Lago Solomon X Turq [Archive]

Eddie

11-22-2009, 06:29 AM

My Christmas came early.....just this afternoon in fact. These are a cross between a Wild Lago Solomon and old school Red Turq. Check the link for pictures of the parents.

http://t-aquarium.com/shop/image_view.html?image=../shopimages/taqua/096000000036.jpg

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/IMG_3677.jpg
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hedut

11-22-2009, 06:45 AM

Congratz Eddie,they really nice. I wonder how they gonna be:confused: keep up date on this one:D:D good luck;)

Eddie

11-22-2009, 07:02 AM

Congratz Eddie,they really nice. I wonder how they gonna be:confused: keep up date on this one:D:D good luck;)

Thanks Hendri, that was literally just as I dropped them into the tank. Now they are woofing down Australian Black Worms like it was their last meal!!! ;)

Not sure how they will turn out but I am VERY excited to find out. Hopefully they will carry alot of the male (lago solomon) traits! Love his deep red and orange brown base. ;)

Eddie

ejhart

11-22-2009, 07:03 AM

Wow Eddie, they are gorgeous! I see some immense potential, can't wait to see the pics of them a few months from now. Congratz!

Eddie

11-22-2009, 07:53 AM

Wow Eddie, they are gorgeous! I see some immense potential, can't wait to see the pics of them a few months from now. Congratz!

Thanks Ej, me too!

Take care,

Eddie

mikel

11-22-2009, 08:34 AM

Nice shapes to those new fish of your! The parents are beautiful. mike:):):)

Jason

11-22-2009, 08:53 AM

they look real nice and healthy, good luck with them.

William Palumbo

11-22-2009, 10:05 AM

Looking good Eddie! Those are gonna turn out sweet!. I love the pic of the parents. I am a sucker for that black band that runs thru the top and bottom fins with the red edging. Old school for sure. Enjoy them!...Bill

Ed13

11-22-2009, 10:20 AM

Dad is one beautiful amazonian discus! Wouldn't mind having a tank of those wilds! First time I've heard of Lago Solomon though:confused:

Congrats Eddie!

Disgirl

11-22-2009, 11:15 AM

Real beauties Eddie! How far did they have to travel to reach you? They sure look good right after their trip! I am sure they have helped soften the blow of not getting that huge tank last week! Enjoy your newest babies!
Barb:D

seanyuki

11-22-2009, 11:43 AM

Very nice discus Eddie....cute yellow dots too.
Thanks for sharing.:)

Scribbles

11-22-2009, 01:45 PM

Ooooh, can't wait to see how they turn out. Congrats Eddie! I bet that they turn out super nice. They already look great. How many did you get?

BTW I have discus on my Christmas list too. :D

Chris

jessbullock

11-22-2009, 06:13 PM

Ooooooh, aaaaaahhh....
Beautiful red eyes, shape and colour...
Seems like they will get the best of both parents, can't wait to see them when they've fully 'blossomed'.

Jess

(I'd like a larger apartment for xmas, could fit more tanks!)

MSD

11-22-2009, 06:26 PM

God where did you find those Eddie, you are too funny in you discus obscession!! :D

Oh, and enjoy them as much as I know you will. I want to see them in a year when they start spawning!

Eddie

11-22-2009, 09:12 PM

Thanks everyone, loving them to death! Can't wait to grow these out. Yup Bill, I am sucker for the ring too!

Take care and I'll update at a later date. ;)

Eddie

scottthomas

11-22-2009, 09:24 PM

Wow. I am envious. I have never seen discus like that. I especially like wild cross types. Fantastic.

Eddie

11-22-2009, 10:28 PM

Wow. I am envious. I have never seen discus like that. I especially like wild cross types. Fantastic.

Thanks Scott, I am very proud to own them. The father is UNREAL and the Mom being a classic turq, I am so curious to see how these turn out. :D

Take care,

Eddie

Eddie

11-23-2009, 03:42 AM

So I tried to get away with not treating them, but they crashed over night, just finished 4 hours of PP. No biggy :D

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/After%20PP/IMG_3767.jpg
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Scribbles

11-23-2009, 04:55 AM

They look none the worse for wear. These discus are going to be spectacular. I can't wait to see them after a couple of months growth. Best of luck with them.

Chris

Eddie

11-23-2009, 04:57 AM

They look none the worse for wear. These discus are going to be spectacular. I can't wait to see them after a couple of months growth. Best of luck with them.

Chris

Thanks Chris, something like this is really different to see take shape as they become adults. I am super excited!!

Take care,

Eddie

DavidH

11-23-2009, 08:53 AM

Super Lago Eddie and the young ones look like they will be killers, love them. Keep us updated as they grow, can't wait to see end results.
Dave

Discus-n00b

11-23-2009, 11:07 AM

Totally jealous right now. ;)

MSD

11-23-2009, 01:59 PM

Eddie: So I tried to get away with not treating them, but they crashed over night, just finished 4 hours of PP. No biggy :DHi,

Yeah, we got that problem conquered, aye Bro. ;)

Cooldadddyfunk286

11-23-2009, 07:48 PM

EDDIE! awesome new fish bro. I love this cross. the wild parents is soooo beautiful, hopefully you can get some to turn out just like it! :D:D

all the best with the new ones Eddie, take good care of em! cant wait to see them in a few months!! :)

Eddie

11-23-2009, 10:35 PM

Eddie: So I tried to get away with not treating them, but they crashed over night, just finished 4 hours of PP. No biggy :DHi,

Yeah, we got that problem conquered, aye Bro. ;)

Oh yes we did, being a PP bandit has its pluses. :D

Thanks all, these buggers LOVE the Australian Black Worms....like Saturday morning cheerios! ;)

Take care,

Eddie

Eddie

11-25-2009, 06:25 AM

These wild crosses are settling in well. The eat everything including flakes, bits, and seafood mix but they go bananas for Mal's Australian Black Worms. These bad boys got some WILD potential!

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/After%20PP/25%20Nov%2009/IMG_3843.jpg
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Scribbles

11-25-2009, 06:37 AM

They do look like they have made themselves at home. They are going to be mind blowing as adults.

Chris

Eddie

11-25-2009, 06:39 AM

They do look like they have made themselves at home. They are going to be mind blowing as adults.

Chris

I know Chris! I am super EXCITED!!! Thanks!

Eddie

blkrob

11-25-2009, 11:24 AM

Dude, beuatiful. I'm looking forward to the updates!!!
Robert

Moon

11-25-2009, 11:47 AM

Never heard of Largo Solomon. What type are they Eddie? Do they have another name?

wgtaylor

11-25-2009, 02:56 PM

My gosh, can't believe I missed this post until now.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EDDIE
That has to be the absolute best discus cross.
These will be like what discus were ages ago, having to wait months for their colors to fully develop and worth every minute. Keep some really good before pictures to compare later.
Congratulations, I think we all are going to enjoy watching these guys.
You are indeed lucky to find these. :):):):):):)
Take care
Bill

brewmaster15

11-25-2009, 03:16 PM

Eddie,
I agree with Bill :) Glad you decided to go with a wild cross...I'm partial to those of course;) but I think yours will stand on their own merrit..they look great already!.

Enjoy them...I would.:D

-al

Cooldadddyfunk286

11-25-2009, 05:00 PM

love the updated pics Eddie...that one is really coloring up/pattern filling in nicely! I agree with everyone else...very unique fish, gonna look amazing as adults...and I just cant wait to see them! :D:D

Eddie

11-25-2009, 08:42 PM

Thanks everyone! I'll be updating as they develop.

