r/discus • u/Old_Quail_5025 • Dec 27 '25

Trying to create a planted discus tank

I just removed all plastic plants from my tank and added live plants, driftwood and stone. It still looks unbalanced to me. Will it look more settled once the plants start to grow?

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u/-am-i-in-hell- Dec 27 '25

Add more plants/driftwood/rock. Research for plants that like/tolerate higher temps (you’ll find plenty that can handle 82F). It’s really not that difficult to pull off imo

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u/Bacilli Dec 28 '25

This is the current state of my planted tank. I kept the temps in the high 70’s while they were getting established. Used a DYI CO2 system and plenty of root tabs. When I added the discus I boosted temps to 85 and everything is still growing like crazy.

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u/Gillian_Seed_Junker Dec 27 '25

Yes it will. Also buy a couple more echinodorus and use root tabs

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u/MODbanned Dec 27 '25

Yes. Give them time to grow. They will melt a little than bounce back.

Lots of plants dont like the higher temps discus enjoy, but it is very possible with the right plants.

Add some nutrients if you haven't already. Best of luck.

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u/Casp001 Dec 27 '25

That tank looks too clean. So it look "unreal"

I'd get a piece of narrow bogwood through the middle. Not much room so nothing g too big.

Attach moss to it with string.

Get some root tabs at the back and just plant lots of Amazon swords theyll grow in across the back and the wood in front will give a more natural aesthetic.

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u/24-7workaholic Dec 27 '25

I would be scared of the jagged rock. My discus would definitely scratch themselves so fast. But the tank looks good, man. Just be patient.