https://forum.simplydiscus.com/ vBulletin Forums en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:13:18 GMT vBulletin 60 https://forum.simplydiscus.com/favicon.ico https://forum.simplydiscus.com/ https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/main-discus-topics/water-works/2774558-total-ammonia-measurement-using-api-master-test-kit Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:13:44 GMT Water Works acorn1954 https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/main-discus-topics/water-works/2774558-total-ammonia-measurement-using-api-master-test-kit https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/non-fishy-stuff/photography-as-a-hobby/2774528-common-but-still Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:17:31 GMT
I took alot of Boat tail Grackle pics. These were taken from the Car at a Highway rest area... everyone else was inside using the facilities and I saw these birds and started shooting.

Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) by Al Sabetta, on Flickr


Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Just a really interesting Bird!..

also makes great Black and conversions

Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) by Al Sabetta, on Flickr]]> Photography as a Hobby brewmaster15 https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/non-fishy-stuff/photography-as-a-hobby/2774528-common-but-still https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/the-marketplace/simplydiscus-sponsors/socal-discus-ting-chorng-la-habra-ca/2774521-welcome-aboard-to-socal-discus-ting-chorng-as-sponsor Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:54:55 GMT Hi all, I would like to Welcome aboard Ting Chorng and Socal Discus as Sponsors! Ting is going to be working with a very well known Discus Exporter here, Forrest Discus. Ting is located on the West Coast of the USA in La Habra California. Best way to contact him at the times is through... I would like to Welcome aboard Ting Chorng and Socal Discus as Sponsors! Ting is going to be working with a very well known Discus Exporter here, Forrest Discus. Ting is located on the West Coast of the USA in La Habra California.

Best way to contact him at the times is through PM on the Forum or as email to tingchorng@gmail.com

I understand that his first shipping is going to be landing very soon and if you have any interest in ordering Forrest Discus, please get in Touch with him.

Best of Luck on your New Venture Ting! and Thank you for becoming a Sponsor of the Forum.

Al]]> SoCal Discus (Ting Chorng) La Habra, CA brewmaster15 https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/the-marketplace/simplydiscus-sponsors/socal-discus-ting-chorng-la-habra-ca/2774521-welcome-aboard-to-socal-discus-ting-chorng-as-sponsor https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/non-fishy-stuff/photography-as-a-hobby/2774512-savannah-georgia-in-black-and-white Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:43:43 GMT On my recent Photo road trip/ Vacation we did several days exploring Savannah,Georgia. I spent sometime at a nearby Wild Life Refuge, Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. I also spent alot of time in the historic city doing street photography. I have to say that Savannah was an incredible experience....
WE had some challenging weather this trip rain wise, and I put it to good use I think with some of these images.

Happy to get feedback..

Bozena's by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Art and Soul by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Bridal Party by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

This was Easter Sunday so there was of Course a Visit from the Easter Bunny.

Easter Bunny by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Sombre Gathering by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Its Just Rain by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Riderless Rides by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Fountain statue by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Le Labo by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Dogwalking by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Lonely Bench by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Wet Paws by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Rainy Scene by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Old & Storied Facade! by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Stairway up by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Madam Chysanthemum's by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Live Oaks and Moss by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Fountain Horn by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
]]> Photography as a Hobby brewmaster15 https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/non-fishy-stuff/photography-as-a-hobby/2774512-savannah-georgia-in-black-and-white https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/the-marketplace/buy-sell-and-trade/2774493-11-discus-and-105-gallon-complete-setup-se-michigan Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:23:15 GMT
36" wide x 36" tall x 18" deep tank. Super thick 3/4" acrylic with rounded front corners. The whole unit is 76.5" tall including stand and canopy. FX6 Filter that is plumbed through an overflow, the tank is drilled, so nothing is outside the cabinet. The whole unit can sit flush against a wall. I had this setup custom built by Skyline Aquariums in Grand Rapids, MI less than a year ago, everything is new and high-end. FX6 filter included, Fluval Plant 4.0 LED Lights, custom water top-off system so that the whole thing runs nearly silent. Also including Chem-Tainer Industries 165 Gal. Green Vertical Water Storage Tank and 29 gallon hospital tank. You don't need to buy a thing.

Fish are all 5-6"+ and came from Chicago Discus. Penang Eruption, Tiger Turquoise, Red Cover, Blue Diamond, Albino Golden, Albino Leopard.

My zip code is 48165 if you want to see where I'm located. Pickup only.


]]> Buy, Sell, and Trade ddr1981 https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/the-marketplace/buy-sell-and-trade/2774493-11-discus-and-105-gallon-complete-setup-se-michigan https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/main-discus-topics/breeding-discus/2774393-breeding-pair-help Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:54:29 GMT
This has been happening consistently every week for the past couple of months. I’ve tried moving the filter, the breeding cone and pipe in the 30 gallon breeding tank, but the pair continues to ignore the cone and PVC pipe. They’re still a young pair, so I’m hoping this isn’t a sign that they’ve stopped breeding altogether.

