not survive. Mechanical and chemical filtration results can be seen visibly - the tank just looks cleaner. Even though chemical filtration does remove some of the toxic materials from the water, it takes biofiltration to make the water safe for habitation.

Cycling a tank is a practice that reproduces the nitrogen cycle in the aquarium. In the aquarium, we need beneficial bacteria, which are known as nitrobacters. (Proline Bacteria is a well known brand of bacteria strain used in aquaria. A kit for starting the normal freshwater tank is a little over $9.00.) These "good" bacteria colonize the filter media and every surface of the tank. The most beneficial of these bacteria is Nitrosomonas sp. which consumes the toxic ammonia that is produced by decomposition of fish waste, plant matter, and uneaten food. In the Nitrogen Cycle, the ammonia is reduced to nitrite. The nitrite is then consumed by Nitrobacter sp. and is reduced to nitrate, which is the least toxic end-product of nitrification. The nitrate is then removed from you system by a regular water-change regimen.

Maintaining a healthy bacterial colony in the biological part of your filtration system is quite simple if care is taken to not destroy the colony. When cleaning the media, use only tank water. Never use hot water or fresh tap water to clean the sponges or media, but instead gently rinse and carefully wring out excess water in a pail of tank water. The goal here is to maintain the highest rate of bacteria as possible on the media.

It is possible that your biological filter will crash if the aquarium is left without power for a day. The bacteria are without oxygen for a period of time which will cause them to die, your fish will be gasping for breath, and a foul smell is encountered in the tank. Never simply turn the filter back on! this will flood the aquarium with toxins, and the media must be replaced if a crash occurs.

Following these simple principles will help to insure that your Discus have a happy and safe environment for many years. Again, there is no subistitue for regular water changes, but by following these simple rules, chances of survivial of the Discus are much higher.

Alden Smith is a published author, and has been marketing on the internet for 7 years. His website, King Discus, is an active gathering place for discus breeders and lovers of discus fish. His wife Betsy is the administrator of All The Best Recipes a site rich in online recipes and cookbooks.


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Woman charged in dog attack had pets taken away before: court  CBC.ca

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'We were just shocked': Pet owners recount alleged dog trainer scam, abuse  Dayton Daily News

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Adopt a dog or puppy at a discounted rate from San Antonio Pets Alive on Saturday  KSAT San Antonio

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In wake of canine respiratory disease outbreak, Colorado bill targets pet facilities  The Denver Post

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Rentals and condos would be required to allow pets under proposed bylaw in Arlington  CBS Boston

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April 2024 solar eclipse isn't a great place for pets, experts say  USA TODAY

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Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  The Seattle Times

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"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned  WSBT-TV

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Humane Society of Missouri pets for adoption  St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Pets With Jobs: Where to Meet Portland's Professional Pups, Career Kitties and Busy Birds  Willamette Week

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The Pets Issue  Charleston City Paper

Hartford's Holy Trinity Church is letting pets in the pews - CT Insider
Hartford's Holy Trinity Church is letting pets in the pews  CT Insider

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How do cicadas mix with pets? Experts have answers as 17-year cicada season nears  CBS News

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Should you be worried about the eclipse's effect on your pets?  News 5 Cleveland WEWS

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Pet of the Week: Padmé from the Pender County Animal Shelter  WECT

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Pets of the Week: Koda and Apollo  WDIO

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Marion County Pets: Boss, Roxy, and Jewel - Gainesville  WCJB

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Don't surrender pets to a shelter. Send in a pro to reverse bad behavior, says Utah trainer  KSL NewsRadio

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March 29 Adoptable Pets in St. Pete  The Gabber Newspaper

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Pet of the Week: Charley  LebTown

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MDARD - MDARD Encourages Owners to Help Keep Pets Safe this Spring Holiday Season  Michigan Courts

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Wellness company launches CBD line for pets  Pet Food Processing

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Pets of the week | North Vernon | madisoncourier.com  Madison Courier

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Pets of the Week: Cairo, Charlie, HoneyBee and Ollie are available for adoption  Long Beach Press Telegram

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Marion County Pets: Boss, Roxy, and Jewel  WCJB

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Keep your pets safe on Easter with these tips  KSAT San Antonio

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Vancouver Safe Stay site provides ‘sense of stability’ by allowing pets  KOIN.com

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Japanese pet owners warned after dozens of house fires linked to cats, dogs  South China Morning Post

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Meet 4 pets available at Burke County Animal Services  Morganton News Herald

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Winnie to be Sworn-In as WeHo Honorary Pet Mayor at Picasso Pets Event - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News ...  WEHO TIMES

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Pets of the week: Doberman and borzoi looking for new home together after their owner died  The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Clemson University introduces revamped policy for pets on campus  UpstateToday

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WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Kane  WNCT

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South Carolina expert weighs in on vaccinating pets  WLTX.com

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Vets fret as private equity snaps up clinics, pet care companies • Stateline  Stateline

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Best Pet Insurance for Multiple Pets (March 2024)  MarketWatch

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Steps you can take to prepare your pets for summer  CBS Pittsburgh

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Toxic toads that can kill pets in minutes are breeding in Florida  The Hill

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FUREVER HOMES: Pets of the Week | News | thecourierexpress.com  The Courier-Express

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Pets of the week | Features | davisenterprise.com  Davis Enterprise

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Global Pet Care Market Set for Growth – CAGR of 5.22% Projected Over 2023-2028: Ground Breaking Technological ...  GlobeNewswire

