They were already great but ...

[RogueDiscus]

Thanks to Kenny as usual!!
I got these 3 days ago. A couple of the select Tiger Turks. I guess they're my next project :)
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[planter]

Man those are really nice

[danotaylor]

+1 with Filipe, really pretty fish Steve. Did you ask for a possible pair or just bought 2 and ba-bam, pair! Let us know if the eggs hatch mate. How cool for you!

[RogueDiscus]

At that size, I asked Kenny to pick a likely pair. I think he mentioned they were flirting when he got them. The male has some nice streamers so I think it wasn't too hard a pick, but I do consider myself lucky.

[pantherlax]

At that size, I asked Kenny to pick a likely pair. I think he mentioned they were flirting when he got them. The male has some nice streamers so I think it wasn't too hard a pick, but I do consider myself lucky.

Awesome! As a fellow owner of Kenny's tiger turqs you've given me something to strive for. Curious how big are they?

[RogueDiscus]

They were from the 6.5-7" select batch this past month.

[sanjay21]

They look awesome !! Keep posting the updates :)
I was thinking to get some tiger turqs also.

[RogueDiscus]

Well, strike one. None fertile this first time. We'll see what happens.

[Second Hand Pat]

Gorgeous fish Steve :D Crossing fingers you have a pair.
Pat

[AquaticNerd]

Absolutely stunning fish there Steve, and Kenny still fails to disappoint me!

I'm looking forward to seeing what comes of these. :)

[RogueDiscus]

Wigglers today on second try. Just a small batch. May not last, but they're confirmed!

[danotaylor]

Awesome sauce mate...great early Christmas pressie!!

[RogueDiscus]

The pair didn't keep the last batch. Here's a pic today of the wigglers from their new group. Looking strong!

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Still a small batch, but that doesn't bother me much at this point.

[danotaylor]

Looking good discus daddy!!

[Maddie]

Congratulations! Can I ask what is the TDS of your water? I ordered a few of these this month! Hoping for the same results as yours!

[RogueDiscus]

I have hard well water, close to 500 ppm, but when breeding I cut it with ro to below 80 ppm. Usually between 40-60. If the fry hatch, I start adding the hard stuff back in. They need the minerals.

[Maddie]

I have hard well water, close to 500 ppm, but when breeding I cut it with ro to below 80 ppm. Usually between 40-60. If the fry hatch, I start adding the hard stuff back in. They need the minerals.

Thank you! I have hard water as well. I am looking forward to receiving mine from Kenny.

[RogueDiscus]

We have attachment! I think this is their (my) 4th try. Finally got it right. Now my work really begins.

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[Maddie]

Awesome! Mine spawned two days after receiving them. First spawn did not hatch. They are on their 2nd now. Hopefully they will hatch this time. Good luck with yours!

[coralbandit]

This is great Steve .
I am following .

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We have attachment! I think this is their (my) 4th try. Finally got it right. Now my work really begins.



I'm very happy for you Steve. Aren't they great to watch? Good luck with the grow out.

[RogueDiscus]

Little pink bellies :)

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[coralbandit]

Very NICE !

[RogueDiscus]

It's a small batch, about 40, but that's fine by me.

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[Maddie]

They look great!

[RogueDiscus]

I'm very happy for you Steve. Aren't they great to watch? Good luck with the grow out.

Thanks Joe. Yes, I've actually had a couple late nights just watching the family. It was real interesting to see the fry swim free under the blue moon light setting.


Very NICE !

Thanks Tom. My rams are getting the extra BBS. Hoping that might stimulate some action there, too.


They look great!

Thanks Maddie. How are yours doing?

[Maddie]

Mines are trying but two failed tries so far.

[RogueDiscus]

Mines are trying but two failed tries so far.

If that's what you really want, don't give up. If it's the fish, they'll figure it out eventually. Good food can't hurt. Having the right tank conditions at the right time is art.

[pantherlax]

Contgrats, great looking pair, really interested in how the fry turn out!

[sanjay21]

Awesome! they'll carry some nice genetics :)

[RogueDiscus]

So, the fry have attached and are strong swimmers, and are feeding well on BBS also. Any reason not to add a BN to help with the cleanup?

[coralbandit]

Good news with the fry !
I have Sterbai cories in with mine no problems ..
Kind of takes some of the parents aggression a little if they get to close also .

[RogueDiscus]

Hanging out with the kids.

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[coralbandit]

Very Nice !
The pair looks great the fry look fat !:D

[RogueDiscus]

Very Nice !
The pair looks great the fry look fat !:D

Ya, they were bulging last night when I took these after eating BBS. I was almost a bit worried, but they looked fine today. They also just started pecking on the FDBW cube I've been putting on the glass for the parents.

[danotaylor]

Stunning pair Steve, really nice shape and pattern! The fry look like they're doing famously!! Keep at it mate!

[Larry208]

Hanging out with the kids.

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Beautiful pair, kids looking great, they are growing good.

[Sturiosoma]

Very nice fish and congrats on the spawn

Jeanne

[Second Hand Pat]

The parents and fry look great Steve, very nice job with these guys :D
Pat

[RogueDiscus]

Thanks Larry and Pat. Yes, I think they're doing great. Here are a couple quick pics from this morning. They don't feed off the parents anymore, but they're all getting along so I've left them together.

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[seanyuki]

Very handsome dad and love the long streamer on the dorsal.



Hanging out with the kids.

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