new member hello! w/pic ;)

[shoveltrash]

hiya - firstoff I just wanted to say what a FANTASTIC forum this is for anything/everything Discus-related info. 'wish I'd found it a bit sooner :whistle:, but I'm *perfecting* my Discus husbandry skills, thanks to this site :D.

I own two PB Discus, not perfect specimens but I absolutely ADORE them (they're a bit runtish, and have a bit of black speckling). they are still young, 4", and purchased from a LFS. yes yes I know, not the best thing to do LOL. and I know that I really should have more than just a pair, but 40g kind of limits my options. but they seem very happy together, and also live with a couple of Angels, 4 spastic guppies, cory cats and a pleco. all seems well with their world, against all odds. I have to laugh, because my well water pH hovers above 8, I'm keeping them in a community tank that should probably be a bit bigger.....
I don't want to be *bashed* because my setup isn't ideal :(, I really truly am trying to do the best possible for these fish - 25-50% WCs every other day, water testing obsessively, gravel vacs every WC (I wish it was bare bottom!!!), endless research on feeding (altho they only like flake food! :rolleyes:), and so far touch wood they are healthy and happy.
they have the COOLEST personalities! really really fascinating fish.

I will probably never be an expert like so many of the members here (I'm actually in awe of most that I read!), but I hope to be welcomed nonetheless. who knows...........perhaps one day I'll get my dream 100g tank! ha ha ha ha ha

(oops, just realized I have to post 10 times before I can insert a photo - waaaah!)
sorry folks, I'm gonna do it here LOLOLOL

[shoveltrash]

post #3 (trying to get enough to put my pic in)

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#4

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#5 (crickets chirping)

[shoveltrash]

oy, I think my count is off (?)

[shoveltrash]

omg, I am so sorry, I just really wanted to share a pic of my Discus :(

[shoveltrash]

..................................<sigh>

[shoveltrash]

number 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Bonnie & Clyde

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d83/shoveltrash/Bonnie%20and%20Clyde/000_0033-1.jpg

[Chad Hughes]

Welcome to SD!

Happy to have you on board.

[Second Hand Pat]

Hey Trish, love your passion and despite having only a 40 gallon and two discus you seem to be pretty successful. Welcome to simply and I'm enjoying your enthusiasm. ;)

[nwehrman]

Welcome!

[shoveltrash]

thanks for the welcomes! if I didn't already have a time-consuming & wallet-draining passion for my horses (!), I think I would end up with ROOMS full of aquariums :D

[Second Hand Pat]

How many horses and what type? I have two arabs, father and son, both geldings ;)

[shoveltrash]

2 Andalusians (PRE) - both geldings, and 2 miniature horses (mother/daughter). I raised & trained my older horse (6 y/o) from the age of 6 months, and my 2nd PRE is just a yearling :D. lots of people around here have Arabs for endurance - very cool breed! small world eh?
now if I could just win the lottery! I wouldn't have to WORK so much, and would have time for all the animals........

[Second Hand Pat]

Andalusians are beautiful. What do you do with them? I raised my younger gelding and have known him since he was two days old. I taught all the ground work but had someone start him under saddle.

[shoveltrash]

I raised my younger gelding and have known him since he was two days oldhow wonderful, and so rewarding!


erm, will I get kicked out for posting non-fish photos? (ducks)
here's my boy http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d83/shoveltrash/Nico%202010/161.jpg
we do dressage, altho I enjoy trail riding just as much!

[TNT77]

Looks like hes really got a reach with them back legs. Bet he can do one nice trot.

[Second Hand Pat]

Gorgeous and appears to step under himself nice. Love the dapples. Both of mine are flea bitten grays too.

[shoveltrash]

thanks :)
actually he's gotten whiter since this was taken.......no "flea bites" (altho I LOVE flea bitten greys!).

update: Discus are still happy/healthy, but still prefer flake food to anything frozen :(. 'waiting on my ON Prime Reef flakes to arrive, and ordering some bloodworms too to try. just worried about nutrition!

[Jason K.]

welcome to simply!!! enjoy the ride...

[TNT77]

http://www.aquaticsuppliers.com/Freeze-dried-foods_c2.htm Try this link. Discus love it and its more nutritional than bloodworms.

[Andrew5]

Bonnie & Clyde are awesome looking and i hope you get your 100g tank some day.

[shoveltrash]

http://www.aquaticsuppliers.com/Free...d-foods_c2.htm Try this link. Discus love it and its more nutritional than bloodworms.ordered! thank you!!! (fingers crossed they'll eat them, LOL....)

hi Andrew5 & thanks! do you have Discus of your own?

[fuzzy188]

Welcome!

[CrazyAngels]

Welcome, very nice Discus and love your Andalusian (always liked them since I was a child). I happen to work with a guy that breeds them.

[shoveltrash]

oops, late to this, sorry! :)


I happen to work with a guy that breeds them.
really! does he have a website?

[chaoslite]

Welcome to Simply. I love your fish and your horse. I miss riding every day.

Mishka

[CrazyAngels]

oops, late to this, sorry! :)


really! does he have a website?

Not sure if he does, I'll ask him. I spoke with him yesterday and he said they are still at it.
I'll let you know what I findout.

[Organic Farmer]

How about some pics of the ol shovel?Hear no evo,feel no evo,ride no evo.As always beware the q-tips.Keep your knees in the breeze,aint no trash like scooter trash

[shoveltrash]

Welcome to Simply. I love your fish and your horse. I miss riding every daythanks for the welcome!
horse lovers, Discus lovers...........
and
vintage M/C lovers!

Hear no evo,feel no evo,ride no evo.As always beware the q-tips.Keep your knees in the breeze,aint no trash like scooter trash
LOVE IT!!!!!!! :D :D :D
'need to dig up some old photos of the shovel.............