Joe (Moon), not sure about the exact type Dad is. I'll have to get some more info from the breeder but it came from Lago Solomon. ;)

Take care!

Eddie

scottthomas

11-27-2009, 10:55 AM

Again, those are fantastic. I know you will update with more pictures as they mature. Wish there were these types of wild crosses available here.

vss

11-27-2009, 05:48 PM

wild domestic cross always amaze people, and no doubt they will become show fish in a year. Keep us updated Eddie!;)

-Xiaofei:)

vss

11-27-2009, 05:50 PM

Never heard of Largo Solomon. What type are they Eddie? Do they have another name?

I heard it's a recently discovered site for gigantic wild blues:) This gene makes me really excited to see the development of Eddie's new boys~~

-Xiaofei:)

Eddie

11-27-2009, 07:08 PM

I heard it's a recently discovered site for gigantic wild blues:) This gene makes me really excited to see the development of Eddie's new boys~~

-Xiaofei:)

Thanks for the info Xiaofei! I am pretty excited about these guys too. They are MURDERING my mix now so they should be full grown by Christmas LOL, Just Kidding. They have been doing extremely well.

Take care and all the best with your fishes,

Eddie

Jstuver

11-27-2009, 07:30 PM

Wow they settled in nicely! They look like they will be some beautiful adults as they are looking great now:)

Eddie

11-27-2009, 07:45 PM

wild domestic cross always amaze people, and no doubt they will become show fish in a year. Keep us updated Eddie!;)

-Xiaofei:)

Thanks alot Xiaofei, cant wait!

Wow they settled in nicely! They look like they will be some beautiful adults as they are looking great now:)

Thank you, crossing my fingers!

All the best and take care,

Eddie

TankWatcher

12-21-2009, 06:36 AM

Eddie

12-21-2009, 06:54 AM

How did I miss this thread. I was trying to look out for it too.

It's amazing how different they look from the first to the last pictures. Some of them are showin great red coming through

Very nice, Eddie

:santa:

Thanks Robyn, they are doing REALLY well now, lots of growth and color coming through. I'll be posting pictures as we approach the New Year.

Take care and Happy Holidays!

Eddie

erikc

12-21-2009, 11:36 AM

Eddie,
'sfunny have spent less time on the forum and find out things are going wild !!!

Merry Christmas, those are some real beauties you have there. They will take months to develop their true colours but worth every minute.

I can't wait until their adult size, thanks for sharing these beauties.

VIOLIN33

12-21-2009, 12:19 PM

SURE BEATS MY PAIR OF SOCKS,GREAT LOOKING FISH...

poconoboss

12-21-2009, 01:55 PM

I like the look of that Lago.

Striations, spots, bars, it's got it all! :D

Good luck with them!

kirkp

12-21-2009, 02:29 PM

Eddie,

Some fantastic looking fish you have there. They really look like they'll be outstanding adults. Not taking anything away from your fish, dad is a knockout.

Kirk

Merry Christmas

Eddie

12-21-2009, 03:02 PM

Thanks all!

Yup, should take some time to get their full color and patterns in. I am really looking forward to their development.

And Kirk, Dad is definitely a knock out! ;)

Take care all and Happy Holidays

Eddie

Eddie

12-22-2009, 11:30 PM

Well I was gonna wait another week but these guys are doing AMAZING. I was talking with Bill and these bad boys actually prefer tinted water. I have been using a little peat in the filter and I am going to be using a bit more to get the water a little darker for them. They LOVE the bit of tint.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/22%20Dec/IMG_5362.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/22%20Dec/IMG_5365.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/22%20Dec/IMG_5368.jpg

William Palumbo

12-23-2009, 12:19 AM

SWEET Eddie!...Great shape! The pattern and coloration is going to be wicked on them. They will pop in that peat stained water. The best of luck with them...Bill

Eddie

12-23-2009, 12:27 AM

SWEET Eddie!...Great shape! The pattern and coloration is going to be wicked on them. They will pop in that peat stained water. The best of luck with them...Bill

Thanks Bill, these are my favorites! Can't wait until they develop out and get full color. Mal's black worms are putting some weight on them too. ;)

Take care my friend and have a Merry Christmas!

Eddie

scottthomas

12-23-2009, 01:10 AM

Eddie

12-23-2009, 01:32 AM

Thanks for sharing. I was just about to ask you yesterday for some new pics. I am really interested in wildx strains. I have liked most types that I have seen but yours are going to be spectacular with those patterns starting to emerge IMO.

Have a happy holidays

Thanks Scott, I am really counting on these babes. I love how it is gonna take a long time to really see how they mature. ;)

Take care and have a Merry Christmas!

Eddie

blkrob

12-23-2009, 02:16 AM

Eddie

12-23-2009, 04:17 AM

Absolutely stunning again. I like almost every fish you have! My question is how many tanks do you have? I don't think I've ever seen you parting with your beauties. And how do I get my wife on board?:D Well besides the Victoria secret goodies. That will take all my discus money away.:antlers:

Looking forward to new years and an update on those heckel fry of yours.

Robert

Thanks Robert, appreciate it. I dont have that many tanks, maybe 8 or 9. The Heckel Cross X Blue Scorpions are doing extremely well. I'm gonna be holding onto a nice handful!

Take care my friend and have a Merry Christmas!
Eddie

erikc

12-23-2009, 04:55 AM

Truly stunning Eddie, that's all I can say ! Yup, it looks like the tannins did the trick. Wait until you see the amont of blue that will come out on them !

Take care and a Mery Christmas.

Scribbles

12-23-2009, 05:25 AM

Wow Eddie, I just can't get enough of these discus! They look great! I love their shape. Can you imagine how INCREDIBLE they are going to be this time next year?

Chris

Eddie

12-23-2009, 05:33 AM

Truly stunning Eddie, that's all I can say ! Yup, it looks like the tannins did the trick. Wait until you see the amont of blue that will come out on them !

Take care and a Mery Christmas.

Wow Eddie, I just can't get enough of these discus! They look great! I love their shape. Can you imagine how INCREDIBLE they are going to be this time next year?

Chris

Thanks Erik and Chris, they surely are blooming! I cant wait til next year! They should be pairing up by then!

Hope you both have a very Merry Christmas!

Eddie

roclement

12-23-2009, 08:57 AM

Eddie

12-23-2009, 09:05 AM

Eddie,

Gorgeous fish! Drooling over here! As for the name, could it be that the fish is from "Lago Solimoes"? Not that it matters, but Solimoes is a river and a lake and would explain the confusion with the translation of the name.

Just speculating here, in any case...they are incredible!

Rod

Thanks Rod, not too sure really. It could just be a translation error but Lago Solomon wilds are showing up quite a bit on the Japanese Market. There are some HUGE blues coming through, labeled from Lago Solomon.

Link for example

http://www.aquashop-es.jp/free_9_104.html

Take care and have Merry Christmas,

Eddie

DavidH

12-23-2009, 02:23 PM

Beauties Eddie, something really special. Can't wait till they fully develop.
Dave

hedut

12-23-2009, 02:31 PM

Wow, they look outstanding Eddie, why don't you use ketapang leaf to make darker look?

Eddie

12-23-2009, 09:05 PM

Beauties Eddie, something really special. Can't wait till they fully develop.
Dave

Thanks Dave!

