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    My return to the discus hobby seems all good so far. Eating everything I give them and they have doubled in size. Just look at all that poo that collected overnight, lol...
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    Nice! Care to give more info about your tank and routines?

    What strain are those, look very nicely colored!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phillydubs View Post
    Nice! Care to give more info about your tank and routines?

    What strain are those, look very nicely colored!
    Judging by the amount of poop I think they are a discus/pleco cross.

    Lol kidding. Nice looking fish
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    Nice group! Good to see you back into it....Its been a long long time since the first discus challenge.
    We're here for a good time...not a long time

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan925 View Post
    Judging by the amount of poop I think they are a discus/pleco cross.

    Lol kidding. Nice looking fish
    LOL... I was thinking the same thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by two utes View Post
    Nice group! Good to see you back into it....Its been a long long time since the first discus challenge.
    Yes, it has been awhile and I am enjoying these once again!

    Quote Originally Posted by Phillydubs View Post
    Nice! Care to give more info about your tank and routines?

    What strain are those, look very nicely colored!
    Well, the routine is not advised for a beginner. I will admit, although they are very nice and healthy discus, I do consider them a low cost trial to see if my work schedule will allow me to provide proper care for more exotic strains in the near future.

    I am away for up to 4 days per week for work, so water changes are very irregular. I have a auto feeder turned down to low feedings of Color Bits while I'm away. When I return home, I immediately do a 40% water change, followed by 40% once to twice per day when I am home. I don't have storage for aged water at this point, which is why I limit the water changes to 40% tap. Also, while I am home, I supplement their diet with homemade beef heart recipe, Color Bits and blood worms fed up to 5-6 times per day. Temp 83 degrees F.

    So far, their health has been great, growth has been steady with no loss of appetite, and what seems to be a very healthy production of feces.

    I'm not sure what they technically are, so I will just call them Goldens...
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    Quote Originally Posted by jeep View Post
    Yes, it has been awhile and I am enjoying these once again!



    Well, the routine is not advised for a beginner. I will admit, although they are very nice and healthy discus, I do consider them a low cost trial to see if my work schedule will allow me to provide proper care for more exotic strains in the near future.

    I am away for up to 4 days per week for work, so water changes are very irregular. I have a auto feeder turned down to low feedings of Color Bits while I'm away. When I return home, I immediately do a 40% water change, followed by 40% once to twice per day when I am home. I don't have storage for aged water at this point, which is why I limit the water changes to 40% tap. Also, while I am home, I supplement their diet with homemade beef heart recipe, Color Bits and blood worms fed up to 5-6 times per day. Temp 83 degrees F.

    So far, their health has been great, growth has been steady with no loss of appetite, and what seems to be a very healthy production of feces.

    I'm not sure what they technically are, so I will just call them Goldens...
    Have you considered some of Als pellet foods. Mine are really taking to the fdbw pellets and the chow. Probably more nutritious than the color bits

    How are your water params after your time away.
    Im not illiterate...only my phone's auto correct is

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan925 View Post
    How are your water params after your time away.
    Haven't really checked. As long as they are happy to see me and beg for food, I don't worry too much, lol... Although one time I came home they were very lethargic. Turned out the heater failed and the temp dropped to around 70. A slow increase in temp and they were once again begging!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jeep View Post
    Haven't really checked. As long as they are happy to see me and beg for food, I don't worry too much, lol... Although one time I came home they were very lethargic. Turned out the heater failed and the temp dropped to around 70. A slow increase in temp and they were once again begging!
    Was just curious about nitrate levels as I currently have an have experiment running with a diy algae reactor. It's a fresh install but from what I see already I do believe it shows benefits. Not a replacement for wc but a good tool for in between
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    Happy New Year Brian! Hows the group doing? Any update pics?
    We're here for a good time...not a long time

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    Sorry, I didn't see your post. Two month update...

    Still growing strong, although one is smaller that the rest. It had a poor appetite from early on but finally came out of it with a little heat and salt. It is now very a aggressive eater and the first to greet me at feeding time! The largest is about 5" now.

    Their color is much more intense than the photos show.

    I really like these discus and it's nice to be back in the hobby once again!orange 1.jpgorange 2.jpgorange 3.jpg

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    Doing a great job with them Brian. They sure have come a long way in a very short time. Looking forward to further updates on these beauties.
    We're here for a good time...not a long time

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    Quote Originally Posted by two utes View Post
    Doing a great job with them Brian. They sure have come a long way in a very short time. Looking forward to further updates on these beauties.
    Hopefully the collection will be growing soon

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan925 View Post
    Was just curious about nitrate levels as I currently have an have experiment running with a diy algae reactor. It's a fresh install but from what I see already I do believe it shows benefits. Not a replacement for wc but a good tool for in between
    How is this working for you Ryan? Very interesting as I plan to increase my stock due to the positive experience I have had recently but I still have concern due to my irregular work schedule...
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    Love the fish. Now I really am thinking of starting another Discus tank....

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