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    Default July 19th Update

    I guess this will have to be my update for these 2 weeks. Rochelle is doing a wonderful job helping me keep up with the regular schedule. I got home last night after midnight and checked chemistry. I detected the slightest trace of ammonia and it was a little disconcerting since the tank had an 80% water change 4 hours earlier. I decided to up the afternoon water change to 80% as well, and setup a controller to add prime.

    I also checked the status of my cycling canister filter. How long is that d**m thing going to take? Still solid nitrite readings. I'm using the w/c water to cycle the canister. Every day it gets the same water change.

    I took these pictures before cleaning the tank. Someone asked in another thread (Ricardo?) if I get algae from the long light period and you can see from the pics that there's a little after a week but not bad.

    I'm only going to be able to come home once next week but I feel a little more comfortable now.

    Cheers everyone!
















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    Default Re: July 19th Update

    Hey Steve, looking very good. Thanks for the update. I also get some algae and have been thinking about using my timer to shut lights off during the day. Save money too.

    Take care,
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    Wow Steve....all I can say is WOW, so amazing. They are gorgeous! Keep it up my friend.

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    Default Re: July 19th Update

    i really love how your discus' color pops out. it's almost difficult to tell they are albinos if it wasn't for the eyes. i have also been getting some algae build up on my tank since i extended the light time so that i can squeeze in an extra flake feeding. your fish are looking great though. keep the parameters in check and you will be fine

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    Hi Steve,

    Hey, you and your wife make a good team. Your discus look great, especially Nacho. All have good color and look healthy.
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    Looking really good Steve. I like how they are coloring up and growing so fast.
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    The color is really starting to pop on these guys. You and your wife are doing a great jjob.

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    Default Re: July 19th Update

    Thanks everyone!

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    Steve,

    Looking great! You are a lucky guy to have the support that you do, especially when it comes to your discus! Safe travels back and forth!

    Best wishes!
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    Thanks Chad, it sure does help!

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    Steve-O
    can not ask for any nicer discus. Color is incredible. My favorite is the one in the first picture. They are getting huge.

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    Very beautiful and healthy and so very colorful! Great growing!
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    Steve, as Ive said before WoW, they looked kind of pale before at that younger age & now are just coming along very nice. Lov'em! I guess the cannister is keeping you on your toes at the moment, not cycling it should be up & running soon, it will make a big difference, I know that for sure.

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    Default Re: July 19th Update

    Quote Originally Posted by Armandi_Fishcarer View Post
    Steve, as Ive said before WoW, they looked kind of pale before at that younger age & now are just coming along very nice. Lov'em! I guess the cannister is keeping you on your toes at the moment, not cycling it should be up & running soon, it will make a big difference, I know that for sure.

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    Thanks Ahmed! I took some bio-media out of a canister on my display to see if it would speed things up.

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    I'll ask this very nicely: " Can I have them please?"

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