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phidelt85
02-20-2008, 07:10 PM
Well, it's high time for an update. After my 55gal tank cracked, I moved these guys to the 55 acrylic below. It's not the best tank for shots as you guys know in my "acrylic repair" thread, it's pretty scratched up and makes for taking pics difficult.

The Alenquers are doing quite well. I have since added an autofeeder and now they don't quite associate me with food all the time and duck under a filter into a tight "discus ball" whenever I go to clean their tank or walk into the area, so I've been working to break that thought process out of their little heads, and it's working. They still squabble amongst themselves whenever they are feeding; however, they all are eating well. I have attached some photos and have a video uploading as I type. :)

They primarily eat FBW, flakes, and pellets, with FBS and live red wrigglers as a snack every now and again.

They are developing the red in the base of their anal fins and some of them are starting to show more blue in their forheads as is evident in one of the photos. They also are getting the red tips on their pelvic fins. They look really nice when they're out swimming around.

Well here are the pics:

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t78/cuervogold85/Discus%20Hobbyist%20Challenge%20Pics/02-20-08/DSC04249.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t78/cuervogold85/Discus%20Hobbyist%20Challenge%20Pics/02-20-08/DSC04250.jpg
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http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t78/cuervogold85/Discus%20Hobbyist%20Challenge%20Pics/02-20-08/DSC04253.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t78/cuervogold85/Discus%20Hobbyist%20Challenge%20Pics/02-20-08/DSC04256.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t78/cuervogold85/Discus%20Hobbyist%20Challenge%20Pics/02-20-08/DSC04258.jpg
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http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t78/cuervogold85/Discus%20Hobbyist%20Challenge%20Pics/02-20-08/DSC04264.jpg
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Condor
02-20-2008, 09:00 PM
They are beautiful, Jose. Well done.

Adrian

alxjss
02-20-2008, 09:09 PM
Nice pics Jose. Fish r looking real good. Luckily, they survived the broken tank deal. Great job bud;)

Kindredspirit
02-20-2008, 09:14 PM
They look great, Jose!! How long have you had them now?

phidelt85
02-20-2008, 09:47 PM
Thanks, everybody!! I love these little guys.

Marie, I've had them since the last week of December.

BTW, here's a video for ya'll.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQqUIYhtdH8

two utes
02-20-2008, 10:05 PM
Hi there Jose!.
I really enjoyed reading your report and watching the video clip.:D
Your babies are looking really good. Also I'm glad that 'half dead' is now king of the castle. What a turn around. How's 'Poo' going is he still being a litte Sh*t?
Keep up the good work mate! Looking forward to your next report.:D

Tropical Haven
02-20-2008, 11:21 PM
Looking really good, keep up the outstanding job.

Jason
02-20-2008, 11:51 PM
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

phidelt85
02-21-2008, 12:15 AM
Thanks, Jason and Scott!

Hey, Joe, yea it's pretty sweet that Lil Half Dead is the king of his own domain :) (for you Seinfeld fans). Poo is still a lil "sh*t" but half dead and a couple of the others give it right back. :D It's really interesting to watch all these little guys interact with each other.

GrillMaster
02-21-2008, 12:37 AM
After lookin at those pics Jose, I ran upstairs an dumped a 1/2 lb of BH in the tank!! ;) :D :D

They are lookin amazing my friend! Nice job...:thumbsup:

tc
Mark

phidelt85
02-21-2008, 12:42 AM
After lookin at those pics Jose, I ran upstairs an dumped a 1/2 lb of BH in the tank!! ;) :D :D

They are lookin amazing my friend! Nice job...:thumbsup:

tc
Mark


You are too damn funny, Mark!! I'm here trying to keep up with you! :D

Darren's Discus
02-21-2008, 03:03 AM
Jose,
great work my friend looking fantastic.


cheers

phidelt85
02-21-2008, 04:33 AM
Thanks, Darren, it's greatly appreciated! :)

alxjss
02-21-2008, 06:34 AM
Great video Jose. I love them. U r very good at that. Wish i was. I was playing w/my camera, now its messed up so have to figure out how to get it back to take some decent pics. Great job Jose:)

korbi_doc
02-21-2008, 10:18 AM
:D Hey Jose, those babies are lookin' great....good job on the video...& that tank may be scratched, but it sure is still very functional...keep up the good work, those fish are doin' sooo well......look forward to more success....

Dottie ;)

phidelt85
02-21-2008, 11:26 AM
Heehee, I was looking at the photos and just realized that I should have flipped the foam board on the back. According to the last picture, these discus have a 15yr warranty :D

two utes
02-21-2008, 09:53 PM
Half your luck Jose! Mine didn't come with any warrenty at all. LOL.:)

Kindredspirit
02-22-2008, 11:35 AM
Heehee, I was looking at the photos and just realized that I should have flipped the foam board on the back. According to the last picture, these discus have a 15yr warranty :D


That is hilarious! Only from you, babe!



http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_11_6.gif

phidelt85
02-22-2008, 12:12 PM
Yea, it still tickles my belly thinkin' of it. :D

Ardan
02-22-2008, 07:00 PM
I like them a lot!!:D

Thanks for the update

Ardan

GrillMaster
02-28-2008, 01:08 AM
Heehee, I was looking at the photos and just realized that I should have flipped the foam board on the back. According to the last picture, these discus have a 15yr warranty :D

I would PM Al that pic an make him honor it!! :D :D :D

If they die in 15 years ya get 8 free fish after the $250 deductible.

tc
Mark

phidelt85
02-28-2008, 01:26 AM
I would PM Al that pic an make him honor it!! :D :D :D

If they die in 15 years ya get 8 free fish after the $250 deductible.

tc
Mark

Yea, I should!! :D

BSW
02-28-2008, 08:24 AM
AAHHH,
But it says "Limited" Warranty, you got to watch out for those !
The fish look fantastic, I'm so glad they made it through the cracked tank disaster. That could of been so much worse. Video is great, you do a really nice job of that.
Nice update !
Thanks
B

Kenny's Discus
02-28-2008, 08:51 AM
Such wonderful work bringing them up to their current size and form, Jose!:thumbsup: Thanks for sharing the pics with us and keep up the nice work!

Kenny

phidelt85
02-28-2008, 06:15 PM
Doh, B, I didn't see the limited. They always getcha somehow. :D

Kenny, thank you for th compliment. It has thus far been an adventure with these guys.