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Help loveable pets score new homes  The Sun Newspapers

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Pet Parents Swear These 24 Products Are Super Helpful In The Spring  BuzzFeed

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Family, pets displaced after Phoenix home fire  FOX 10 News Phoenix

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Easter Items: Here Are 6 Which Are Deadly For Your Pets  96.3 KKLZ

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With Crowded Pet Shelters, Foster Care Eases Strain  ccxmedia.org

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Shelter Pets: March 29, 2024 | | avpress.com  Antelope Valley Press

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Common health issues in senior pets  FOX 13 Tampa

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Pet-sitting: A unique way to travel the world for free  BBC.com

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"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned  WSBT-TV

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Proposed bylaw would have condos and rentals required to allow pets in Arlington  CBS Boston

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QC Animal Welfare Center, Milan, gives tips on keeping pets safe during storms  WHBF - OurQuadCities.com

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Help Loveable Pets Score New Homes at Special Burlington County Animal Shelter Open House on April 7  Burlington County, NJ - Official Website

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The Champaign Humane Society wants to help pets find new homes — without entering shelters  IPM Newsroom

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Pets on the Plaza: Meet Royal - 47abc  WMDT

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53 pets spayed & neutered during S.N.I.P. bus event at Heritage Park  KGET 17

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  Mayo Clinic

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Pet of the Week: Padmé from the Pender County Animal Shelter  WECT

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Top 3 trends seen at Global Pet Expo 2024  Pet Food Processing

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KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Sara  KCBD

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Evergarden | Pet of the Week | thv11.com  THV11.com KTHV

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Who's ready for Woofstock? | Pets | kvoa.com  KVOA Tucson News

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‘Pet trusts’ in America are growing as pet ownership goes up  KMVT

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Clemson introduces revamped policy for domestic animals (pets)  Clemson News

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Veterinary surgeon: Spare flat-faced pets the respiratory distress  Phys.org

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Pet of the Week: 2024 pets  WTOP

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What are they thinking? Animal communicators may help you find out  Charleston City Paper

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Pet Tutor Treat Dispenser Review 2024: Pros, Cons & Verdict – Dogster  Dogster.com

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City of West Hollywood's Free 'Picasso Pets' Event Returns to West Hollywood Park and will Feature the Swearing-In of ...  City of West Hollywood

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Shelter of Hope Adoptable Pets  Penn Yan Chronicle-Express

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Woman's Kind Gesture Toward Overheated Squirrel Turns Into Something Magical  Parade Pets

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Meet Waffles and Pancakes: Our Pets of the Day  FOX 5 Atlanta

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Local animal shelter reaches max capacity  WVVA

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Make sure your pets are receiving the proper care for their age  WWLP.com

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Arlington resident says dogs 'terrorizing' neighborhood killed 7 of her cats  WJXT News4JAX

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Humane Fort Wayne: Pet of the Week 3/28  21 Alive News

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Alexandria Pet Of The Week: An Energetic Girl In Her Senior Years  Patch

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Pet of the week • 03-29-24  Dallas Voice

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Best Pet Insurance Companies for March 2024  NerdWallet

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Protecting Pets and Livestock from Ticks – Sheridan Media  Sheridan Media

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Enhancing lives with Nashville Therapy Pets  News Channel 5 Nashville

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Pets Of The Week: Meet Daphne And Persian  Los Alamos Daily Post

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Jersey's Journeys: Adoptable pets at PACC  KGUN 9 Tucson News

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Stardew Valley: How To Rename Your Pet  GameRant

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Love 4 Pets: March 28, 2024 - KOB.com  KOB 4

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Tulsa Animal Welfare Explains Ordinance Requiring Residents Provide Shelter For Pets  news9.com KWTV

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20 Most Popular Pets Statistics in the US: Updated in 2024 – Dogster  Dogster.com

For her services, North Ridgeville notary public asks for pet food - The Morning Journal
For her services, North Ridgeville notary public asks for pet food  The Morning Journal

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Pets of the week: Xena is a cuddly puppy. Bear is a gorgeous tabby  MLive.com

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53 pets spayed & neutered during S.N.I.P. bus event at Heritage Park  Yahoo! Voices

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Meet Otis & Barney, our Pets of the Day for March 28  Dayton 24/7 Now

Enjoy reduce animal adoption fees this Easter at local pet rescues - News3LV
Enjoy reduce animal adoption fees this Easter at local pet rescues  News3LV

Vets issue chocolate warning to pet owners this Easter - Yahoo Lifestyle UK
Vets issue chocolate warning to pet owners this Easter  Yahoo Lifestyle UK

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The Hardest Part About Having a Reactive Dog Is Other Pet Parents – Dogster  Dogster.com

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16 UK Pet Ownership Statistics in 2024: General & Regional Facts – Dogster  Dogster.com

These plants bloom in western Washington over spring. They’re also toxic to your pets - Tacoma News Tribune
These plants bloom in western Washington over spring. They’re also toxic to your pets  Tacoma News Tribune

Adopt or Foster Pets with FWACC - WANE
Adopt or Foster Pets with FWACC  WANE

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Pets Fur People: Meet Phoebe  KETK | FOX51 | EastTexasMatters.com

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The pet I’ll never forget: Buddy the rescue dog, whose final walk brought him so much joy  The Guardian

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CSFD receives animal rescue equipment in honor of retiring leader  Colorado Springs Gazette

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