Wow, they look outstanding Eddie, why don't you use ketapang leaf to make darker look?

Thanks Hendri, I was thinking about it. I may go with both actually. I have a good source of them from Malaysia for cheap too. Good call.

Have a Merry Christmas fellas!

Eddie

Tito

12-23-2009, 09:35 PM

Great mix Eddie! Should be interesting adults.

Eddie

12-23-2009, 09:40 PM

Great mix Eddie! Should be interesting adults.

Thanks Tito, can't wait!

Have a Merry Christmas!

Eddie

Jhhnn

12-23-2009, 09:55 PM

Very nice fish Eddie. I don't understand the reference to how the fish "crashed" so you treated 'em with PP...

A little enlightenment?

Eddie

12-23-2009, 10:05 PM

Very nice fish Eddie. I don't understand the reference to how the fish "crashed" so you treated 'em with PP...

A little enlightenment?

Crash is my term for falling ill overnight. An illness that is fast and furious. Basically a number of symptoms such as dark in color, clamped fins, heavy breathing, tail standing, huddled in the corners, losing slime coat, cloudy eyes, etc.

This was most likely attributed to stress from the shipment, cold temperature. I was hoping to avoid treating them but that was not the case. After a 4 hour PP bath, they were happier than some hippos! ;)

Thanks for the comment and have a Merry Christmas!

Eddie

brano

12-23-2009, 11:54 PM

ABsolutely beautiful fish you have there Eddie. Good luck with them

Brano

Eddie

12-24-2009, 12:05 AM

ABsolutely beautiful fish you have there Eddie. Good luck with them

Brano

Thanks Brano, I appreciate it.

Have a Merry Christmas!

Eddie

Eddie

12-31-2009, 03:44 AM

Lined up, taking turns in the shower. :D

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/31%20Dec/IMG_5939.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/31%20Dec/IMG_5937.jpg

DiscusKev

12-31-2009, 04:52 AM

Nice, I bet they are better looking up front in flesh. As always, pictures doesn't do much justice to the fish :D

Eddie

12-31-2009, 05:09 AM

Nice, I bet they are better looking up front in flesh. As always, pictures doesn't do much justice to the fish :D

Definitely! Thanks

Happy New Year!

Eddie

wadewc

12-31-2009, 12:16 PM

Very nice Eddie. You have done a fantastic job with them.

Wish you and your family a Happy New Year!!
Wade

Cooldadddyfunk286

12-31-2009, 04:55 PM

great work with these Eddie, my brother. lookin SUPER nice...love em!:D

Scribbles

12-31-2009, 10:22 PM

Gotta keep those youngsters in line. LOL. They look great! I can't wait to see these guys mature. They are definately something special.

Chris

Eddie

12-31-2009, 10:36 PM

Thanks all, just thought it was a cool picture of them all in line. :D

Take care and Happy New Year!

Eddie

hedut

12-31-2009, 10:40 PM

Eddie

12-31-2009, 10:54 PM

nice, I like second pic from the left, look like thick fat hi-body, everything I love about discus in him/her :D:D:D:D, good luck with them Eddie, seems you like wild cross more :p:p:p:p.
Happy New Year

Thanks Hendri! Yup, the wild roots run deep! ;)

Eddie

Eddie

01-01-2010, 12:06 AM

nice, I like second pic from the left, look like thick fat hi-body, everything I love about discus in him/her :D:D:D:D, good luck with them Eddie, seems you like wild cross more :p:p:p:p.
Happy New Year

Better shot of just that one, for you Hendri. :D

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/1%20Jan%2010/IMG_5997.jpg

Moon

01-01-2010, 08:01 PM

Wow, they look outstanding Eddie, why don't you use ketapang leaf to make darker look?

What's a ketapang? Is it the same as Indian Almond?

Eddie

01-02-2010, 12:06 AM

What's a ketapang? Is it the same as Indian Almond?

Yup Joe, Indian Almond Leaves.

Take care and Happy New Year!

Eddie

TankWatcher

01-10-2010, 05:12 AM

They are looking beautiful Eddie - I don't want to wish the year away, but it will be interesting to see them in 12 months time ...... in the mean time, keep the updated pictures coming!

Eddie

01-10-2010, 05:23 AM

They are looking beautiful Eddie - I don't want to wish the year away, but it will be interesting to see them in 12 months time ...... in the mean time, keep the updated pictures coming!

Thanks Robyn, you know me.....I am never short on updates. LOL Should be a good year for this group, now that they've dropped the tapeworms! :o

Take care,

Eddie

hedut

01-10-2010, 05:52 AM

Better shot of just that one, for you Hendri. :D

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/1%20Jan%2010/IMG_5997.jpg

Ok bring that fish to Dallas show:p:p:p:p:p. J/k

Thanks Eddie, that fish could be top notch/the best one

Eddie

01-10-2010, 07:41 PM

Ok bring that fish to Dallas show:p:p:p:p:p. J/k

Thanks Eddie, that fish could be top notch/the best one

Okay Hendri, I'll try to bring some offspring. :D LOL

Take care!

Eddie

ashaysathe

01-11-2010, 02:52 PM

Very nice Eddie. The Blue from Lago Solomon as the parent is nice crossed with the turk. Will be nice to see what these fish grow into especially the straitions.

Eddie

01-11-2010, 06:59 PM

Very nice Eddie. The Blue from Lago Solomon as the parent is nice crossed with the turk. Will be nice to see what these fish grow into especially the straitions.

Thanks Ashay, should be an interesting turnout.

Take care!

Eddie

TankWatcher

01-12-2010, 06:42 AM

did you need to treat for tapeworms?

Eddie

01-12-2010, 06:58 AM

did you need to treat for tapeworms?

Hey there Robyn, I generally don't treat for tapeworms but, I had some ideas about it. They are a wild cross but still, not too sure on how they acquired them. They are happy as some hippos now though, no worries. :D

Yassmeena

01-12-2010, 02:58 PM

Eddie

01-12-2010, 07:11 PM

Hey Eddie,

I just saw this thread - look at you!!!! These babies of yours are just amazing! Excellent work, but of course that's to be expected from the Eddie! :D

I hope you'll keep us posted as they grow even more!

Love your signature btw! ;)

Best,

Yas

LOL, thanks Yas, will definitely gonna keep updates going on these. I also have another group of Wild juveniles. They are very young Solid Red Snakeskin. I'm really digging the wild roots in these fish!

Take care,

Eddie

Scribbles

01-12-2010, 11:54 PM

Love your signature btw! ;)

Me too! Of course the discus came first. :D

Chris

Eddie

01-28-2010, 12:33 AM

Quick little update....they are showing a little more red. They get colored up alot in peat tinted water. This was just after their water change.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/28%20Jan/IMG_6955.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/28%20Jan/IMG_6956.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/28%20Jan/IMG_6957.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/28%20Jan/IMG_6958.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/28%20Jan/IMG_6959.jpg

Cheers

William Palumbo

01-28-2010, 01:25 AM

WOW Eddie!...I really like them!...Looking good buddy...Going to be some show fish for sure...Bill

Eddie

01-28-2010, 04:29 AM

WOW Eddie!...I really like them!...Looking good buddy...Going to be some show fish for sure...Bill

Thanks Bill, these guys are doing great!

Take care,

Eddie

hedut

01-28-2010, 05:56 AM

:) I like them too Eddie :) , very nice red color

Eddie

01-28-2010, 07:17 AM

:) I like them too Eddie :) , very nice red color

Thanks Hendri, trying to grow them out nice. ;)

Take care my friend!

