Week #16, Water chnage #16!!

Hello all!

Well, what can I say, the weeks are flying by and these babies are getting HUGE! Nothing too new to report. I will make a change in the food from this point forward. I was feeding some Tetra color bits mid day through an auto feeder, but I'm out and will be substituting Ocean Nutrition Marine Formula One in it's place. These guys love it. I gave them a sample to see how they would take to it.

The only other significant thing that took place this week was during my last cleaning I turned off the Ph controller and did not dose CO2 all week. Naturally the Ph was high all week as well, but I typically don't really look at it and missed it all together. I had some hair algae growing and thought I was out of CO2. Nope! It was off.

Anyway, everything is back to normal now. LOL!

I have been rather busy and I apologize for missing last weeks update. I have been working on my fish room for quite some time now and am very close to completing it, so I guess you can say I have been a bit distracted. When it's all said and done, the room will hold 1800 gallons of water in over 30 tanks. :D I'll keep you all posted and get some pics out when it's done.

Anyway, enjoy these pics. Took them tonight after a water change. They were enjoying a FBW snack when I took the pics.

Best wishes!

And a few more....

And some more....

And the last!

Best wishes!

Wow Chad! Your tank and discus are absolutely beautiful and your pictures are wonderful. The shape and color of your discus are incredible. They really look like they are getting big. Can't wait to see the pictures of your fish room.

Chris

looking great as always.

now i know where all those discus you are getting from Bill are going to go...your building your fishroom :thumbsup:

Hey Chad,

Fish are looking great. Keep up the good work. This challenge is definitely shaping up to be quite the competition. 1800 gallons huh? All discus?

Kirk

Really pretty fish Chad! Interesting to see how some of the challenge fish are more orange and some are more yellow. I love both colors in them. Also, maybe it is the camera that shows the colors different? Can hardly wait to see pics of your fishroom, I think it will be quite the operation!
Barb :)

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Originally Posted by Scribbles

Wow Chad! Your tank and discus are absolutely beautiful and your pictures are wonderful. The shape and color of your discus are incredible. They really look like they are getting big. Can't wait to see the pictures of your fish room.

Chris

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Thnaks so much for the knid words Chris! They are much appreciated. Yes, they are getting big. They are rather breathtaking at times when you walk up on the tank and they school. They are really beautiful fish!

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Originally Posted by rickztahone

looking great as always.

now i know where all those discus you are getting from Bill are going to go...your building your fishroom :thumbsup:

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Thanks Rick!

Actually I don't have any of the new fish in the fish room yet, but that's where they'll go! :D

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Originally Posted by kirkp

Hey Chad,

Fish are looking great. Keep up the good work. This challenge is definitely shaping up to be quite the competition. 1800 gallons huh? All discus?

Kirk

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Hey Kirk!

Yes, this challenge is going to be a tough call. Everyone's fish are looking fantastic. I pitty the judges! I feel that we have all won already. Look at these fish!

1800 gallons of pure discus! ;)

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Originally Posted by Disgirl

Really pretty fish Chad! Interesting to see how some of the challenge fish are more orange and some are more yellow. I love both colors in them. Also, maybe it is the camera that shows the colors different? Can hardly wait to see pics of your fishroom, I think it will be quite the operation!
Barb :)

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Hi Barb!

I think some of the color differences are more in lighting and camera exposure than anything. There may be some dietary influence as well, but for the most part, most of the fish look identical. I can't seem to see any huge differences. I do notice some body patterns on some of the other fish that I do now see on mine. I thought that was interesting. Mine seem to all have fin patterns but little or no body pattern.

I'll be posting some pictures of the fish room in another thread. I still have a bit more work to do. I'll kep you posted though!

Best wishes!

Hi Chad
Wondering how I missed your post "yesterday" until I realized you posted after my bedtime.........you putting in long days buddy. :)
Your discus and tank looks awesome as always. Growing well and very healthy looking. Great job.
Bill

Hi Bill!

Yes, it was a last minute post before my bedtime (11:00 pm) here in San Diego. Thanks for the kind words! I am really happy with the way they are growing. They will be beautiful adults!

Best wishes!

Looking amazing Chad! I really love the color. Exceptional shape and size. Nice work.I bet you will be glad when you are finished the fish room and can sit back with a cold one and enjoy it:D. Good luck with the rest of the set up.