Does anyone have suggestions on what might be causing this or how I can encourage them to spawn successfully again?
]]> Breeding Discus Tommy75 https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/main-discus-topics/breeding-discus/2774393-breeding-pair-help https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/main-discus-topics/breeding-discus/2774310-blue-diamonds Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:32:19 GMT 10 months old frys and their parents. 10 months old frys and their parents. Breeding Discus CliffsDiscus https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/main-discus-topics/breeding-discus/2774310-blue-diamonds https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/the-marketplace/buy-sell-and-trade/2774300-assassin-snails-for-sale Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:01:36 GMT SOLD I have about 120 adults and 20 plus little guys for the taking. $20 for 30 snails $30 for 60 snails $50 takes them all plus, shipping. PM me SOLD
I have about 120 adults and 20 plus little guys for the taking.
$20 for 30 snails
$30 for 60 snails
$50 takes them all
plus, shipping.
PM me
]]> Buy, Sell, and Trade Charlyc11 https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/the-marketplace/buy-sell-and-trade/2774300-assassin-snails-for-sale https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/non-fishy-stuff/photography-as-a-hobby/2774296-a-day-shooting-with-al Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:20:54 GMT I never thought I would get to meet Al with him in Connecticut and me in Florida. But Al informed me he and the family were coming and I started the planning. He wanted to go to Orlando Wetlands where the bird photography is rich. So I set aside April 10 for a morning trip to Orlando Wetlands and a...
I figured Al would want to observe as you guys know how much he likes to cook. They arrived at four and everyone got a warm welcome and Al got to meet the fish first lol.



So the shrimp came out great and I emailed the recipe to Al. We had a great dinner and I make coffee and Al found the SimplyDiscus coffee cup. More later.
Pat

]]> Photography as a Hobby Second Hand Pat https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/non-fishy-stuff/photography-as-a-hobby/2774296-a-day-shooting-with-al https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/main-discus-topics/hardware-technical-and-do-it-yourself/tanks-and-equipment/2774278-replacing-center-brace Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:56:39 GMT Wanted some opinions. I have a 120 gallon with a plastic center brace, I feel like it definitely shades my plants in the back center. Was thinking about siliconing in a glass brace instead. I was thinking about bracing the outside while the silicone sets, leaving maybe an inch of the plastic brace...

]]> Tanks and Equipment 700dollarhat https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/main-discus-topics/hardware-technical-and-do-it-yourself/tanks-and-equipment/2774278-replacing-center-brace https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/main-discus-topics/general-discus-discussion/2774249-how-to-grow-out-albino-fry Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:30:12 GMT General Discus Discussion Antoniombdl https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/main-discus-topics/general-discus-discussion/2774249-how-to-grow-out-albino-fry https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/main-discus-topics/hardware-technical-and-do-it-yourself/tanks-and-equipment/2774215-ati-t5-fixture-led-bulbs Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:39:18 GMT Tanks and Equipment MrYin https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/main-discus-topics/hardware-technical-and-do-it-yourself/tanks-and-equipment/2774215-ati-t5-fixture-led-bulbs https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/non-fishy-stuff/you-talking-to-me/2774145-happy-easter Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:28:50 GMT Wishing a Happy Easter to everyone and to Easter eggs hunts, time with family and/or simply celebrating the day however you choose. For us it is an early dinner with family coming over and I am the chief cook :D We are having a mix of shrimp, pork crops and steak with wild rise, a salad and eclair... We are having a mix of shrimp, pork crops and steak with wild rise, a salad and eclair cake. Cheers everyone!!
Pat ]]> You Talking to Me? Second Hand Pat https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/non-fishy-stuff/you-talking-to-me/2774145-happy-easter https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/non-fishy-stuff/you-talking-to-me/2774122-kenny-cheung Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:24:38 GMT In loving memories of Kenny Cheung, you left us five year ago 3rd April 2021. But even to this day, you live on in our hearts. Some day we shall meet again. ]]> You Talking to Me? seanyuki https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/non-fishy-stuff/you-talking-to-me/2774122-kenny-cheung https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/simplydiscus-community/homesteader-it-s-your-world-within-our-world/pat-s-crow-nest-second-hand-pat-central-florida/2774100-artemis-2 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:13:18 GMT
Journey thru the Clouds



Booster Separation

]]> Second Hand Pat https://forum.simplydiscus.com/forum/simplydiscus-community/homesteader-it-s-your-world-within-our-world/pat-s-crow-nest-second-hand-pat-central-florida/2774100-artemis-2