38 days, no water/food

[Eddie]

I arrived back in Japan last night and today was the first water change/ feeding for all my fish since the 21st of November. That equates to 38 days without any water changes or food. All the fish are doing fantastic! Busted out 100% change on all the tanks and they all had a good feeding of tetrabits. Tonight I will get some pictures of the fishes!

Take care peeps!

Eddie

[vera]

Wow! That's great Eddie , I never left my fish without automatic feeder when went abroad , yr way it looks like a good practice to leave them just be , did u add special minerals to water befor u left ?

[Jennie]

Showoff:)

[Eddie]

Wow! That's great Eddie , I never left my fish without automatic feeder when went abroad , yr way it looks like a good practice to leave them just be , did u add special minerals to water befor u left ?

Just before I left, I added Reef Builder and Reef Advantage Calcium. ;)

No way Jennie, not me. :p

[Jennie]

:rolleyes2: rolls eyes now!

[vera]

Lol

[Second Hand Pat]

Eddie, I'm with Jennie, showoff...but still rather impressive.

[Disgirl]

Glad they are good Eddie! My discus that fasted for 4 months, reason still a mystery, is just fine now and eats well with all the others. They can go a long time without eating!
Barb

[William Palumbo]

Damn Eddie!...That's a long time, but I'm glad they are fine. Some very hardy Discus you have there Eddie. Man, I bet they chowed down! Take care...Bill

[wendy9722]

Wow that is just totally crazy that they can do that without wanting to eat each other. Your my hero!!! :p

[ockyra215]

I hope that my favorite Heckle Cross of yours is still alive! Good job for fasting them thru the holidays!

[John_Nicholson]

Glad it worked out. Since you left I have done some major fish house rework....When I get the chance I will try to post some pics for you.

-john

[Eddie]

Glad it worked out. Since you left I have done some major fish house rework....When I get the chance I will try to post some pics for you.

-john


Heck yeah John, I'm looking to do some modifications myself since your lecture with D'Wyatt.

No worries Dave, the heckel cross is in tip top shape, just can't find a female that will stand up to him. He's a beast in the bedroom! LOL

[DonMD]

Wow, Eddie, I don't think I'll worry again about my 3-day work trips . . . No food and no w/c's. Good to know. Thanks for posting!

[Eddie]

Wow, Eddie, I don't think I'll worry again about my 3-day work trips . . . No food and no w/c's. Good to know. Thanks for posting!

Defintely Don, just make sure the water has good KH and minerals. ;)

[Skip]

well, if eddie's fish get sick.. who does he call?!:book:

[DiscusKev]

Doesn't surprise me because your Eddie the man :D

Looking forward for the pics

[jimg]

How was the water? did you check nitrates and ph on that water?

[PAR23]

I hope you brought them back some Cheesecake factory dessert....:)

[scottthomas]

I often see where people ask how long can they leave discus at home when on vacation. Now I know the answer is "if you asre gone only 38 days then you are fine".

[Eddie]

As promised, here's some shots of my buggers. :D Got some pairing off, after just one day! KABOOYA!!!!

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/After%203%20weeks/38%20days/DSC04936.jpg
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http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss289/extremeist/After%203%20weeks/38%20days/DSC04887.jpg

[johnnathan]

Eddie

thank for posting. my wife will happy if she know discus can stay without water change and food.
we can go vacation ..

Happy New Year..

[Melissa]

Niiiiiiiiiiice Eddie... Love your fish man! I have a cone just like yours! Gotta love those cones from Barb!

[gerrard00]

Great thread! Definitely reassuring, especially to a beginner like myself.

[DiscusKev]

looking good! Great job with the water works ha.

[John_Nicholson]

Better be careful Eddie...If others read this they will say that this is cruel and that the fish will be stressed.....LOL.


-john

[ZX10R]

I have never left mine any longer then 4 days with no food or WC and I was shocked at how clean my tank looked when I came home. No poop on the bottom and the water was crystal clear. Nice job Eddie!!!!

What kind of fish is that in the first and last pics I really like those?

[Jennie]

I'm still stuck on Kabooya??:p

[Disgirl]

Jennie, that may be Japanese for Yahoooo! Or something similar. Eddie, good to see them with my cones!
Barb

[Jennie]

I know Barb, but still razzing him anyway!

[scottthomas]

beautiful color on those wilds. I would like a tank full.

[Ed13]

As promised, here's some shots of my buggers. :D Got some pairing off, after just one day! KABOOYA!!!!
You have got to be kidding me, right?!?! :flame: If you have fry from them within a week or two, I'm booking a flight to Okinawa and I'll bring you home with me and not let yo leave untill you tell me how in the world do you do get away with it.:alien::whip: LOL

I'm glad you had a safe trip, but c'mon:fried:

[wendy9722]

You have got to be kidding me, right?!?! :flame: If you have fry from them within a week or two, I'm booking a flight to Okinawa and I'll bring you home with me and not let yo leave untill you tell me how in the world do you do get away with it.:alien::whip: LOL

I'm glad you had a safe trip, but c'mon:fried:


I'll help ya!!! lol

[cooksa]

Did you happen to check the water parameters when you got back? I'd just like to know what they were out of curiosity.

