Stendker grow out and 150G tank build

[ruudvk]

And the eggs are gone Wasn't expecting anything from it. Don't know if the rummy's had a good snack or the parents ate them.
But, still a good sign right?

[jmf3460]

Ruud, those eggs looked viable too. Perhaps you should get the pair their own honeymoon suite??? Great looking fish in your pic above BTW.

[Dhavalsp]

Awesome...you had these for like 6-7 months, correct and got them at 2.5 inches? that's quick, what kind of love potion have you been dropping in there??

[Dhavalsp]

Just checked, you have had them for almost 9 months so this is happening at the right time...all the best!

[rickztahone]

It happens. Do you have more pics of that beauty?

[ruudvk]

Yes, I have them for about 9 months now. Bougth them at 5 cm (2 inch), 2 months old (?) at the time. I have red somewhere female discus start maturing at 9 months and male at 11 months of age, making this spot on for me. I first saw mating behaviour about two months ago after I came back from a one week vacation. Good to see they are doing good

As for caretaking, I just try to keep up with my water schedule and quality food (Stendker BH in the morning and Tetra discus pellets in the evening). Sometimes it is difficult to keep a clean tank since it's planted. Couple of months ago I wanted to get rid of the plants and go for a more minimalistic look of the tank. Happy I pulled throught though.

Unfortunattely, I do not have room for a honeymoon sweet in my 2 room appartement I will just see how it goes and when I move, I need to get myself a garage

Will do a picture update soon!

[BmoreBraap]

Fantastic thread, love all the updates. The fish really turned out great, cant believe how much color they put on in the first 6 months. Great job on the 150. During your 9 day holiday...did you have anyone feed them at all? Or lower the temp and let them fast?

[ruudvk]

Fantastic thread, love all the updates. The fish really turned out great, cant believe how much color they put on in the first 6 months. Great job on the 150. During your 9 day holiday...did you have anyone feed them at all? Or lower the temp and let them fast?

Thanks Matt! I am really glad I bought them as juveniles and got to see them color up, just amazing.
About a day before I left I stopped feeding them and did a large (60%) WC. On the day I left I did the same WC again.
Lowered the temp to 27C (81F) and came back to a couple of hungry fish

[Candydiscus]

Looks just like mine who died from discus plague a few months.. I miss him... he was so friendly he let me actually pet him..

[ruudvk]

Beautifull fish Candydiscus, sorry you lost him..

Here are some pics I took today. You guys have to look through the glare, it's sunny in the Netherlands!
Merry Christmas everyone!!!!

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[ruudvk]

Quick picture during the WC!

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[Phillydubs]

Just awesome! What a cool gorgeous group!!

[Dhavalsp]

this is such a nice group...just love how that red is popping out on them...what is their TL..6 inch + already?!?

[rickztahone]

Gorgeous discus. My weak spot in this discus hobby...turqs

[pavlos]

Fantastic group... You have done a really great job! What is their size now?