Eddie

DiscusKev

01-28-2010, 01:00 PM

Beautifully done Eddie, good job :)

Eddie

01-28-2010, 07:31 PM

Thanks Kev!

Ed13

01-28-2010, 07:59 PM

Looking good there Eddie!

m.ingram

01-28-2010, 08:01 PM

There looking really good Eddie.

Eddie

01-28-2010, 09:44 PM

Thanks all!

Take care,

Eddie

Scribbles

01-29-2010, 03:20 AM

They look fantastic Eddie! I love their shape, color, pattern and eyes. How big are they now?

Chris

Eddie

01-29-2010, 03:32 AM

They look fantastic Eddie! I love their shape, color, pattern and eyes. How big are they now?

Chris

Thanks Chris, they are roughly 4.5", a little larger than my Domestic RSG. After the tapeworm fiasco, it took them a little while to get their appetites back. They are back on track now though, shrimp/heart mix killers!

Take care,

Eddie

rickztahone

01-29-2010, 03:37 AM

i really like those last pics. great job Eddie.

Eddie

01-29-2010, 03:43 AM

i really like those last pics. great job Eddie.

Thanks Ricardo!

erikc

01-29-2010, 04:05 AM

Thanks for the update at last Eddie .... those are going to be some truly stunning fish ! Congratulations !

Eddie

01-29-2010, 08:31 AM

Thanks Erik, take care!

Eddie

Eddie

01-31-2010, 12:21 AM

Flash on! They are really liking the Anubias for some reason. I just added 2 L004 that had been in QT and all seems to be going well. I am going to be adding some Manzanita branches and its REALLY gonna look good.

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rickztahone

01-31-2010, 12:34 AM

the one in the last pic has the best pattern IMO, by far my favorite. they are all stunners though. keep up the great work.

Eddie

01-31-2010, 12:43 AM

the one in the last pic has the best pattern IMO, by far my favorite. they are all stunners though. keep up the great work.

Thanks Ricardo, I like him too....all of them actually. LOL

Take care bro

Eddie

Scribbles

01-31-2010, 05:08 AM

Eddie

02-01-2010, 01:24 AM

My discus liked my plants too. I think that they could get bored in a BB tank without plants or wood. Just gives them more time to smack each other around.

BTW I love them all. I don't know if I could pick a favorite yet.

Chris

Thanks Chris, maybe in 6 months or so....but I think it will still be hard. :D

Take care,

Eddie

vss

02-01-2010, 06:18 AM

Nice shape and color development Eddie! :)

by the way do you still have the picture of the parents? Seems the link you provided is expired...thanks~~

-Xiaofei :)

Eddie

02-01-2010, 06:56 AM

Nice shape and color development Eddie! :)

by the way do you still have the picture of the parents? Seems the link you provided is expired...thanks~~

-Xiaofei :)

Thanks Xiaofei!

The link is broken and I can only find a picture of the Male. I will get a picture of the female from the breeder. Enjoy and hope all is well!

Eddie

scottthomas

02-01-2010, 07:19 PM

They all look great. Especially the one in the last two pics. Wish I could find some more wild cross types around here.

Eddie

02-01-2010, 07:36 PM

They all look great. Especially the one in the last two pics. Wish I could find some more wild cross types around here.

Thanks Scott! You know what you have to do brother....SNOOK21 is your answer! John is putting out some amazing wilds, and lovely blues. Cross them with your domestics and you will have some AMAZING, unique fish. ;)

Scroll through this link and see some of the wilds coming through T-Aquarium (Watanabe's Shop).

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Ft-aquarium.com%2F&anno=2

Take care!

Eddie

Ed13

02-01-2010, 08:16 PM

Dad sure is a gorgeous fish!!!:bandana:

Eddie

02-01-2010, 08:25 PM

Dad sure is a gorgeous fish!!!:bandana:

I know....if I could be so lucky to have those traits in my group!

Take care Ed,

Eddie

scottthomas

02-01-2010, 09:21 PM

You are right on Eddie. Thats what I need to do. Just get some wild strains and cross with mine. I had thought of that but was worried if the wilds would ever breed at pH 7. I need to read a bit more about breeding wilds.

Eddie

02-21-2010, 02:45 AM

Been several weeks since I updated on these. They are doing fantastic! I have to say, I am a hard a$$ when it comes to making the fish eat what I want them to eat, or get them used to the environment I want them in but these fish broke me. They do not like lights, AT ALL!!! Not even a dim light. They need darkness and tannins in the water. Oh well, if thats what makes them happy, I am happy with that. Can't believe they broke me.....:o LOL I am a stubborn person, probably the most in the world but these Solomon Cross beat me. :D

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William Palumbo

02-21-2010, 02:52 AM

Looking really good Eddie! Those Solomons are a sweet strain. As you found out Eddie, every once in awhile, you have to give in to a tank of fish. Just don't make a habit of it!...Bill

Eddie

02-21-2010, 02:53 AM

Looking really good Eddie! Those Solomons are a sweet strain. As you found out Eddie, every once in awhile, you have to give in to a tank of fish. Just don't make a habit of it!...Bill

LOL...I won't Bill but these guys had me at hello. LMAO

Thanks for the comment and take care!

Eddie

rickztahone

02-21-2010, 03:24 AM

they look great Eddie. it took a cross to break you huh? I say leave the lights on 24/7, bet they would get use to it after about a week

Eddie

02-21-2010, 03:37 AM

they look great Eddie. it took a cross to break you huh? I say leave the lights on 24/7, bet they would get use to it after about a week

Dude, I did that, they would stay huddled in the corners. Its been 3 weeks of trying EVERYTHING. GGGRRRR :mad: LOL

Thanks for the comment!

Eddie

Ed13

02-21-2010, 09:42 AM

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/21%20Feb/IMG_7600.jpg

That guy in the middle of the pic, the bottom one, has my eyes set on him;)

brewmaster15

02-21-2010, 10:12 AM

Eddie they look great! You are doing an excellent job on these guys.:)

Hey I know you tried many things, have you tried moving them to a different tank and location? It does sometimes help.

-al

ashaysathe

02-21-2010, 10:13 AM

Really Nice Eddie.
Its encouraging to see the 5th bar on F1 with Turq pattern. So cool.

Good Luck with them and the lights too. I know what you mean.

wgtaylor

02-21-2010, 12:41 PM

Dude, I did that, they would stay huddled in the corners. Its been 3 weeks of trying EVERYTHING. GGGRRRR :mad: LOL

Thanks for the comment!

Eddie

Knowing you, you probably tried cardboard under half the light and feed only on the bright side of the tank. If not, Al's idea usually works by moving them.
They are looking great Eddie, btw, what are you feeding them in those pics?
Always fun watching your adventures, good job.
Bill

dalejordan

02-21-2010, 01:40 PM

VERY VERY NICE my friend !! How old are they now and approx. how large ??

Eddie

02-21-2010, 07:24 PM

Eddie they look great! You are doing an excellent job on these guys.:)

Hey I know you tried many things, have you tried moving them to a different tank and location? It does sometimes help.

