two utes
09-23-2008, 07:01 AM
In my opinion......I would have to start by saying that the most important thing with raising juvenile discus is water quality, and daily water changes, to optimize water quality.
Feeding a variety of high protein foods often, in small amounts, and removing uneaten food particles.
Through out the challenge, my discus were fed. Frozen and live brine shrimp, Frozen Bloodworms, Beefheart, and a range of pellets and flake foods, as they become larger l introduced live Black Worms which were fed to them 5 days a week, till this day.
Having a sterile bare bottom tank l think helps eliminate waste and uneaten food from collecting in substrate, which may contribute to poorer water quality.
Keeping discus in a group of 6 or more l think would keep them feeling safe and comfortable. I think the biggest mistake l made was separating them half way through the challenge, causing excessive stress which led to 6 of the eight fish eventually dying.
If l was to raise another batch of fish l will do what l can to keep them as a group, and transfer them into a larger tank to avoid over crowding.
The most enjoyable part of the challenge for me was watching the other contestants sharing information about their groups of fish, and of course watching my discus grow and develop into adult fish and their colors slowly coming through.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my now 15 year old son Mathew, who looked after my fish and kept up the maintenance, and water changes while l was away on many fishing trips this year.
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k372/twoutes/wrapp-1.jpg
Feeding a variety of high protein foods often, in small amounts, and removing uneaten food particles.
Through out the challenge, my discus were fed. Frozen and live brine shrimp, Frozen Bloodworms, Beefheart, and a range of pellets and flake foods, as they become larger l introduced live Black Worms which were fed to them 5 days a week, till this day.
Having a sterile bare bottom tank l think helps eliminate waste and uneaten food from collecting in substrate, which may contribute to poorer water quality.
Keeping discus in a group of 6 or more l think would keep them feeling safe and comfortable. I think the biggest mistake l made was separating them half way through the challenge, causing excessive stress which led to 6 of the eight fish eventually dying.
If l was to raise another batch of fish l will do what l can to keep them as a group, and transfer them into a larger tank to avoid over crowding.
The most enjoyable part of the challenge for me was watching the other contestants sharing information about their groups of fish, and of course watching my discus grow and develop into adult fish and their colors slowly coming through.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my now 15 year old son Mathew, who looked after my fish and kept up the maintenance, and water changes while l was away on many fishing trips this year.
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k372/twoutes/wrapp-1.jpg