July 19th Update

[calihawker]

I guess this will have to be my update for these 2 weeks. Rochelle is doing a wonderful job helping me keep up with the regular schedule. I got home last night after midnight and checked chemistry. I detected the slightest trace of ammonia and it was a little disconcerting since the tank had an 80% water change 4 hours earlier. I decided to up the afternoon water change to 80% as well, and setup a controller to add prime.

I also checked the status of my cycling canister filter. How long is that d**m thing going to take? Still solid nitrite readings. I'm using the w/c water to cycle the canister. Every day it gets the same water change.

I took these pictures before cleaning the tank. Someone asked in another thread (Ricardo?) if I get algae from the long light period and you can see from the pics that there's a little after a week but not bad.

I'm only going to be able to come home once next week but I feel a little more comfortable now.

Cheers everyone!



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[kirkp]

Hey Steve, looking very good. Thanks for the update. I also get some algae and have been thinking about using my timer to shut lights off during the day. Save money too.

Take care,
Kirk

[Eddie]

Wow Steve....all I can say is WOW, so amazing. They are gorgeous! Keep it up my friend.

Take care,

Eddie

[rickztahone]

i really love how your discus' color pops out. it's almost difficult to tell they are albinos if it wasn't for the eyes. i have also been getting some algae build up on my tank since i extended the light time so that i can squeeze in an extra flake feeding. your fish are looking great though. keep the parameters in check and you will be fine

[wgtaylor]

Hi Steve,

Hey, you and your wife make a good team. Your discus look great, especially Nacho. :) All have good color and look healthy.
Bill

[j_li8]

Looking really good Steve. I like how they are coloring up and growing so fast.

[Scribbles]

The color is really starting to pop on these guys. You and your wife are doing a great jjob.

Chris

[calihawker]

Thanks everyone!

[Chad Hughes]

Steve,

Looking great! You are a lucky guy to have the support that you do, especially when it comes to your discus! Safe travels back and forth!

Best wishes!

[calihawker]

Thanks Chad, it sure does help!

[acroken]

Steve-O
can not ask for any nicer discus. Color is incredible. My favorite is the one in the first picture. They are getting huge.

Kenny

[Disgirl]

Very beautiful and healthy and so very colorful! Great growing!
Barb:)

[Armandi_Fishcarer]

Steve, as Ive said before WoW, they looked kind of pale before at that younger age & now are just coming along very nice. Lov'em! :D I guess the cannister is keeping you on your toes at the moment, not cycling :guitarist: it should be up & running soon, it will make a big difference, I know that for sure. :bandana:

Regards
Ahmed ;)

[calihawker]

Steve, as Ive said before WoW, they looked kind of pale before at that younger age & now are just coming along very nice. Lov'em! :D I guess the cannister is keeping you on your toes at the moment, not cycling :guitarist: it should be up & running soon, it will make a big difference, I know that for sure. :bandana:

Regards
Ahmed ;)

Thanks Ahmed! I took some bio-media out of a canister on my display to see if it would speed things up.:)

[Marywouters]

I'll ask this very nicely: " Can I have them please?"

Mary

[calihawker]

I'll ask this very nicely: " Can I have them please?"

Mary


Well let me think about it...Hmmm... well ok! Come on over!;)