-al

Thanks Al, I appreciate it. I haven't tried moving them to another tank. Its weird though, this tank is the most secure, the higher tank, all sides covered. I can get a dim light on them only if the water is super tinted. They do well with Catapala leaves floating at the top but the leaves always end up floating the bottom. I may have to rig up net across the top to get the leaves to float just above the water or have the leaves lay on top of the tank and elevate the light fixture. I tried 5 different fixtures, even a low 5 watt fixture has them uneasy. :confused:

Knowing you, you probably tried cardboard under half the light and feed only on the bright side of the tank. If not, Al's idea usually works by moving them.
They are looking great Eddie, btw, what are you feeding them in those pics?
Always fun watching your adventures, good job.
Bill

I think I will make move and see what happens with them. I'll have to do some shuffling around though. :o The fish are eating Mal's Freeze Dried Blackworms, their favorite food. Thanks for the comment!

VERY VERY NICE my friend !! How old are they now and approx. how large ??

Thanks Dale, their 5th bar is more prominent and 6/7 are also a bit darker. Their color comes in really good with the tannins in the water. They are about 5 inches TL at the moment, so hopefully can get some more growth on them. One of the females was shaking up near the sponge filter, don't want her laying yet though. I've moved things around and she's off it now. :o

Take care all and thanks for the comments+inputs. I'll have to really think about moving them. Have a great week!

Eddie

Cooldadddyfunk286

02-21-2010, 11:29 PM

Eddie

02-21-2010, 11:40 PM

they look great Eddie!!! I know what you mean about the lights. I have a tank full that just HATES light. I could put it on them, but they arent even a quarter as happy as with no tank light. so I just have them in room lighting, whatever makes them the happiest right?!?

take care bro. great pics! ;):)

Thanks Jason, you know it, whatever makes them happy. I've used foil under the light fixture with holes cut in it and they are doing fine. Hopefully they will get used to it and I can start making the holes bigger, little by little. ;) Bill gave me the idea when he mentioned cardboard and a LONG time ago, Al mentioned this to someone.....it was a LONG time ago.

Take care!

Eddie

erikc

02-22-2010, 04:49 AM

Thanks for the upadte Eddie, those are really some spectacular fish.

Have you tried some sand in the bottom and a piece of driftwood (that would be good for the tannins) ?

Eddie

02-22-2010, 05:01 AM

Thanks for the upadte Eddie, those are really some spectacular fish.

Have you tried some sand in the bottom and a piece of driftwood (that would be good for the tannins) ?

Thanks Erik, got 2 pieces of driftwood in the tank now, no sand though. The amount of water I change daily keeps the tannins low. May do sand later but I am still feeding pretty heavily so this would make things hard to keep clean. ;)

All the best,

Eddie

wadewc

02-22-2010, 09:07 AM

Cooldadddyfunk286

02-22-2010, 03:23 PM

Thanks Jason, you know it, whatever makes them happy. I've used foil under the light fixture with holes cut in it and they are doing fine. Hopefully they will get used to it and I can start making the holes bigger, little by little. ;) Bill gave me the idea when he mentioned cardboard and a LONG time ago, Al mentioned this to someone.....it was a LONG time ago.

Take care!

Eddie

Al suggested that same thing to me a while back, when this tank that hates lights first started to hate the lights LOL. a good 6 months ago probably. maybe thats the one ur thinkin of? I tried it with my albinos at first, and it worked great with them. now they are under full normal tank light and love every second of it! LOL

Eddie

02-22-2010, 11:31 PM

Really nice Eddie, They are looking great!! Good luck with the light problem.

Man, with all the pics I have seen of the great looking discus you are raising you must have a tank in every room by now. LOL

Wade

Thanks Wade! Not really, just in 3 rooms. :D I have all my tanks stacked in close vicinity. I have 4 ea 55 gallon tank at the front entrance of the house and 5 breeders + 1 grow out in my study. The wife has a 50 gallon display tank, with a molotov cocktail of fishes. :D

Take care,

Eddie

Scribbles

02-24-2010, 12:27 AM

Eddie, they are looking great! If all they ask is for some tannins and dim lighting to grow out like that then so be it.

Chris

T-AQUA

02-24-2010, 01:49 AM

Hello Eddie.You are discus size and color is very good!
I put photos , your discus blothers. Please look.

Take care

Watanabe

rickztahone

02-24-2010, 01:54 AM

Hello Eddie.You are discus size and color is very good!
I put photos , your discus blothers. Please look.

Take care

Watanabe

very nice

Eddie

02-24-2010, 08:10 AM

Hello Eddie.You are discus size and color is very good!
I put photos , your discus blothers. Please look.

Take care

Watanabe

Watanabe! So very nice to see you on the board!!! Your Lago Solomon are STUNNING!!! I love the shape, size and colors. I hope you will keep posting here on Simply Discus! Your presence is definitely welcome! ;)

Take care,

Eddie

T-AQUA

02-24-2010, 02:53 PM

Thanks, Eddie!!
And thanks Rickztahone! Nice too meet you.

I hope study english and study world discus infomations in this forum.

Take care

Watanabe

Alok

02-24-2010, 03:29 PM

Really nice specimens, they have grown into beauties!

T-AQUA

02-26-2010, 04:41 AM

Really nice specimens, they have grown into beauties!

Thanks, and nice too meet you Jolly guy!!

Watanabe

Eddie

03-10-2010, 12:41 AM

Finally got them used to lights. I had to move them and I've also got them in heavily tinted water using peat and Indian Almond Leaves. They haven't grown much these past several weeks but their colors are coming in good under the light and tinted water. I can see some possible pairing up already. Take care!

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T-AQUA

03-10-2010, 02:02 AM

VERY GOOD!!:angel:

WATANABE

Scribbles

03-10-2010, 04:09 AM

They are beautiful Eddie! Great job!

Chris

Eddie

03-10-2010, 05:36 AM

Thank you Watanabe and Chris!

Take care,

Eddie

William Palumbo

03-10-2010, 08:45 AM

Looking good Eddie. Is going to be intresting just to see what the final pattern and colorations are going to be like on all of them...Bill

Eddie

03-10-2010, 10:04 AM

Thanks Bill, I think I got them on track now. Hopefully the next update will be explosive! :D

Take care my friend,

Eddie

Alok

03-10-2010, 11:04 AM

Really good looking! :) Good job! :)

Eddie

03-10-2010, 11:52 AM

Thanks Jg!

Take care!

Eddie

TankWatcher

03-11-2010, 10:45 AM

My wild greens hated the light at first - it took them quite a while. It was a shame, 'cause with only the room light, the tank was too dark to show their potential up.

Glad you can finally enjoy yours, in their full beauty, in good lighting.

They are coming along in leaps & bounds & are truly stunning

Eddie

03-11-2010, 11:16 AM

hedut

03-11-2010, 08:48 PM

Looking good Eddie, likes last pic on right:D:D:D

Eddie

03-12-2010, 03:50 AM

Looking good Eddie, likes last pic on right:D:D:D

Thanks Hendri, the 2 in the last picture are a suspected pair. They have that side of the tank and let no one around. They do tend to scuffle a little but more like love taps. I suspect the female is the one you like and male is the one on the left. ;)

Take care and thanks for the comment!

Eddie

Eddie

03-19-2010, 11:51 PM

Okay okay, maybe just 10 days later....LOL :D This time with flash on.

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Scribbles

03-20-2010, 02:21 AM

I love their shape. Can't wait to see them as adults.

Chris

vera

03-20-2010, 02:56 AM

What a great shape Eddie !!and that splendid red color - just beautiful
Well done !!
any pictures of parents , it seems link on the first page cant b open

TC:)

wadewc

03-20-2010, 08:05 AM

Wow Eddie they are looking Great!! Great job!!

