Markv
03-05-2016, 09:30 AM
I just wanted to send some quick praise for Chicago Discus. I ordered 5 5" Super Red Turquoise Discus for my 125 planted tank. Fedex had mechanical issues with the plane, and fish were delayed an extra day. I was quite worried since outside temps were in the 30's. When the package arrived, the temp inside the cooler was 63 degrees. The packing was superb. All fish were triple bagged, and there were plenty of heat packs. The cold temps were simply a result of the shipping delays. I floated them for a bit to bring up water temps and let the fish loose in my q-tank. A few hours later, they were already begging for food and ate some freeze dried blackworms with gusto. Miranda checked in with me through the whole Fedex mishap. I could tell she cares a lot about the well being of these discus.
After a few days, I noticed some bullying in the q-tank. It was a bit cramped for these large fish, so I decided to move them to the planted tank. The planted tank is essentially dedicated for them(I don't have any other discus and don't plan on more), so I don't mind treating it if something comes up. At some point I'll start a tank thread. Thanks again Miranda!
Here's one that isn't camera shy. The other discus don't like my camera and show their stress bars, but are stress bar free the rest of the time.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1564/25406880572_c35aa7ec6d_z.jpg
After a few days, I noticed some bullying in the q-tank. It was a bit cramped for these large fish, so I decided to move them to the planted tank. The planted tank is essentially dedicated for them(I don't have any other discus and don't plan on more), so I don't mind treating it if something comes up. At some point I'll start a tank thread. Thanks again Miranda!
Here's one that isn't camera shy. The other discus don't like my camera and show their stress bars, but are stress bar free the rest of the time.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1564/25406880572_c35aa7ec6d_z.jpg