wgtaylor
06-09-2009, 05:25 PM
Ok, these discus have been here only three weeks today but......I can see some noticeable growth, for sure,.....I think. :)
Not sure if I will get that one inch per month growth for the next few months but will give it my best shot. :D
I am still feeding beefheart/shrimp mix twice per day and flake two to three times with pellets once at midday. This seems to be good to keep their bellies full most of the day.
I still like feeding the flake food because it gives all six babies equal chance to get their fill. The flake spreads about the tank there is much less aggression to compete for the food and hoping it may help keep the size differences closer.
Their water changes have been constant seventy percent per day and just siphon the bottom before lights off at night.
All sides, bottom of tank, air lines and any surfaces in the tank are wiped down every other day to remove the slime coat that develops. This only takes a couple minutes before the water change and has been believed by some to remove growth inhibitors excreted. Parasite levels are kept under control by doing this and just a simple thing to do.
The water parameters have stayed the same, 65 microseimens, 30 parts per million, ph 6.5 with 0 nitrites and 0 ammonia. The nitrates stay less than 5 ppm because of the large water changes.
These babies are a cross between golden albino and spotted albino. I'm not sure what type of spotted albino the cross is but some seem to be developing more color and spots and anxious to see how they look when they mature.
I have enjoyed everyday with these guys. :)
Bill
55 gal tank shot, please excuse all the window reflections !
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Simply%20Discus%20Contest%202009/tank-wk3.jpg
Just a few spots
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Simply%20Discus%20Contest%202009/wk3-1.jpg
More spots developing
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Simply%20Discus%20Contest%202009/wk3-2.jpg
Another with spots
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Simply%20Discus%20Contest%202009/wk3-3.jpg
Not sure if I will get that one inch per month growth for the next few months but will give it my best shot. :D
I am still feeding beefheart/shrimp mix twice per day and flake two to three times with pellets once at midday. This seems to be good to keep their bellies full most of the day.
I still like feeding the flake food because it gives all six babies equal chance to get their fill. The flake spreads about the tank there is much less aggression to compete for the food and hoping it may help keep the size differences closer.
Their water changes have been constant seventy percent per day and just siphon the bottom before lights off at night.
All sides, bottom of tank, air lines and any surfaces in the tank are wiped down every other day to remove the slime coat that develops. This only takes a couple minutes before the water change and has been believed by some to remove growth inhibitors excreted. Parasite levels are kept under control by doing this and just a simple thing to do.
The water parameters have stayed the same, 65 microseimens, 30 parts per million, ph 6.5 with 0 nitrites and 0 ammonia. The nitrates stay less than 5 ppm because of the large water changes.
These babies are a cross between golden albino and spotted albino. I'm not sure what type of spotted albino the cross is but some seem to be developing more color and spots and anxious to see how they look when they mature.
I have enjoyed everyday with these guys. :)
Bill
55 gal tank shot, please excuse all the window reflections !
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Simply%20Discus%20Contest%202009/tank-wk3.jpg
Just a few spots
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Simply%20Discus%20Contest%202009/wk3-1.jpg
More spots developing
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Simply%20Discus%20Contest%202009/wk3-2.jpg
Another with spots
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Simply%20Discus%20Contest%202009/wk3-3.jpg