Week 37, Water Change 32.... I think...

I'd like to fist say that I am sorry for not staying on top of updates. I won't make any excuses, but my time has not been my own for the past couple of months. To all of you that have been very regular with your updates, WELL DONE!

So, the fish....


No huge changes to report. I did pull the daddy of the group to get a measurement tonight and was disappointed to observe that my 6" caliper was malfunctioning. When I spread it all the way open, the readings were way off. It's digital and I think the battery is dead. Anyway, With the caliper open 100%, the fish barely fits, so I'd fare a guess at 6" +. LOL! Until I get that fixed, no measurements.

The fish are doing great, even with my crappy schedule. As you can see, a few of the weekly water changes slipped and I am about 5 behind. To date, these guys haven't skiped a beat. Still pigs, still fat, still happy. Their feedings also declined to twice daily. Both feedings are beefheart. Their patterns are a bit more pronounced now and most of the patterns are consistent throughout all six fish.

Anyway, took some shots tonight! Enjoy!

Best wishes!

A few more.....

And a few more....

And the last.... Have a great weekend!

Really beautiful discus Chad! And the plants don't look bad either:D!
Barb:)

They look great, Chad. Like your tank.

Wade

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Originally Posted by Chad Hughes

And a few more....

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i know everyone likes striations but i must say i really like the solid base of the first discus in post 3

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Originally Posted by rickztahone

i know everyone likes striations but i must say i really like the solid base of the first discus in post 3

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I was just thinking the same thing. That is my favorite one too. They all look amazing Chad and your tank is always gorgeous.

Chris

Nicely done Chad. You're doing a great job with those discus.

Kirk

Chad,
Really looking good. That tank is beautiful. Love the color of them. Very nice Chad!

Kenny

Chad,
WELL DONE. They are stunning. Just gorgeous. I am mesmerized. Enough? OK.....yeah.
H

Always great to see your updates Chad. The pictures of those discus swimming through the plants is like viewing a bit of nature.
I like all the spots in the second picture in post two but they all look great, well done. :)
Bill

They do look fat, but happy...I'm not so sure. I thought I saw one holding a milk carton with your "Missing" photo on it. :D I think it even had a facial grimace on him :D

Looking good Chad! Hope things settle down for you soon!

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Originally Posted by Disgirl

Really beautiful discus Chad! And the plants don't look bad either:D!
Barb:)

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Thanks so much Barb!

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Originally Posted by wadewc

They look great, Chad. Like your tank.

Wade

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Thanks Wade! I appreciate the compliments!

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Originally Posted by rickztahone

i know everyone likes striations but i must say i really like the solid base of the first discus in post 3

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Thanks Rick! That one is one of my favorites as well!

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Originally Posted by Scribbles

I was just thinking the same thing. That is my favorite one too. They all look amazing Chad and your tank is always gorgeous.

Chris

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Thank you Chris! Always nice to hear your praise!

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Originally Posted by kirkp

Nicely done Chad. You're doing a great job with those discus.

Kirk

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Thanks Kirk! Your's are incredible!

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Originally Posted by acroken

Chad,
Really looking good. That tank is beautiful. Love the color of them. Very nice Chad!

Kenny

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Thanks Kenny! I see yours have some amazing colors as well! Great work!

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Originally Posted by Harriett

Chad,
WELL DONE. They are stunning. Just gorgeous. I am mesmerized. Enough? OK.....yeah.
H

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Harriett!

Thank you for the kind words! Always good to hear your opinion!

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Originally Posted by wgtaylor

Always great to see your updates Chad. The pictures of those discus swimming through the plants is like viewing a bit of nature.
I like all the spots in the second picture in post two but they all look great, well done. :)
Bill

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Thank you Bill! You know me and my planted tanks! I love em! LOL! Youare doing a fantastic job with yours as well. I need to work on my camera skills some more though! LOL!

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Originally Posted by David Rose

They do look fat, but happy...I'm not so sure. I thought I saw one holding a milk carton with your "Missing" photo on it. :D I think it even had a facial grimace on him :D

Looking good Chad! Hope things settle down for you soon!

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David,

FUNNY! LOL! Thanks so much. Things are getting back to normal for now. Holidays seem to have that affect on things I guess. Thanks again for the kind words!

Chad, your doing a great job with these fish! I love the way the tank looks. Love all the pictures with the fish in between the plants. Could you take a picture of the entire tank?

still looking good, any recent spawn attempts?

Chad - looks amazing!!!!!!

They just look so great in there!

Nice work!

Yasmin

Chad its bin a long time - I wanted to echo the coments of all the others who have posted. Incredable Tank and Amazing fish!!!!!!!!!!!! I just dont know how you do it man?


Arkangel77

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Originally Posted by fishyj

Chad, your doing a great job with these fish! I love the way the tank looks. Love all the pictures with the fish in between the plants. Could you take a picture of the entire tank?

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Thanks Jim!

Sure, next update I'll take a tank shot.

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Originally Posted by davidsocal

still looking good, any recent spawn attempts?

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Spawining has sort of dwindled. I think it may have been due to tapering back water changes over the holidays. The pair stays close together in "their corner" though. I'm back to once a week water changes in this tank now, so I think I'll see pawns pick up as well.

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Originally Posted by Yassmeena

Chad - looks amazing!!!!!!

They just look so great in there!

Nice work!

Yasmin

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Thanks Yasmin! I really appreciate your kind words!

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Originally Posted by Arkangel77

Chad its bin a long time - I wanted to echo the coments of all the others who have posted. Incredable Tank and Amazing fish!!!!!!!!!!!! I just dont know how you do it man?


Arkangel77

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Ark,

Yeah, it has been a while. Sorry about that!

No tricks man... you know my methods. Looks like you're doing pretty good yourself! :)

Best wishes!

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Originally Posted by rickztahone

i know everyone likes striations but i must say i really like the solid base of the first discus in post 3

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i think you're right. That solid one is so regal looking.

Chad, love your work !

Looking good Chad they look very healthy!!!!!:bandana:

Thanks Dave!

I'll update again this evening!

Best wishes!