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calihawker
02-12-2010, 11:27 PM
Hi Ya'll! I humbly apologize for not being able to post for a few weeks but I've been out of town. I got home yesterday to find the contest tank rather dirty and a lot of algae but the fish are in great shape and the water parameters were perfect. Thanks to my lovely bride Rochelle for keeping a close eye on everyone!:)

I took out the piece of driftwwod, it was covered in algae, and I may take out the potted plants as well. They just don't seem to be doing that great and I don't want to change anything in the chemistry or lights. This tank is about the discus.

Feeding 6 times a day with beefheart mix, fbw, ON prime reef flake and tetra color bits. 50% water change once a day.

They really look fat and happy!:D And I can tell there was a little growth while I was away.

It's good to be back!


http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr356/calihawker/SD_Challenge/DSC02224.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr356/calihawker/SD_Challenge/DSC02219.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr356/calihawker/SD_Challenge/DSC02227.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr356/calihawker/SD_Challenge/DSC02228.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr356/calihawker/SD_Challenge/DSC02231.jpg
Eddie
02-12-2010, 11:55 PM
Amazing as always Steve! This picture is my favorite! Easily a fish I would LOVE to have, all of them really. ;)

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr356/calihawker/SD_Challenge/DSC02219.jpg
decula
02-13-2010, 12:22 AM
OH MAN! I so agree with Eddie - those are *awesome* fish.
Well done!

dec
Scribbles
02-13-2010, 05:25 AM
Steve, you should enter some of them in the NADA show. They are fantastic!

Chris
wgtaylor
02-13-2010, 10:31 AM
Hi Steve, glad you are back home.
I agree with everyone, they are, amazing, awesome, show quality discus. Great job you are doing with your group. :)
Some of those guys are really showing a nice color pattern developing all over their body, quite a variety. They do look great.
Take care
Bill
calihawker
02-13-2010, 06:02 PM
Thanks for the feedback everyone!!!:)
Eddie, that has become my favorite one of the group. About the third biggest but he has the best shape. That pic dosen't do him justice. Really a nice fish.
rickztahone
02-13-2010, 06:06 PM
very nice as always Steve-O
Disgirl
02-14-2010, 05:09 PM
Those discus are just gorgeous Steve! Well done, and tell your wife I said so!
Barb:D
calihawker
02-15-2010, 06:15 PM
Thanks Rick! And you too Barb! Good to hear from both of you!:D
kirkp
02-15-2010, 09:18 PM
Hey Steve,

Discus are looking really fabulous. You are doing a excellent job with them.

Kirk
acroken
02-16-2010, 09:45 AM
Steve,
Man are they beautiful. I still like nacho the best though:D All of them are awesome. Very very nice. You are raising them up perfect.

Kenny
Chad Hughes
02-16-2010, 12:00 PM
Beautiful job Steve and WELCOME BACK!

Best wishes!
John_Nicholson
03-03-2010, 01:50 PM
Looking great and YES YOU SHOULD ENTER THEM IN THE NADA SHOW.

Hope to see all of ya'll there and I hope everyone brings at least one fish to show.

-john
MostlyDiscus
03-03-2010, 05:01 PM
Fish look great Steve, You really are doing a great job. I think im partial to the solid looking one. Very healthy. Always nice to see. Hope to see everyone at the show. Booking my room in the next few days. John, side note here. If folks are bringing fish for the show can we ship the night before or that day? Airport to Airport or something? Thx Ed
John_Nicholson
03-03-2010, 05:58 PM
Shipping overnight delivery to the hotel will be no problem at all. We will gladly put them in the tanks and clean our hands in between fish. I think airport to airport might work out if I can find enough help. My only concern is that I might be a little bit busy at that time. My guess is that it would be ok, but I don't want to commit to that 100% just yet.

-john

P.S. How many fish you sending in?