4 little ones.

[Discus PB]

Once they get bigger I may give one or two away to someone that wants to get into discus. That way they can get a cheap healthy one to learn with. Since I seem to be doing good with juveniles. I am looking at getting a breeding pair to try my hand at that. I already got two 30 gallon tanks and have one waiting to be picked up.
Its more of see if I can do it type thing at this point.

[chrisb01]

Update: The biggest of the 3 Little Reds, #1, didn't eat yesterday, and has not ate today.

I'm getting a few more of about the same size later this week or early next week, to complete a group of six.

For right now I'm a little concern about Little Red #1 not eating for the second day. If he doesn't eat by tomorrow, I might have to put an IV in him, and feed him that way :-)

[chrisb01]

OK, #1 is still not eating. Bryan advised me to raised my temp to 88, and I did, lets see what that does. I'm hoping it's just a phase he is going through.

[TNT77]

OK, #1 is still not eating. Bryan advised me to raised my temp to 88, and I did, lets see what that does. I'm hoping it's just a phase he is going through.

Hiding alot? Dark?

[chrisb01]

Hiding some, more than I'd like. Maybe more than half the time.
No, not turning dark.

Talk to me TNT77, what do you think?

[TNT77]

When was the last time you tested your water? Might want to check your filters. Do you use sponges or hob? What is your water change regimine?

[chrisb01]

Good question. Probably last Sunday. I'll test first thing in the morning, you might be on to something here...
My bad, I didn't even think of testing.

[chrisb01]

OK, it seems the temp at 88 worked Little Red #1 ate this morning. I will keep the temp at 88 for a few days.

[TNT77]

That's good to hear Chris.

[chrisb01]

Yes, with the higher temp he is eating again. However last night I noticed how skinny he really is.
Could he have gotten that skinny in just the few days he didn't eat?

I will do all and everything in my power to save this guy. Short of a blood transfusion.

[TNT77]

Just his belly or through his body and head? Belly yes they will suck up without food for a couple days. Body and head no that takes time.

[chrisb01]

The head is OK, it does look a little bony, but not skinny. The body is skinny, noticeably.

[TNT77]

Sad to hear. Is it still eating? Is he still dark? Did you ever check your water and filters?

[chrisb01]

Yes, he is still eating.
No not dark at all.
Yes, I'm on top of the water issue, my params are good. I have raised the temp to 88.
I clean my filters at least twice a week sometimes three.

I am planning to boost up my feeding schedule, feed more often with frozen foods and live foods. I noticed he is not eating flakes, but he eats frozen foods the most.

edit: He is hiding still more of the time than not.

[MPETERS]

Chris,

Hope all goes well with the little guy. Hopefully with all the care you are giving him he will pull through.

Mike