Kenny

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Originally Posted by acroken

Looking amazing Chad! I really love the color. Exceptional shape and size. Nice work.I bet you will be glad when you are finished the fish room and can sit back with a cold one and enjoy it:D. Good luck with the rest of the set up.

Kenny

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Thanks Kenny!

These guys have been an easy grow out. No problems whatsoever! Thanks for the kind words!

Yes, I will be glad when it's all done. It's very time consuming getting everything in order, built, set up, etc. It's definately a labor of love! I will certainly take time to enjoy it when it's done. Thanks for the well wishes!

Best wishes!

Wow, your weren't kidding! They are getting huge!!! They look beautiful!!!

Julie :)

They look fantastic Chad. Great job. I too would like to see pics of the fish room.

Wade

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Originally Posted by frenchie100

Wow, your weren't kidding! They are getting huge!!! They look beautiful!!!

Julie :)

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Thanks Julie! :)

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Originally Posted by wadewc

They look fantastic Chad. Great job. I too would like to see pics of the fish room.

Wade

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Thanks Wade! :)

I'll see what I can do about getting some preliminary pics this weekend. The room is about done, but the hard work is coming. I have about 40 glass holes to drill. UGH!

Chad,

Tank always looks great.

Wow, the colors on the fish are awesome. What a deep yellow. They are so pretty. Great job.

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Originally Posted by Lytehouse

Chad,

Tank always looks great.

Wow, the colors on the fish are awesome. What a deep yellow. They are so pretty. Great job.

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Hi Lynn!

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the compliments. These are my favorite fish ATM. LOL!

Best wishes!

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Originally Posted by acroken

Looking amazing Chad! I really love the color. Exceptional shape and size. Nice work.I bet you will be glad when you are finished the fish room and can sit back with a cold one and enjoy it:D. Good luck with the rest of the set up.

Kenny

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Kenny,

I need you to come over to my house and take pictures! I love your photo skills!

Best wishes!

Totally awesome Chad! Good work!

Completely stunning, Chad--I REALLY love these guys! Crazy gorgeous!
Best regards and hope all is well with you,
Harriett

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Originally Posted by calihawker

Totally awesome Chad! Good work!

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Hey there Steve! Thanks so much for the compliment! With excellent stock like this you can't help but get a beutiful grow out! LOL!

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Originally Posted by Harriett

Completely stunning, Chad--I REALLY love these guys! Crazy gorgeous!
Best regards and hope all is well with you,
Harriett

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Hey Harriett!

I have been very well, thanks for asking! Yes, they are a magnificent strain. I really love them as well. Maybe we'll have some breeding by the end of the year? Wishful thinking? :D

Best wishes!

chad, they really look awesome! great work so far. every single one looks great, happy, and healthy! man I cant wait to see ur fishroom when all is said and done!;) :D

take care bro.

Hey Jason!

Thanks for the kind compliment! I agree with you too. LOL! Very happy, healthy and energetic! I will likely post an update this week.

I'm working on the sumps tonight. PITA! LOL! It's a labor of love.

More to follow!

Take care brother!

They are looking good Chad, boy this is going to be hard to judge!!

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Originally Posted by pcsb23

They are looking good Chad, boy this is going to be hard to judge!!

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Paul,

I agree. Looing at everyone's fish, they all seem outstanding! UGH!

I'm glad I'm not a judge, that's all I have to say. LOL!

Thanks for the compliment!

Best wishes!

Chad, an amazing formation, the comp has really now come alive. I've been flat out with work & family & haven't been online for a while although what I come back to see really amazezzz me brother. Keep up the good work! :D

Regards
Ahmed ;)

Ahmed,

I was wondering where you were! Sorry to hear that you have been so busy. I can certainly relate. Thank you for the kind words. This competition will be tight.

Best wishes!

Great to be able to visit you a couple days ago. Your contest fish are giant! I thought you had them for a couple of years and not just the last couple of months.

Great to know there is such an accomplished Discus hobbiest/breeder in my own backyard!

Bert S

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Originally Posted by yeaboyt

Great to be able to visit you a couple days ago. Your contest fish are giant! I thought you had them for a couple of years and not just the last couple of months.

Great to know there is such an accomplished Discus hobbiest/breeder in my own backyard!

Bert S

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Hey Bert!

Great to see you on here! I am honored to have received your first post! LOL! Congratulations!!

Thanks for the compliments on the contest fish. You are one of very few people that have actually set eyes on them in person. Now you know how quickly a discus can grow. ;)

Anyway, stay in touch on the forum or in person!

Best wishes!