Good food and 2x daily water changes.
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Is there a good thread on this? I thought all of you with such big nice fish were feeding BH. I'd love to get away from it. Really messy!
I've tried some FDBW, but thought it was just a snack and not as a full meal as BH. They don't eat it however. Not even after 2.5 weeks of no food when I was abroad.
Last edited by LoGeek; 01-06-2017 at 11:16 AM.
Just being sure you understand the FDBW are blackworms, not blood worms. The bloodworms are often considered snack food, mostly water, but the FDBW are high protein. Yours would be the first fish I've heard of that didn't like themmany here use them, and Al the forum owner sells them (Aquatic Suppliers). I use them and a pellet.
Lifting dictionaries literally strengthens your muscles.
Check out the banner that is often at the top of the page for Aquatic Suppliers, or find them in the Sponsor section. I don't know if Al can ship to you or not.
Lifting dictionaries literally strengthens your muscles.
Yes, importing from US might be an idea. I found these in UK which is easier because it's also in the EU. Are these australian worms the same?
http://seasideaquatics.co.uk/catalog...roducts_id=198
Also they seem really expensive!
Yes, I think so. Al's are from Australia too. His are $260 for 1Kg, not sure what the exchange rate is. They're not cheap but the fish love them. I mentioned your thread to him and he may chime in and suggest a source for you.
Lifting dictionaries literally strengthens your muscles.
So how long would a kg last for 10 discus? Is it in cubes? How many gr is one cube and how many would you feed?
You can buy it loose or in roughly 1.5x1.5x1 cm cubes. I feed about 1 cube for each 2 adult fish at each feeding. Playing with the math, the Kg is about 20x20x15 cm, 6000 cm^3, or ~2500 cubes, since they're not packed tightly. You can buy smaller quantities too.
Last edited by RogueDiscus; 01-06-2017 at 04:21 PM.
Lifting dictionaries literally strengthens your muscles.
I feed Al's FDBW every once in a while also. They are great but get sucked into my overflows.
5 months old pics from yesterday below.
Only Water Changes since August 2015:
- 50% August November 2015
- 5% - December 2015
- 5% - January 2016
- 32% - February 2016
- 50% - March 2016
- 2% - May 2016
- 1% - June 2016
- 3% - July 2016
- 4% - August 2016
- 60% & 40% - September 2016
- 20% - October 2016
- 30% - November 2016
- 60% - December 2016
Temp: 83
Nitrates: 3
TDS: 110
Redox: 385
PH: 6.7
Phosphates: 1-2 (I add phosphate supplements)
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