Wild Curuai

[sridharp77]

It has been long since i posted in the forum. I recently got 10 Wilds from Curuai River. The discus are from Hudson and was sourced through the supplier P & Y Discus in Thailand. The experience of dealing with both of them was extremely good. Posting some videos of the fishes. They are with me for the last 10 days. The woods are from the forum sponsor Manzman (Rafael Mendoza).

http://youtu.be/BRoQsSWz_bk

http://youtu.be/dphT0b7Dpsk

http://youtu.be/GDq84u4uqYA


Infact I still have the Blue Faced Heckels that i got from Hudson previously. You can refer to the below thread for the same.

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?85873-Hudson-s-Blue-Faced-Heckels&highlight=

I have not updated the above thread it for quite a while.

[Argentum]

I would love to see pics ... also any updates with the heckels?

[Larry Bugg]

They look great. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see the changes in them over time. Wilds are really fun to watch progress. Keep us updated.

[Larry Grenier]

Wow! Great fish! Thanks for sharing.

[Kingdom Come Discus]

http://youtu.be/BRoQsSWz_bk


These guys look great thanks so much for posting them here!!!

[helinova]

absolute beauty.though I saw this video before but it's always a treat to watch again and again.btw,hope you identify me..it's Achintya ;)

[sridharp77]

Update on my Wilds.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7KTKe98Mwg

[Dutch dude]

Those are absolutely stunning fish!!! They look very happy and active and so good to see you combined smaller and large fish which make the group look natural.

I like to know more about your set up,... tank size, filtration, cleaning routines, water treatment, because it is clear you are doing a great job in keeping these wonderful fish, happy

[sridharp77]

Those are absolutely stunning fish!!! They look very happy and active and so good to see you combined smaller and large fish which make the group look natural.

I like to know more about your set up,... tank size, filtration, cleaning routines, water treatment, because it is clear you are doing a great job in keeping these wonderful fish, happy

Thanks,

Tank Size :- 4 X 2 X 2 .

Filtration :- two 2217 and one 2215 filled with Sera Peat. (Change the peat every 6 - 7 months)

Water Change every two - three days about 10 - 15 % . Use Pure aged RO water. Also add Rooibos tea and ADA Rio Base once in a week after water change. Initially had used Alder Cones to reduce the pH but not able to maintain the Ph with peat itself.

[Dutch dude]

Thanks for sharing!

I expected a larger tank or at least a large sump but it obviously this works well for your fish. I had a good laugh about the rooibos,..is it only for the tannins or also to relax the fish? I hope you are aware thea also contains caffeine although the quantity is low.
I think this is an interesting tank! Keep up the good work and I hope you will get some pairs from your group and they breed for you.

[Second Hand Pat]

Actually rooibos tea does not contain any caffeine.

[Dutch dude]

Aaaah that explains the rooibos, haha! It also explains why I stick to cafe (-;

[sridharp77]

Video taken on 25th September while feeding blackworm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3RkBGiSN3w

[musicmarn1]

Arrg makes my wilds look sleepy#?

[jmf3460]

beautiful fish!

[rickztahone]

What a great looking group. TFS

[sridharp77]

Thanks Guys.

Added some more Manzanita woods into the tank. This would pretty much be the final setup. Will be removing the Altums as i added them to make the Discus a bit more active. Planning to add some geophagus winemilleri (small ones) later.

http://youtu.be/JWNjhpzRD9U

Sridhar

[Larry Grenier]

It's my understanding that geophagus winemilleri get pretty large. You said "small ones".

[niqhil]

Very nice video Sridhar !
I am liking the wilds more and more now :)

[sridharp77]

latest video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPwgIWI8zxc

Got some greens and Alenquer Red from Hudson Yesterday .... Will start a separate thread for that later.

Regards,

Sridhar

[BobB]

The substrate and the fish are perfect!