Wade

Condor

03-20-2010, 08:37 AM

Eddie you can never have too many updates with these guys. They are a fun bunch to follow. Keep 'em coming!

Adrian

hedut

03-20-2010, 09:42 AM

I like this one that catching food, he/she have very nice body shape:thumbsup::thumbsup: keep update Eddie ;)

vakvn

03-20-2010, 01:23 PM

Wonderful Eddie :angel: I love Wild Discus.

Eddie

03-21-2010, 11:03 PM

Thanks All!

I'll see if I can get the breeder to send me a photo of the parent fish Vera.

Take care all,

Eddie

Eddie

03-23-2010, 07:50 AM

What a great shape Eddie !!and that splendid red color - just beautiful
Well done !!
any pictures of parents , it seems link on the first page cant b open

TC:)

Here you go Vera, the first picture is of the Mom (Turq) and the second is of the Dad (Lago Solomon). Pictures are from Watanabe of T-Aqua.

Take care,

Eddie

vera

03-23-2010, 07:53 AM

OMG !!
these are FANTASTIC , great potentials there for yr babies , cant wait to c them as adults
Thank u for pict :)
TC

Eddie

03-23-2010, 07:55 AM

OMG !!
these are FANTASTIC , great potentials there for yr babies , cant wait to c them as adults
Thank u for pict :)
TC

Thank you, I am just hoping they can turn out half as nice as the parents. :o The male (Dad) is AMAZING!

Take care!

Eddie

vera

03-23-2010, 08:04 AM

Thank you, I am just hoping they can turn out half as nice as the parents. :o The male (Dad) is AMAZING!

Take care!

Eddie
I drink to that :)
in yr care Eddie every fish turns to b amazing
plz keep these pictures coming

GL :)

discusaddicted

03-24-2010, 10:34 AM

This is amazing cross Eddie and the father is absolutely gorgeous.I can't wait to see your babies as adults.Best of luck with them

Vlad

Eddie

03-24-2010, 07:18 PM

I drink to that :)
in yr care Eddie every fish turns to b amazing
plz keep these pictures coming

GL :)

Thanks Vera!

This is amazing cross Eddie and the father is absolutely gorgeous.I can't wait to see your babies as adults.Best of luck with them

Vlad

Thanks Vlad! Really appreciate it.

Take care!

Eddie

moik

03-24-2010, 08:17 PM

Lets see some pictures my man !!! of some fry that is.. I want to be on the fry list too.

Eddie

03-24-2010, 08:20 PM

Lets see some pictures my man !!! of some fry that is.. I want to be on the fry list too.

LOL, trust me Vince, you will all know when these puppy's start breeding! Only flirting at the moment but I figure another month or 2 and there might be some "Boom shika Boom" going on. LOL

Eddie

moik

03-24-2010, 08:34 PM

Any updates on your BS spawn?? I like to keep in touch to see what comes out of that cross.

Eddie

03-24-2010, 08:50 PM

Any updates on your BS spawn?? I like to keep in touch to see what comes out of that cross.

Nothing substantial....they are growing super SLOW!! :o

moik

03-24-2010, 09:14 PM

SLOW,how come??? you would think since it a cross they would grow fairly fast/normal....
Nothing substantial....they are growing super SLOW!! :o

Eddie

03-24-2010, 09:24 PM

SLOW,how come??? you would think since it a cross they would grow fairly fast/normal....

Not sure...slow as molasses though. They eat like champs but just nothing impressive as far as growth goes. Not for me anyways! :o

Eddie

moik

03-24-2010, 09:28 PM

Sounds like that bulldog spawn I had..They would grow in spurts, not a steady pace..Funny but that is how they grew,,
Not sure...slow as molasses though. They eat like champs but just nothing impressive as far as growth goes. Not for me anyways! :o

Eddie

Eddie

03-24-2010, 09:36 PM

Sounds like that bulldog spawn I had..They would grow in spurts, not a steady pace..Funny but that is how they grew,,

May just be the genetics of the suckers. :o Guess we'll see!

Take care Vince

Eddie

scottthomas

03-25-2010, 07:46 PM

Wow, that female is just a great looking fish as are you crosses. I really hope you get some fry from your group. Will be interesting to see how they turn out.

scottthomas

03-25-2010, 07:47 PM

Wow, that female is just a great looking fish

I meant the dad, but they are both nice.

Eddie

03-25-2010, 07:56 PM

I meant the dad, but they are both nice.

LOL, its all good! I do hope they develop into some beauty's. And I would be EXTREMELY ecstatic about them breeding down the road! I have a feeling it will not be too too long, few months maybe. I'll surely keep everyone updated!

Take care Scott and answer my PM!!! LOL

Eddie

Eddie

04-08-2010, 07:57 AM

Bringing out their pure wild animal craziness! LOL They are still getting used to the wood, just put it in today with a few trained plecos.

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;)

vera

04-08-2010, 08:08 AM

WOW !! yr Solomons look AMAZING !!their shape and pattern so unique from other wilds
I like wood with all these curves really cool
Keep us posted
Well done man:)

Eddie

04-08-2010, 08:14 AM

WOW !! yr Solomons look AMAZING !!their shape and pattern so unique from other wilds
I like wood with all these curves really cool
Keep us posted
Well done man:)

Thanks Vera! I really like them too. They interact much different than any of my other discus. Maybe a bit of that wild instinct still in them! :o

Take care!

Eddie

erikc

04-08-2010, 08:28 AM

Eddie

04-08-2010, 08:32 AM

Eddie, thanks for keeping the updates.

They do look like they still have a lot of wild in them and have an amazing potential. I really like that mix ! How about adding some heckel to them (I'll send you a few !!) ?

Take care

Thanks man...its a great mix! Watanabe from T-Aqua definitely knows what he's doing! His Solomon Xs are FANTASTIC!!! He's in Malaysia right now but will be back in few days. He'll be updating when he gets back!

I could use some Heckels too! ;)

Take care,

Eddie

MSD

04-08-2010, 09:10 AM

Eddie

04-08-2010, 05:41 PM

"Wild's" man Eddie I see!! :D They look super nice and the wood add's the perfect touch to set them off. You've come full circle from hybrids of all colors back to basic. Now you have to breed some wilds.

Thanks Mark! Although these are still domestics, just a little closer to their wild nature. ;)

Take care my friend,

Eddie

hedut

04-08-2010, 06:12 PM

wow Eddie, they look more colorful. Cool set up;)

Ed13

04-08-2010, 07:24 PM

Jeez, no wonder you're down to eight posts per day! You must be staring at this tank all day!

Jhhnn

04-08-2010, 11:03 PM

Beautiful fish, Eddie... obviously thriving under your care...

they show their wild heritage strongly in the black halos and eyebars...

Jstuver

04-09-2010, 12:25 AM

Wow they are getting some great color! Beautiful fish!

Eddie

04-09-2010, 05:45 AM

Thanks all! They are my pride and joy. ;)

Take care and all the best!

Eddie

T-AQUA

04-09-2010, 07:08 AM

Eddie

04-09-2010, 07:11 AM

Hello Eddie!
I back today penang.

I take some photos today.
1 photo is Father(wild solomon).
Others I keep childrens.
Some pieces have a center bar.
I do not use heckel .
Next generation I will try cross willyshuwalz.
I think very interesting.

