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I have been a member of Simply Discus since 2002, although I have not been around 10 years until I bought some new discus about one year ago. I participate in the first challenge in 2008, and I want to thank Al because this challenge can be a great learning experience even if you are not participating!
In 2009 disaster struck when a tree behind my house was struck by lightening and I guess the electrical surge fused the circuits on all of my Won heaters because two days later I found all my discus had died, including 5 breeding pairs, all my regular tanks and about 800 fry and jouvies. The temp was well over 100 degrees, even on my small tanks with 50w heaters. That was the end of my discus hobby for the next 10 years until I returned about one year ago.
At this time, my house is undergoing remodeling in almost every room, so space is at a premium and a lot of my fish stuff is in in piles or in storage. I have been searching for my 10g tank for almost a month until I finally remembered I gave it to a little kid who helped me set up my tent on a camping trip, so 2 days ago I picked up a new one. It is just as empty as everyone else's here, but hopefully it is ready for the delivery of Al's fish later today.
Sorry, I cannot provide water parameters at this time because I can't find my testing equipment. I will update this soon! I am using an air stone that is ready for a sponge, as well as a little internal filter that came with the tank. The water flow can adjusted, so I will place Al's filter media inside when they arrive. Temp is 84. I will be feeding some food I got from Al, beef heart mix and colorbits.
I am very picky about my discus and I only hope I can raise them as well as Al raised the parents, and as well as Steve grew out the grandparents!
Brian
I have been a member of Simply Discus since 2002, although I have not been around 10 years until I bought some new discus about one year ago. I participate in the first challenge in 2008, and I want to thank Al because this challenge can be a great learning experience even if you are not participating!
In 2009 disaster struck when a tree behind my house was struck by lightening and I guess the electrical surge fused the circuits on all of my Won heaters because two days later I found all my discus had died, including 5 breeding pairs, all my regular tanks and about 800 fry and jouvies. The temp was well over 100 degrees, even on my small tanks with 50w heaters. That was the end of my discus hobby for the next 10 years until I returned about one year ago.
At this time, my house is undergoing remodeling in almost every room, so space is at a premium and a lot of my fish stuff is in in piles or in storage. I have been searching for my 10g tank for almost a month until I finally remembered I gave it to a little kid who helped me set up my tent on a camping trip, so 2 days ago I picked up a new one. It is just as empty as everyone else's here, but hopefully it is ready for the delivery of Al's fish later today.
Sorry, I cannot provide water parameters at this time because I can't find my testing equipment. I will update this soon! I am using an air stone that is ready for a sponge, as well as a little internal filter that came with the tank. The water flow can adjusted, so I will place Al's filter media inside when they arrive. Temp is 84. I will be feeding some food I got from Al, beef heart mix and colorbits.
I am very picky about my discus and I only hope I can raise them as well as Al raised the parents, and as well as Steve grew out the grandparents!
Brian
Good luck with them!
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