Discus update

[woopaul5]

Well I've been living in jersey for about 4 mos now. I decided for the health of my fish that I'd keep them in AZ. My parents decided that they wanted to take over my house which was very fortunate for myself. Moms been taking care of the wilds for me and have been doing a fantastic job.

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[woopaul5]

Nothing really new and this is the only photo I've gotten of the fish since I've been gone

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/woopaul5/0BC092C3-06B1-4CFE-B403-57AB26DB5983.jpg (http://s33.photobucket.com/user/woopaul5/media/0BC092C3-06B1-4CFE-B403-57AB26DB5983.jpg.html)

[Phillydubs]

They look alive and well to me my friend!!!

[Second Hand Pat]

Looks like your mom is doing an awesome job Paul :)
Pat

[woopaul5]

Thanks. A bit early but happy thanksgiving to all!!!

[LizStreithorst]

Your mom has done great. The fish are all healthy and beautiful.

[Ryan925]

Really nice tank and fish. Kudos to mom for the upkeep

[woopaul5]

Thanks!!!

When I first moved to Jersey my mom called and asked if I would sell them. The water change regimen got to her. She was scared of throwing off the TDS and pH. I had to assure her that she was doing fine.

She sent me some updated photos tonight

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[two utes]

They look great Paul! Tell mom that she's doing an awesome job! Is she available to look after my discus while l'm away? ;)

[woopaul5]

Fish alive and well still. Starting to color up a lot more the past month or so. A few water quality issues I guess but it'll work itself out with water changes.

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My crackhead dog and the fish

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[Phillydubs]

So awesome ! Always inspiring. !! Didnyou get to go home or are those pics form mom?

[woopaul5]

Thanks Phil. They were pics from mom. I'm in Charleston for a transition course.

[Rapture]

nice!

[Second Hand Pat]

They look awesome Paul. You are so lucky to have parents taking such excellent care of your fish. :)
Pat

[woopaul5]

Thanks all!

Yea I'm glad my mom had aquariums when I was a kid so she knows a little. Plus I gave very detailed instructions on water change regime and how to mix the RO. Add in my parents really enjoy the fish and are retired is a recipe for success.

[Jack L]

looking good

[JBurgo]

Love seeing the pictures of your fish Paul, bet you're missing them.

[woopaul5]

Thank you!

Parents sent me an updated pic tonight.

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The old breeding pair. They still hang out together but no breeding anymore.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/woopaul5/Wild%20Discus%20thread%20pics/CF57F4D0-C5DA-4BF7-A4C6-B7A28848A7F5.jpg (http://s33.photobucket.com/user/woopaul5/media/Wild%20Discus%20thread%20pics/CF57F4D0-C5DA-4BF7-A4C6-B7A28848A7F5.jpg.html)

[Second Hand Pat]

They look awesome Paul. Your parents are doing well with them.
Pat

[woopaul5]

Thanks Pat! I may be getting a aquarium here in Jersey soon. I keep talking myself out of it but I really need some heckles in my life...

[Phillydubs]

Wow Paul... Never get tired of seeing pics of those guys...

Don't lie, you are getting a new tank cause your Mom is keeping these! Haha, she is doing amazing with the upkeep. Who knew you had a discus specialist in your own home ;)

Did you say heckles ;)!!

What are you thinking??

[woopaul5]

Appreciate it Phil. Let's see if I decide to go through with these heckles here in the future. All depends on if I have time to care for them.

[woopaul5]

Quick update on the wilds. A few water quality issues happened in the last few weeks. I think my fx6 hose needs to get changed again. Seems the hose seems to trap a lot of debris in it. I'll be home at the end of the month to swap it out with clear tubing.

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Thanks to skype I've had to ability to see these guys quite often along with my crackhead dog.

[Kirbs]

Very nice looking tank. The fish are beautiful! Your Mom is doing a great job!

[Phillydubs]

They all look superb as always ... what were the water quality issues? You think it was just the pipe trapping ?

[woopaul5]

Came home for a few weeks... been having some water quality issues with these guys. I think the aquarium may of went through a mini cycle. Had a little ammonia and nitrite spike. Not really the way to enjoy a vacation from work by doing daily water changes. Looks like one discus may of gotten a little ill, been a little dark on and off it the healthiest eater of the bunch. Just hoping the low pH (6 after aging) kept the factor of an ammonia spike at bay for the most part.

Good news is minus the 1 potential sick guy the rest are doing well and the pair have been doing a little dance the past few days. I also added a inkbird temp controller and pothos plants.

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[woopaul5]

They all look superb as always ... what were the water quality issues? You think it was just the pipe trapping ?

Thanks Phil. Not sure why the gunk is coming out of the pipes. I think it's the ribs in the fx6 piping trapping stuff. Was going to replace with clear tubing but may just stick my pressure washer at one end and blow it all out