Thanks. Take care.

Watanabe

Amazing Watanabe! They look so nice! Thanks for adding your photos! I also think that will make a superb cross. I might have to make room to get some of the babies if you make that cross. Hope you had a nice trip in Malaysia.

Take care,

Eddie

MSD

04-09-2010, 08:17 AM

Jeez, no wonder you're down to eight posts per day! You must be staring at this tank all day!

With Eddie, more like cleaning tanks all day, his setups are spotless! ;)

Eddie

04-09-2010, 08:25 AM

With Eddie, more like cleaning tanks all day, his setups are spotless! ;)

LOL, thanks Mark....but you know I only take pictures after a tank cleaning! :D If I took one right now, you'd wonder how the fish were even alive! ;)

Take care my friend!

Eddie

William Palumbo

04-09-2010, 08:40 AM

Eddie

04-09-2010, 08:57 AM

WOW Eddie! I just saw the updated pics. WOW!... They have really come along nicely. I can see doing what you have to do to work with these guys. Those would be at the top of my priority list. Keep up the excellent work!...Bill

Thanks Bill, really appreciate it. Trying man, definitely trying to make them as happy as can be!

Take care my friend,

Eddie

CodOnMyRod

04-09-2010, 03:55 PM

Wow Eddie these are turning out amazing. I really like this group. You are very lucky to have access to some really interesting fish. Between these and your heckel cross you are making lots of us envious. Enjoy them they are beautiful.

Ruben

JL15219

04-09-2010, 04:01 PM

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/8%20Apr/IMG_0081.jpg

I love the setup very nice and the discus are beautiful :thumbsup:

Eddie

04-09-2010, 07:48 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. It is very fortunate for me to be able to get some amazing stock from Watanabe. He is constantly breeding F1s from his wild stock that are out of this world!

Take care!

Eddie

blkrob

04-09-2010, 07:52 PM

Dude. I just came in and starting checking out the update. Those are some stunning fish. SWEET.

Robert

Eddie

04-09-2010, 08:11 PM

Dude. I just came in and starting checking out the update. Those are some stunning fish. SWEET.

Robert

Thanks Robert...I am satisfied for sure. The group is really taking to the manzanita wood and adding my baby plecos has really eliminated any and all fungus on the wood. Thinking of adding some rooting plants soon as well so I am trying to build a nice home for them. Something to make them more at home....a home away from home, if you will. :D

Take care my friend!

Eddie

Eddie

04-12-2010, 05:31 AM

Added some rooting plants, philos and monstera deliciosa. Interesting to see the discus pick at the wood to clean fungus just as much as the baby plecos. The discus also pick at the roots.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/11%20Apr/IMG_0223.jpg
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vera

04-12-2010, 07:25 AM

Great idea Eddie!!
do u think plant will do well in high T and soft water ? i wish to do something similar , maybe with bamboo shots..
Tnx for sharing
TC:)

Eddie

04-12-2010, 07:37 AM

Great idea Eddie!!
do u think plant will do well in high T and soft water ? i wish to do something similar , maybe with bamboo shots..
Tnx for sharing
TC:)

Oh yeah, they should do good! Depends on the nutrients in the water. I did it in the past but didn't like the look of domestic hybrids with the wood and roots. Also never had plecos to keep things under control. Now I'm able to keep things under control and I like the look of these Solomon Crosses in a more natural environment.

I used bamboo shoots a long time ago and it was recommended to not submerse the entire stalk. I ended up laying the bamboo along the top of the tank and the roots just made there way down into the tank.

Eddie

vera

04-12-2010, 07:46 AM

Oh yeah, they should do good! Depends on the nutrients in the water. I did it in the past but didn't like the look of domestic hybrids with the wood and roots. Also never had plecos to keep things under control. Now I'm able to keep things under control and I like the look of these Solomon Crosses in a more natural environment.

I used bamboo shoots a long time ago and it was recommended to not submerse the entire stalk. I ended up laying the bamboo along the top of the tank and the roots just made there way down into the tank.

Eddie

U r right !
wilds look awesome among roots, i'll try to play with dif plants i have tons of plecos to keep them polished :)
take care

Ed13

04-12-2010, 09:06 AM

hedut

04-12-2010, 04:32 PM

Indeed very nice set up.Love it like in the wild;);)

Eddie

04-12-2010, 06:48 PM

Thanks Ed and Hendri, after a few weeks the roots should really start developing onto the wood. ;)

Take care fellas,

Eddie

Eddie

04-26-2010, 10:56 PM

Trying out the new point and shoot. Sorry about the water spots.

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erikc

04-27-2010, 03:36 AM

Eddie, those really are some fine fish you have there.

They really are turning into something quite amazing. Can't wait until they are adult and show their breeding colours !

Thanks for the updates !

athy

04-27-2010, 04:37 AM

Simply breath taking! They are gorgeous. Can't say that enough. Go Eddie! You are incredible and so are the fish :D

Alok

04-27-2010, 09:37 AM

Nice Eddie! Pic #3 is my favorite, perfect pose with dorsal and ventral fins opened completely.

jball1125

04-27-2010, 10:58 AM

Hey Eddie, I just finished seeing this entire thread from the beginning and it's amazing the transformation these fish have gone through. They went from beautiful to breath taking. Can't wait to see them on the next update. Great job growing them out!

waters10

04-27-2010, 11:19 AM

Really really nice discus! Love their patterns and colors!

DiscusKev

04-27-2010, 12:40 PM

Hi Eddie,

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/27%20Apr/DSC00038.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/27%20Apr/DSC00074.jpg

Is it me, or are some of the Lago Solomon crosses showing their 5th bar more prominently now?

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/27%20Apr/DSC00043.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/27%20Apr/DSC00062.jpg

Lovely shots, although there are others that I like also; seems like the new camera is all good aye.

All the best on getting them to breed once they are ready, when they are ready, you know that they are ready (Finding nemo :D )

Kevin

Ed13

04-27-2010, 07:27 PM

These guys sure are gonna be unforgetable! Some of them do have a prominent fifth bar:thumbsup:

scottthomas

04-27-2010, 08:09 PM

These fish are really developing nicely. Your hard work is paying off big time!

Eddie

04-27-2010, 08:49 PM

Ed13

04-27-2010, 09:15 PM

Eddie

04-27-2010, 09:21 PM

NO seafood mix with these guys? Any particular reason?

Cleanliness :D

Ed13

04-27-2010, 09:23 PM

Cleanliness :D
:thumbsup::D:thumbsup:

waters10

04-28-2010, 05:05 PM

Thanks all! I'm really happy with how they are turning out. The 5th bar is definitely becoming more prominent in all the fish. They are fed only Prime Reef and Mal's worms. I think the Prime Reef is bring the red out well.

Take care and all the best,

Eddie
Hey Eddie,

How long have you been using mal's blackworms? It seems like you're confident enough to use it almost exclusively now, right? The reason I'm asking is, that I have been using for about 2 months and it's the food my fish love the most, by far! But 2 months is not long enough to draw my own conclusions. I'm moving away from beef heart for now, but I still don't know if it is the right thing to do.

Any reason why you're not using pellets, like the 1.5 fry starter? What about frozen food? Cleanliness or you don't think it's as good as mal's worms and ON prime reef?

Thanks!

Eddie

04-28-2010, 07:56 PM

Hey there Waters, info you requested. ;)

How long have you been using mal's blackworms?

