Eeeek. I was not prepared for this....

[Orange Crush]

They are now all attatched!
Last night the discus took the wrigglers off the pot and put them in the corner of the tank. So, I removed the plant and lowered the water level. when i got up this morning all were on mom except one who was attatched to the cheese cloth covering the filter.

[Orange Crush]

Sorry for the horrible photography. Lol
I count at least 30 attatched but they dont show up in the pictures so well. Camera phone with bad picture taking skills.....anyways here are the babies. Day 1.5

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[Keith Perkins]

I here Mars is nice.

Yup, those look like attached babies. Oh the fun. Are you reviewing those bbs threads?

[Keith Perkins]

I was referring to bobDaniel Keith sorry I guess I should have quoted.

It fit me too though, lol.

[Orange Crush]

Yup, those look like attached babies. Oh the fun. Are you reviewing those bbs threads?

Yes but I saw that some feed bbs 2 Xs a day and some up to 6 so I am a little confused on that. Also, how much to feed each time.
I've figured out how to set up the bbs hatchery though. Will do a practice run Tuesday on hatching then start feeding them on Thursday since they attatched last night, that would be day 5. Sound right?

[Keith Perkins]

I'm currently rotating 3 bottles. I'm making bbs every morning and when I get home from work. The next day I feed half to two thirds of the morning batch and my wife empties it at lunch time. I also make another batch. Come home at supper and feed the second bottle again a half to two thirds, then feed again an hour or so before lights out. Also make another bottle. You can do two big feeding too, just depends on your preference and schedule. Some swear by only two feedings a day, I like them getting use to eating all day.

[Orange Crush]

I'm currently rotating 3 bottles. I'm making bbs every morning and when I get home from work. The next day I feed half to two thirds of the morning batch and my wife empties it at lunch time. I also make another batch. Come home at supper and feed the second bottle again a half to two thirds, then feed again an hour or so before lights out. Also make another bottle. You can do two big feeding too, just depends on your preference and schedule. Some swear by only two feedings a day, I like them getting use to eating all day.

How much do you put in one bottle? 1 g/liter?

[Keith Perkins]

I'm hatching about a teaspoon in each 2 liter bottle that is about 2/3rds full, but I'm also feeding two batches. You should be able to do a 1/2 teaspoon. You can do more and freeze a few encase you have a batch go bad. They usually happens when your air cuts off for some reason, like the line gets clogged with salt.

[Orange Crush]

I'm hatching about a teaspoon in each 2 liter bottle that is about 2/3rds full, but I'm also feeding two batches. You should be able to do a 1/2 teaspoon. You can do more and freeze a few encase you have a batch go bad. They usually happens when your air cuts off for some reason, like the line gets clogged with salt.

Thanks Keith, you have been very helpful! I will not banish you to Mars.

[Keith Perkins]

Good, cuz Elton said it's cold as hell.

I had to go to brine shrimp directs website to figure out what size spoon they send with their eggs. It's a half teaspoon. I use two spoons full at night and two and a half in the morning. In other words I feed the heaviest at the first feeding of the day. I give them a big start each day.

[Orange Crush]

I am contemplating entering the SD Challange but I am a little hesitant because this is my 1st time raising discus.
What do you all think?

[Second Hand Pat]

OC, do it. You are not the only one It will be fun and give you a completely different aspect on your fish.

[xxbenjamminxx]

Why not. It would be fun and prob learn a bunch along the way.

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[Orange Crush]

They are getting bigger!
I set up bbs hatchery last night, we'll see how that goes.
Latest pictures. I count at least 20 fry but they are so active now it is hard to keep track.
pH 7, ammonia 0, nitrIte 0, nitrate <5, TDS 84, 70% water change 2Xs daily. I feed tetra bits, misis shrimp, fdbw, prime reef flakes, bh flakes (I normally would feed actual bh mix but I figured it was too messy for fry tank).

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[DiscusDrew]

A lot of breeders feed BH mix early because the fry tend to go for it when feeding the parents, and it is a great food source as long as your willing to put in the extra mile for your fry, as in water changes and frequent tank cleanings. Your already keeping up on that, so why not? I pretty much have the same schedule as Kieth, and my BBS set-up is almost the same as well. I posted a video with it in it last night in my contest log. I prefer the 6x per day feedings if I can manage it, if the work schedule is heavy though sometimes I have to do two HUGE feeding instead, but then I have to make sure I spend the extra time making sure theres not leftovers sitting in the tank. I think that takes priority over everything. Perfect water quality I mean. Im so proud of you Holly and your pair. You dont know what a blessing it is to have them doing so well so quickly, this stuff usually takes quite some time.