Feeding Time...

[brewmaster15]

Just snapped a few pics of my Red Turqs being Fed my Bio-Pigment Plus Australian Freeze Dried Blackworms. I never get tired of seeing these guys chow down like they do on this food.:o

Pics now... videos a bit latter.

-al

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[DiscusLoverJeff]

Beautiful Discus Al.

Love them FDBW.

[Second Hand Pat]

They are growing Al and look fantastic. I love that smack sound when they eat FDBWs.

[Chad Hughes]

Al,

I'd like to know when the first batch of Red Turqs will be available. :D

Great pics! They LOVE the FDBW!

[brewmaster15]

Thanks Guys,

Chad, These Red Turqs were in a 75 gal until this weekend and they spawned a few times and constantly sparred....but it was so crowded I couldn't tell you was with who. Now they have some elbow room...I am expecting pairs real soon!!:)

-al

[Chad Hughes]

That's what I like to hear Al! :D

[brewmaster15]

Okay heres a quick Video... need to get better one than my phone....I am never happy with the image quality... but I think you will get the point as to how much they enjoy their food.:)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=MQNFCTilj30

-al

[Kal-El]

Al... how long have you been feeding the Bio-Pigment Plus Australian Freeze Dried Blackworms to those RT? Would this food cause their blue to turn a little purple if fed only these FDBW? So far from the pictures (hard to tell in the video) their lines are showing nice red.

[brewmaster15]

Al... how long have you been feeding the Bio-Pigment Plus Australian Freeze Dried Blackworms to those RT? Would this food cause their blue to turn a little purple if fed only these FDBW? So far from the pictures (hard to tell in the video) their lines are showing nice red.

I've been feeding it to all my discus here at this point since We came out with it. But I alternate with the original and the spinach. I do not think it will affect the Blue base on these fish as I am using it.. Time will tell....but in the wild... pigments are ingested and that is where they get their reds and orange color from...so Basically...like all things in moderation I guess. I am using it to bring out the reds. I will say this...If I had a tank of red mellons, Fire reds,RGDs, or any other red fish.. I would be feeding this as my main food.:)

-al

[brewmaster15]

Al... how long have you been feeding the Bio-Pigment Plus Australian Freeze Dried Blackworms to those RT? Would this food cause their blue to turn a little purple if fed only these FDBW? So far from the pictures (hard to tell in the video) their lines are showing nice red.
Just reading this again, don't want to come across as dogging the question, but I think its hard to say what will happen if you feed it exclusively ... I have seen red turqs and leos.. that have been stained reddish in their blue by frequent feedings of tetra bits... so I think you can over do any thing. Hope that helps.
-al

[sandy]

So you only feed FDBW no beef heart for them

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[brewmaster15]

So you only feed FDBW no beef heart for them

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No Sandy, I have a homemade surf and turf mix(BH and seafood) I feed them most of my discus as well... But I used to feed that BH and seafood mix as my main food.. now its my minor food... I am probably feeding my BHMix to them one feeding every other day... The rest of the time I alternate between original ,Spinach and Bio-pigment Freeze Dried Australian Blackworms.

Hth,
al

[Kenny's Discus]

Al,

They look super under your great care and they obviously LOVE your great Bio-Pigment Plus Australian Freeze Dried Blackworms. Can't wait to see some pairs formed from this group soon.:)

Kenny

[brewmaster15]

Al,

They look super under your great care and they obviously LOVE your great Bio-Pigment Plus Australian Freeze Dried Blackworms. Can't wait to see some pairs formed from this group soon.:)

Kenny Thanks Kenny,
These guys are sparing like crazy, looks like 2 pairs so far in the 125 gal.:)

-al

[sandy]

just brought Bio-Pigment Plus Australian Freeze Dried Blackworms can i stop feed BHM and feed Freeze Dried Blackworms and tetra bits will i get that growth and color same as feeding BHM.

[brewmaster15]

just brought Bio-Pigment Plus Australian Freeze Dried Blackworms can i stop feed BHM and feed Freeze Dried Blackworms and tetra bits will i get that growth and color same as feeding BHM.

Hi Sandy,
Thank you for trying them!

On your question though...I can't tell you that in all honesty. Growth depends on many factors besides food. I can tell you and have that I have personally reduced my use of BH extensively in my fish. I also can tell you that with Blackworm's high protein and fat content , they are an excellent growth food. I can also tell you that I have many customers that have noted great growth. My suggestion is to go thru my sponsor board and take a look at the feedback that I have been left....maybe drop those individuals a pm and ask them their experiences. Thats one of the great benefits of this community... a willingness to share info and help.

Thanks again,
al

[joanstone]

Just my 2 cents. I feed FDBWs very heavily and included the bio-pigment plus variety as soon as it was available. I use it for all of my fish and I have a wide variety. I have been growing out 4 different types of rainbow fish which hatched in mid November. I have given them these worms (along with a variety of other foods) as soon as I could, starting with pulverizing them with a mortar and pestle and now just putting in cubes which they devour. Two other people received these same eggs and we have compared notes on growing them out. I am fully aware that many factors are in play for growth rate, etc but my fry are far and away bigger and more colorful than the others' fry. I don't have experience with BHM (beef heart mix?), but I am a big believer in FDBWs. That being said, I also believe in variety, but FDBWs are the backbone of my feeding regimen.

[Darren's Discus]

Very nice Al,
My fish love the Bio pigment worms from Mal.
Cheers

[sandy]

Now I feed my discus only FDBW and they love them a lot some time I feed BHM now will add pic soon thanks for providing such great food


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[sandy]

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Hear you can see how mad my fishes goes when I feed FDBW


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[brewmaster15]

Just my 2 cents. I feed FDBWs very heavily and included the bio-pigment plus variety as soon as it was available. I use it for all of my fish and I have a wide variety. I have been growing out 4 different types of rainbow fish which hatched in mid November. I have given them these worms (along with a variety of other foods) as soon as I could, starting with pulverizing them with a mortar and pestle and now just putting in cubes which they devour. Two other people received these same eggs and we have compared notes on growing them out. I am fully aware that many factors are in play for growth rate, etc but my fry are far and away bigger and more colorful than the others' fry. I don't have experience with BHM (beef heart mix?), but I am a big believer in FDBWs. That being said, I also believe in variety, but FDBWs are the backbone of my feeding regimen.


Thanks Joan! Glad to hear that its working out for you so well!

Darren, Dido there as well. Thanks for the feedback!!



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Hear you can see how mad my fishes goes when I feed FDBW

Sandy , that picture says alot! Glad that you tried them and the fish approved!! You should see some nice results with your fish!

-al

[Elita]

Very nice discus. I'm new to the site and I'm currently setting up my tank to add discus. Taking my time and wanting to do it right the first time.

[sandy]

Thanks and best of luck on your new discus


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