4-5 months

It seems like you're confident enough to use it almost exclusively now, right?

Mal's worms are an integral part of my fishes diet. They pack on size! I feed them to fry all the way to adult. I wouldn't say I use them exclusively. I have just under a dozen tanks and I feed all my tanks different foods. Between all the tanks, I feed my seafood mix, Mal's worms, Fry Starter 1.5mm, ON Prime Reef and Garlic Flake.

Any reason why you're not using pellets, like the 1.5 fry starter?

I do feed the fry starter 1.5mm, to all my breeding pairs. I have 5 pairs at the moment that get primarily the Fry Starter 1.5mm and every once in a while, Mal's worms.

What about frozen food? Cleanliness or you don't think it's as good as mal's worms and ON prime reef?

I do feed my frozen mix, just not in the Lago Solomon tank. This tank has manzanita wood, and alot of rooting plants so I try to keep extra clean. Using Mal's worms and Prime Reef, keeps the tank/water super clean. ;)

Take care!

Eddie

waters10

04-28-2010, 10:56 PM

Mal's worms are an integral part of my fishes diet. They pack on size!
That's what I wanted to hear! :D I think I'll stop BH for now and just use mal's worms as my main food, along with pellets, flakes and hikari frozen foods.

I do feed the fry starter 1.5mm, to all my breeding pairs. I have 5 pairs at the moment that get primarily the Fry Starter 1.5mm and every once in a while, Mal's worms.

Take care!

Eddie
Any particular reason not feed 1.5 pellet along with ON flakes on this tank?

Thanks for the answers and congratz on the new area! Beginners must know this will be a good place to get info!

Eddie

04-28-2010, 11:48 PM

Any particular reason not feed 1.5 pellet along with ON flakes on this tank?

Do you mean the Lago Solomon tank? If so, its because I want to put more size on the Solomon Crosses at the moment and they fully engorge themselves with Mal's worms. Once they get to a size where I am more concerned about coloration, then the Fry Starter 1.5mm will be used. Its not a set in stone practice, I do like to switch things around from time to time.

TC

Eddie

waters10

04-29-2010, 03:59 PM

Do you mean the Lago Solomon tank? If so, its because I want to put more size on the Solomon Crosses at the moment and they fully engorge themselves with Mal's worms. Once they get to a size where I am more concerned about coloration, then the Fry Starter 1.5mm will be used. Its not a set in stone practice, I do like to switch things around from time to time.

TC

Eddie
Yeah, I meant the lago solomon tank. Cool, thanks for the answer! I'm happy to know you trust mal's worms as a good food during grow out. In my case, I have adults mixed with juvies, so it makes more sense to mix in other foods as well.

pcsb23

04-29-2010, 05:06 PM

Interesting cross Eddie. Shape is very good and the balacnce of the fins is really nice. Wouldn't mind working with a few of these myself :)

Eddie

04-29-2010, 07:36 PM

Interesting cross Eddie. Shape is very good and the balacnce of the fins is really nice. Wouldn't mind working with a few of these myself :)

Thanks Paul, these are my faves. :D Seems I have some early spawning activity going on these past few days. Fingers crossed!

Take care,

Eddie

MarkPulawski

04-29-2010, 08:55 PM

Wow those are red fish, very nice Eddie. Cool plants too, plants always make a tank imo.

Eddie

04-29-2010, 09:17 PM

Wow those are red fish, very nice Eddie. Cool plants too, plants always make a tank imo.

Thanks man, appreciate it!

Take care,

Eddie

TankWatcher

04-30-2010, 08:15 AM

They do well with Catapala leaves floating at the top but the leaves always end up floating the bottom. I may have to rig up net across the top to get the leaves to float just above the water or have the leaves lay on top of the tank and elevate the light fixture.

Eddie finally caught up with this thread. I amreally happy to see them in such a beautiful, natural looking tank. The fish themselves, well they are Stunning!

Did you come up with a solution for the leaves?

Eddie

04-30-2010, 08:18 AM

finally caught up with this thread. I amreally happy to see them in such a beautiful, natural looking tank. The fish themselves, well they are Stunning!

Did you come up with a solution for the leaves?

Thanks Robyn, I've skipped the leaves for the time being. I'll start adding them in the future again though. For now I am just feeding them like crazy since they've worked up a huge appetite, not sure why, maybe some spawning soon. Hopefully!

Take care,

Eddie

jball1125

06-16-2010, 09:57 AM

Is it time for an update yet? :)

Eddie

06-16-2010, 12:42 PM

Is it time for an update yet? :)

LOL, I'd love to update on these but I won't see them until the 26th of June as I have been in the states since the 8th of June. The wife says they are still swimming so that is always a good sign. LOL :D

jball1125

06-16-2010, 01:04 PM

Ooops I thought you were back already. It's a good thing they are swimming! I guess I'll see the update on June 27th right? Lol jk

Eddie

06-16-2010, 01:08 PM

Ooops I thought you were back already. It's a good thing they are swimming! I guess I'll see the update on June 27th right? Lol jk

If they are still swimming! LOL

Eddie

07-02-2010, 06:04 AM

Well, since my Solomon X set back, they are finally starting to come around. Not all of them are 100% but they are all eating and thats what counts. 2 months without eating really took a toll on them, I thought they were goners. Anyways, here is one of my favorites, I think its a she and she has come around the most from the group.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/July/DSC01748.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/July/DSC01742.jpg

DiscusKev

07-02-2010, 08:19 AM

Man, thats some crazy stuff, love that black/dark blue halo ring and that prominent looking solomon bar! They've coloured up nicely, hope they are gonna gain back some real weight and size after no food for some period of time...same question, how big are they SL/TL?

Condor

07-02-2010, 08:56 AM

Eddie, looks like that red is REALLY ready to pop on those guys. Lookin real good!

Adrian

jball1125

07-02-2010, 09:08 AM

Eddie I think that they went off food late enough so that it didn't take as big a tole on them as if they were younger. They still look great and are on my list of favorite discus.

Eddie

07-02-2010, 09:31 AM

Thanks guys, these guys were my pride and joy and had me totally freaked until I figured out what was wrong. It took them such a long time to recover from whatever toxin was affecting them. I am still babying them by feeding them finely shaved mix. A few more are really coloring up and I actually have a few others at the cone shaking!!! :D

Kevin, all of them are 5 in TL so I doubt they will get too much bigger but you never know.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/July/DSC01834.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/July/DSC01825.jpg
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http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/July/DSC01800.jpg

DiscusKev

07-02-2010, 09:54 AM

I love the ones with the thick bar the most, it's so attractive. They have some very nice spots on their gill plate, and some on their body too (I wonder if they will eventually line up when they get older like turqs do?) 5"TL doesn't sound that bad, I'm sure they will become 6" one day :D They really have been getting that high bodied appearance and I like it, make them look majestic!

Eddie

07-02-2010, 09:59 AM

Thanks, I like the high body shape too. I am hoping to keep the dark fifth bar going to the offspring. Who knows, if I can find a willing female, I might toss her in with my Heckel Cross and see comes from that. ;)

Take care man,

Eddie

Eddie

07-07-2010, 07:57 AM

One of the best highs in my hobby is having these guys back to eating again and thriving! They are tearing up food again and displaying so well these past few days. Very content with how they are doing now, since they were ill for 2 months. Got one female shaking on the cone too and I was certain it was a male! :o

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/Lake%20Solomon/July/7%20of%20July/DSC02001.jpg
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