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There are lots of threads saying what to look for when buying adault discus. But my budget is very low, so the only way out is buying juveniles (around 1-2 inches. So what should I look for when buying juvies?
RyanH
06-16-2006, 12:48 PM
Hi there,
Welcome to Simply. :)
There have been many discussions on what to look for when choosing good quality fish. I'll post a couple of links here for you. If you have further questions, feel free to post them.
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//showthread.php?t=33300
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//showthread.php?t=46982
I would also peruse the Discus University section as there is a wealth of pictures, reviews, and information there to help you.
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//forumdisplay.php?f=91
hth:)
-Ryan
Carol_Roberts
06-16-2006, 04:14 PM
Look for fat, happy youngsters that swim to the front of the tank and beg for food. Eyes should be clear and bright. Shapewise - Rounder the better. Pass on dark, listless, cloudy-eyed discus that refuse to eat.
Kindredspirit
06-16-2006, 04:58 PM
Well done Carol! Now I know all that but I couldnt think of it or how to put it into words ~
There ya have it Guja ~ from one of the best~
Marie ~ http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_2_8.gif
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