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    Default 5-20-2009: The fish are here!

    The fish are exploring their new home. Everything went smoothly this morning. I opened the box at the FedEx office to make sure there were no leaky bags or damages. The fish were still warm and there wasn't a drop of water in the styro. Al packed all of these extremely well.

    I don't use an acclimation method on any of the fish I bring in. I've always been a fan of the grab-and-plop method. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I cut the bags open and moved the fish into the tank by hand. There are no frayed fins or ammonia burns. They look perfect.

    The tank is about 85°F. My water here has a pH of 7.6 and a TDS reading of somewhere between 150 - 200ppm. Some people add salt with new arrivals but I've never found the need to do that if the fish are in good shape right out of the bag.

    I just have to say that these fish are outstanding in person. No picture or video can do them justice. I was amazed at how robust and well-shaped they were when I dropped them into the tank.

    I took a few pictures with flash (it was dark in the room and I don't have the tank lights on) but they're not the best quality. I will take more in the morning when I feed them for the first time.












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    Default Re: 5-20-2009: The fish are here!

    I'm so freaking jealous. Hopefully, I'll be in a house when the next contest kicks off.

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    Default Re: 5-20-2009: The fish are here!

    Another succesful arrival.
    Kudo's to Al for a job well done.

    I'll be watching your progress closely!

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    Default Re: 5-20-2009: The fish are here!

    that is soo cute ryan..

    goodluck with the fish..

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    Default Re: 5-20-2009: The fish are here!

    Nice shape and color Ryan. They are looking real good in there. Good luck with them.

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    Default Re: 5-20-2009: The fish are here!

    Ryan, great group you have there! awesome shots. I love this strain. good luck to you!
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    Good Luck with those little beauties! Looking forward to watching their progress.

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    Default Re: 5-20-2009: The fish are here!

    Ryan, great looking fish. Aren't we lucky to be part of this.

    good luck
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    Default Re: 5-20-2009: The fish are here!

    Quote Originally Posted by kirkp View Post
    Ryan, great looking fish. Aren't we lucky to be part of this.

    good luck
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    Default Re: 5-20-2009: The fish are here!

    Ryan,

    Lookin good! I guess Al knows that he's doing or something! LOL! Best wishes to you brother! Happy to hear that your stock arrived in tip top shape.

    All the best!
    Chad Hughes

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    Default Re: 5-20-2009: The fish are here!

    They look fabulous, all the best with them!
    Cheers Kath

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    Default Re: 5-20-2009: The fish are here!

    Thanks everyone.

    The fish were a little freaked out last night when I went into the room to check on them. I turned the lights off and went to bed.

    This morning they were much more sociable. They were all exploring the tank and swimming around when I opened the door. I figured they'd go stampeding toward the end of the tank like new discus often do, but instead they cautiously watched me approach with a package of bloodworms.

    As soon as the food hit the water, everyone started happily eating and tail-slapping each other. They didn't seem to mind me being there.

    We're off to a good start!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DLock3d View Post
    I'm so freaking jealous. Hopefully, I'll be in a house when the next contest kicks off.
    I am in the same position as you. Need the house to have room for the tanks. Hopefully next year.
    Daniel - If I had a swimming pool, it would probably end up as a fish tank.

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    Default Re: 5-20-2009: The fish are here!

    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan Smith View Post
    Thanks everyone.

    The fish were a little freaked out last night when I went into the room to check on them. I turned the lights off and went to bed.

    This morning they were much more sociable. They were all exploring the tank and swimming around when I opened the door. I figured they'd go stampeding toward the end of the tank like new discus often do, but instead they cautiously watched me approach with a package of bloodworms.

    As soon as the food hit the water, everyone started happily eating and tail-slapping each other. They didn't seem to mind me being there.

    We're off to a good start!
    Must be Al's therapy sessions he has with them on social behavior.

    Good luck Ryan! You have to be ecstatic with your new water!
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    Ryan, fish look fabulous. I swear I thought that last picture the Albino facing the front tank was smiling for the camera.

    All the best with them. Lets grow some big guns!

    Regards
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