Newly set up 180g

[we4wieners]

I just transferred these guys from a black background 110g to this 180g with a blue background. The fish all brightened up within an hour of being in the new tank. I'm assuming the background played a role. What a huge difference in their coloring.

[rickztahone]

I just transferred these guys from a black background 110g to this 180g with a blue background. The fish all brightened up within an hour of being in the new tank. I'm assuming the background played a role. What a huge difference in their coloring.

Background makes a big difference, is the substrate the same as well?

[we4wieners]

Yes, kept the substrate. Just much less as I spread the 4' footprint 6' tank.

[rickztahone]

Yes, kept the substrate. Just much less as I spread the 4' footprint 6' tank.

I see. Also, they make like the larger diggs :)

Would love to see a pic of the new tank.

[we4wieners]

https://youtu.be/hGlpr-tga4A

[rickztahone]

That's a cool mix of different fish. Tfs

[we4wieners]

http://http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/Mobile%20Uploads/20160111_195748_zpslzozhuob.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160111_195748_zpslzozhuob.jpg.html)

[HappyFace]

https://youtu.be/hGlpr-tga4A

Really nice.

That blue is such a beautiful color. The fish nearly pop out at you.

[we4wieners]

Really nice.

That blue is such a beautiful color. The fish nearly pop out at you.
Thank you

[we4wieners]

http://http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/20160110_202522_zpszg60alzk.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/20160110_202522_zpszg60alzk.jpg.html)
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[we4wieners]

http://http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/20160110_195708_zpsatmmivys.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/20160110_195708_zpsatmmivys.jpg.html)
http://http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/20160110_195704_zpszizdgiop.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/20160110_195704_zpszizdgiop.jpg.html)

[we4wieners]

http://http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/20160110_184040_zpspqaihuln.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/20160110_184040_zpspqaihuln.jpg.html)
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[we4wieners]

So, snow storm hit us last night and been without electric for 10 hrs so far. Expected to be much more as well. Blanketed the the tank, battery air pumps, and adding some warm water every so often. Wish me and my Discus luck.http://http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/IMG_20160123_100453_zps5djminf2.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/IMG_20160123_100453_zps5djminf2.jpg.html)

[Phillydubs]

Oh god... I was expecting some of this but not so soon and was hoping we would all be safe!! This is a horrible sight! Wishing you the best of luck!

I see one runted stunted guy in there, is he like a starter discus you couldn't bare to cull?

[DJW]

That is really hectic... hate when that happens because you usually have no idea how long it will last.

Good luck.

Dan

[we4wieners]

Oh god... I was expecting some of this but not so soon and was hoping we would all be safe!! This is a horrible sight! Wishing you the best of luck!

I see one runted stunted guy in there, is he like a starter discus you couldn't bare to cull?
Yep, got him with the rest of the guys in there quite awhile ago. Just don't have it in me to cull him. But, he's the master of the tank. He runs the feeding heirarchy and literally runs the whole tank. My daughter loves him...

[we4wieners]

Electric's back on. However, I have a 6" pigeon that isn't looking so good. Not sure if it was lack of oxygen or the slight temp drop. Time will tell. All other guys are great!

[Phillydubs]

Any update ? How you holding up ? Did that one bounce back. ?)

[rickztahone]

So, snow storm hit us last night and been without electric for 10 hrs so far. Expected to be much more as well. Blanketed the the tank, battery air pumps, and adding some warm water every so often. Wish me and my Discus luck.http://http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/IMG_20160123_100453_zps5djminf2.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/IMG_20160123_100453_zps5djminf2.jpg.html)

If you haven't had a chance to check out Joey's video, check it out:


https://youtu.be/lgNMok7ft1U

[we4wieners]

Any update ? How you holding up ? Did that one bounce back. ?)
He did bounce back and all is well. Thank you.
http://http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/IMG_20160125_192055_zpsbmkwioxa.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/IMG_20160125_192055_zpsbmkwioxa.jpg.html)

[we4wieners]

http://http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/IMG_20160125_192034_zpsofimgxjy.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/IMG_20160125_192034_zpsofimgxjy.jpg.html)

http://http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/IMG_20160125_192120_zpsljdnyx71.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/IMG_20160125_192120_zpsljdnyx71.jpg.html)
http://http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/IMG_20160125_192223_zpsaakpwgdm.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/IMG_20160125_192223_zpsaakpwgdm.jpg.html)

[we4wieners]

http://http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/IMG_20160125_191925_zps1mu3gkuk.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/IMG_20160125_191925_zps1mu3gkuk.jpg.html)

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[we4wieners]

http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/20160202_203159_zpsp9uxn4wy.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/20160202_203159_zpsp9uxn4wy.jpg.html)
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[we4wieners]

http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/20160202_203159_zpsp9uxn4wy.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/20160202_203159_zpsp9uxn4wy.jpg.html)
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[we4wieners]

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[we4wieners]

New Ica Red Heckels
http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l335/vfwwiener/20160203_151842_zpssdr8omgb.jpg (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/vfwwiener/media/20160203_151842_zpssdr8omgb.jpg.html)

[rickztahone]

Do the loaches not bother your discus?

[HappyFace]

Wishing you and your discus luck. They are very beautiful.

[we4wieners]

Do the loaches not bother your discus?

They've been together so long that they pay no attention to the discus at all.

[we4wieners]

Wishing you and your discus luck. They are very beautiful.

Thanks, they're doing really well.

[we4wieners]

https://youtu.be/9m5RBwF21Cs

[we4wieners]

https://youtu.be/9m5RBwF21Cs

[Dhavalsp]

Nice tank!

love the mix....I hope I have a bigger tank like this to support different big fish.

Those Geophagus look amazing too. which variety is it? and did you grow them out? if yes then how quick was it given they have been on discus WC and feeding?

[Jack L]

maybe the answer is above...but what type is the blue one with the few stripes?
its in the video, and in post #25 above.

[we4wieners]

maybe the answer is above...but what type is the blue one with the few stripes?
its in the video, and in post #25 above.

It's a blue diamond.

[we4wieners]

Nice tank!

love the mix....I hope I have a bigger tank like this to support different big fish.

Those Geophagus look amazing too. which variety is it? and did you grow them out? if yes then how quick was it given they have been on discus WC and feeding?
They are actually satanoperca jurupari. I've had them for 4 yrs, since about 2". They are in the Geo species. They behave like eartheaters. Very compatible with discus and very beautiful. The discus husbandry had encouraged them to spawn and really brighten up, but not grow as the discus do. Thank you for the props.

[Jack L]

I was thinking that, but the stripes threw me off, didn't think blue diamonds have stripes

[rickztahone]

It's a blue diamond.


I was thinking that, but the stripes threw me off, didn't think blue diamonds have stripes

They do not. It is a cobalt, not a blue diamond.

[we4wieners]

I apologize, I have a diamond in my 55g. Forgot this thread was my 180.