It's amazing they went that long without food/WCs. Definitely shows what great shape they're in.

[Eddie]

I have never left mine any longer then 4 days with no food or WC and I was shocked at how clean my tank looked when I came home. No poop on the bottom and the water was crystal clear. Nice job Eddie!!!!

What kind of fish is that in the first and last pics I really like those?


Thanks all, those are my Solid Red Snakes. Those are my future breeding project. ;)

[Eddie]

You have got to be kidding me, right?!?! :flame: If you have fry from them within a week or two, I'm booking a flight to Okinawa and I'll bring you home with me and not let yo leave untill you tell me how in the world do you do get away with it.:alien::whip: LOL

I'm glad you had a safe trip, but c'mon:fried:


LOL, actually my heckel cross is shacking up with my Blue Turq female.

[Jennie]

What is fish in pic 7..looks like my red turk with harder barring

[Eddie]

What is fish in pic 7..looks like my red turk with harder barring

Solomon cross (wild Blue x blue turq)

[hedut]

Wow Eddie, they still look good;), good luck for your pair.

Happy New year

[goodoo]

Awsome. What about evaporation, you must have some kind of auto top up ?

[Eddie]

Awsome. What about evaporation, you must have some kind of auto top up ?


None, the water dropped about an inch from the rim on each 55 gallon tank. I had them filled to the top before I left.

[discusmurderer]

Hi edd, can u tell me what the minerals in the water does n leaving them long.??

[Eddie]

Hi edd, can u tell me what the minerals in the water does n leaving them long.??

Post #4, mind you, its best to know your water before adding any additional minerals. My tap water is similar to RO water.

[vera]

WOW ! the reds are STUNNERS ! wish i still have mine , best of luck with breeding these babes !

[Ed13]

I'll help ya!!! lol
I like PA, we can stop on the way if you like?! lol;);)


LOL, actually my heckel cross is shacking up with my Blue Turq female.
:bomb:

LOL, New years fry might be a good present!!

[Eddie]

I like PA, we can stop on the way if you like?! lol;);)


:bomb:

LOL, New years fry might be a good present!!

Hell yeah, but New Years is in 2 hours and 36 minutes, over here in Japan.

[BOBT00LS]

38 days unattended ! This should answer everyones question when they ask what to do with their discus when they are going on a simple 7 day vacation.


Bob

[PAR23]

This may be silly but just a point of reference, we are talking about ADULTS right.......Probably not a good idea to leave JUVIES alone for this long period of time.

[Eddie]

This may be silly but just a point of reference, we are talking about ADULTS right.......Probably not a good idea to leave JUVIES alone for this long period of time.


Oh most definitely adults!

[DiscusKev]

beautiful color on those wilds. I would like a tank full.

I don't think they are wilds, the parents are though (right Eddie?) :D


Post #4, mind you, its best to know your water before adding any additional minerals. My tap water is similar to RO water.

That's why Japan has the 'best' water for breeding ha. Yes, it is also important to know your discus too, because not all discus can tolerate this, only tough (meaning healthy) discus can withstand this!

[Eddie]

I don't think they are wilds, the parents are though (right Eddie?) :D



That's why Japan has the 'best' water for breeding ha. Yes, it is also important to know your discus too, because not all discus can tolerate this, only tough (meaning healthy) discus can withstand this!

Yup Kev, the male parent of the Solomon Cross is a wild.

[lkleung007]

Hey Eddie,

All the discus look great!! Other than adding minerals...any other "prep" work prior to leaving...such as feeding them more or doing larger water changes before leaving?? Also, how heavily stocked are your tanks?? I am planning a 16 day trip to China in June and wanted to get some advice.

Thanks, Lester

[jimg]

What did I do wrong???? look, They haven't touched their food in days either!!http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae137/jimgalb/DSC_0010-3.jpg

[PAR23]

What did I do wrong???? look, They haven't touched their food in days either!!http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae137/jimgalb/DSC_0010-3.jpg

Are these your fish Jim?

[jimg]

Are these your fish Jim?

These are what happens when you don't cover the juvenile tanks. I found these behind two of the tanks.

[PAR23]

These are what happens when you don't cover the juvenile tanks. I found these behind two of the tanks.

Mass suicide......Sorry to hear.....No wonder they are not eating.

[William Palumbo]

LOL...Jim! Tho in reality not too funny. Don't you just love moving a tank, or looking under a stand?...Bill

[jimg]

A couple times 1 or 2 would jump while I was doing wipe downs, but I thought I put them all back! I never expected to see that many!