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wgtaylor
10-21-2009, 12:06 AM
Completed 22 weeks of feeding and daily water changes with these guys. Just like weeds, give them water and sit back and watch them grow.
I wanted to remind myself how much they have grown so I looked up this picture the first day I received them.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Simply%20Discus%20Contest%202009/discusgroup.jpg

I put the same center decoration in their tank and took some pictures.......they have grown.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Week%2021%20-/Week22-1.jpg

It didn't take them long to recognize their old toy. :)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Week%2021%20-/Week22-2.jpg

Most of them tried to swim under the arch like they used to do easily when they were smaller but now they had to lay flat on their side to get through. :D

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Week%2021%20-/Week22-3.jpg

The rest of these pictures I just sort of liked. :)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Week%2021%20-/Week22-4.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Week%2021%20-/Week22-5.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Week%2021%20-/Week22-6.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/wgtaylor/Week%2021%20-/Week22-7.jpg

These pictures look to me true to color of the actual discus.
The water parameters have stayed the same, 65 microseimens, 30 parts per million, ph 6.5 with 0 nitrites and 0 ammonia.
The nitrates have remained about 5 ppm with 50-75% daily water changes. All sides, bottom of tank, air lines and any surfaces in the tank are wiped down every other day.
I am feeding beefheart/shrimp, 50/50, mix once per day now and flake two to three times with pellets twice per day.
I add no vitamins or supplements to their food or water.
Bill

Eddie
10-21-2009, 12:08 AM
Simply amazing Bill, they are ginormous! I love the patterns, especially in the fins. Fantastic work!

Eddie

wgtaylor
10-21-2009, 12:13 AM
Simply amazing Bill, they are ginormous! I love the patterns, especially in the fins. Fantastic work!

Eddie

Thanks Eddie,
I'm going to put them in a white box one of these days. :D
Bill

Eddie
10-21-2009, 01:16 AM
Thanks Eddie,
I'm going to put them in a white box one of these days. :D
Bill

LOL, hey...as long as you bag'em first, then ship them my way! :D

Can't wait for that, should be fairly soon too!

Best,

Eddie

rickztahone
10-21-2009, 02:27 AM
i've said it before and i'll say it again, the judge's for this competition will have a very difficult job in choosing a winner. you have done such an awesome job William. i love your pictures

sercan
10-21-2009, 07:55 AM
Very nice...

calihawker
10-21-2009, 10:17 AM
As usuall Bill great pics, beautiful fish!

wgtaylor
10-21-2009, 10:22 AM
As usuall Bill great pics, beautiful fish!
Thanks Steve and same to ya ! :)
Bill


Very nice...
Thank you sercan.
Welcome to Simply Discus. :)
Bill



i've said it before and i'll say it again, the judge's for this competition will have a very difficult job in choosing a winner. you have done such an awesome job William. i love your pictures
Thanks for the compliments Ricardo, I really enjoy working with this batch of Albino's. :)
Take care
Bill



LOL, hey...as long as you bag'em first, then ship them my way! :D

Can't wait for that, should be fairly soon too!

Best,

Eddie
You might be right but the contest won't end until May then you can take your pick. :D
Bill

acroken
10-21-2009, 11:18 AM
Bill, man they are beautiful. the striations in their fins is killer. what ever you are doing is working perfectly, you can see it in their eyes. You sure can grow some beautiful discus. Everyone of them is magnificent in it own way.I looked at your pictures as if i was to purchase just one and could choose:D Very very nicely done.

Kenny

wgtaylor
10-21-2009, 11:37 PM
Bill, man they are beautiful. the striations in their fins is killer. what ever you are doing is working perfectly, you can see it in their eyes. You sure can grow some beautiful discus. Everyone of them is magnificent in it own way.I looked at your pictures as if i was to purchase just one and could choose:D Very very nicely done.

Kenny
Hey thanks Kenny, coming from you, that is a big compliment. :):)
Bill

Scribbles
10-22-2009, 02:51 AM
Isn't it amazing how quickly they grow and develop into beauties. You have done a wonderful job with them Bill. They look super. That was a good idea to put the piece of wood back in their tank to compare their sizes then and now. I think that you should let them keep their toy.

Chris

wgtaylor
10-22-2009, 12:01 PM
Isn't it amazing how quickly they grow and develop into beauties. You have done a wonderful job with them Bill. They look super. That was a good idea to put the piece of wood back in their tank to compare their sizes then and now. I think that you should let them keep their toy.

Chris
Thank you Chris, they do grow fast.
You may be right about that piece of wood, they did seem to enjoy having it back.:)
Bill

pcsb23
10-23-2009, 01:35 PM
Just wonderful Bill :)

Lytehouse
10-23-2009, 07:25 PM
Those are special pics... the first and second... great idea.

Fish are beautiful.

wgtaylor
10-24-2009, 11:05 AM
Those are special pics... the first and second... great idea.

Fish are beautiful.
Thank you very much Lynn.
Bill



Just wonderful Bill :)
Thanks Paul, one more enjoyable week.
Bill

Armandi_Fishcarer
10-27-2009, 03:25 AM
Bill, fabulous looking pics & fish. Some real beefy looking Discus. Keep up the great job! :D

Regards
Ahmed ;)

Chad Hughes
10-27-2009, 12:37 PM
Bill,

They look magnificent! Well done my friend!

Best wishes!