Week #23, Water Change #23

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  • Chad Hughes
    Registered Member
    • Nov 2008
    • 4696
    • San Diego, CA

    Week #23, Water Change #23

    Well, what can I say, time is clipping along!

    These guys are going in to week 24 without any issues whatsoever to date. Growth has been fatastic and their appetites are still strong. My routine hasn't changed much. One weekly water change and 2 to 4 feedings daily depending on my schedule. I will admit that with the projects that I have going on in other parts of the house (room additions plus a fish room) feedings have been 2 per day on average. First on at 0630 and the second 12 hours later. Basically they have been getting two meals a day 12 hours apart.

    Anyway, attached are some pics. Sorry, but they're not very good. I reset my camera settings to take some outdoor shots and can't figure out how to get it back to tank shot settings. UGH! LOL! I'll get it eventually.

    Best wishes!
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    Chad Hughes

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  • Scribbles
    Registered Member
    • Feb 2009
    • 2594
    • Sammamish, WA
    • Chris

    #2
    Re: Week #23, Water Change #23

    They look great Chad! They look huge in the pictures. Your tank is so beautiful. Great job!

    Chris
    "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."~ Mahatma Gandhi

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    • Chad Hughes
      Registered Member
      • Nov 2008
      • 4696
      • San Diego, CA

      #3
      Re: Week #23, Water Change #23

      Originally posted by Scribbles
      They look great Chad! They look huge in the pictures. Your tank is so beautiful. Great job!

      Chris
      Thank you Chris! They are huge. Pictures don't really do them justice. They will soon eclipse some of my larest adults. I'm OK with that. LOL! Thanks for the compliments on the tank!

      Best wishes!
      Chad Hughes

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      • wgtaylor
        Registered Member
        • Oct 2007
        • 997
        • Brookings, Oregon

        #4
        Re: Week #23, Water Change #23

        Hi Chad
        Those plants really make a nice backdrop behind your discus, look great.
        Sounds like your have achieved scientific perfection raising those discus, they are looking great. Well done buddy.
        Take care,
        Bill

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        • Chad Hughes
          Registered Member
          • Nov 2008
          • 4696
          • San Diego, CA

          #5
          Re: Week #23, Water Change #23

          Originally posted by wgtaylor
          Hi Chad
          Those plants really make a nice backdrop behind your discus, look great.
          Sounds like your have achieved scientific perfection raising those discus, they are looking great. Well done buddy.
          Take care,
          Bill
          Thanks so much Bill! I love my planted tanks!

          Best wishes!
          Chad Hughes

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          • yeaboyt
            Registered Member
            • Aug 2009
            • 29
            • Chula Vista, CA

            #6
            Re: Week #23, Water Change #23

            Hey Chad, these guys are going to make some really great babies! Can't wait 'til you have some for sale.

            Bert
            Bert

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            • Darren's Discus
              Registered Member
              • Jul 2006
              • 3057
              • townsville queensland

              #7
              Re: Week #23, Water Change #23

              Chad,
              you have done a great job with them ! look fantastic.



              cheers
              Darren Burgess
              Townsville Queensland Australia
              townsvillerocks@gmail.com

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              • dpt8
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                • Feb 2004
                • 1630
                • Massachusetts

                #8
                Re: Week #23, Water Change #23

                Chad, I have been rooting for you due to the infrequent water changes... Helps those that can't afford the water bill to still be able to keep discus. When all said and done it will be interesting to see a summary if you can, on what changes in food, lighting, tank size or anything you may have had to make over this time.. Great job. I especially love the first pic..

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                • Chad Hughes
                  Registered Member
                  • Nov 2008
                  • 4696
                  • San Diego, CA

                  #9
                  Re: Week #23, Water Change #23

                  Originally posted by yeaboyt
                  Hey Chad, these guys are going to make some really great babies! Can't wait 'til you have some for sale.

                  Bert
                  Hey Bert!

                  Long time no talk! Good to hear from you my friend. I agree, these guys/gals will have some incredible off spring. Excellent genes! Keep your eye on facebook. You'll get real time updates there. Have a good one!

                  Originally posted by A1 Aquarium World
                  Chad,
                  you have done a great job with them ! look fantastic.

                  Thanks mate! Best wishes!!

                  cheers
                  Originally posted by dpt8
                  Chad, I have been rooting for you due to the infrequent water changes... Helps those that can't afford the water bill to still be able to keep discus. When all said and done it will be interesting to see a summary if you can, on what changes in food, lighting, tank size or anything you may have had to make over this time.. Great job. I especially love the first pic..
                  Thank you so much! Yes, between the water bill and time spent on maintenance, my methods allow me to use very little water and spend more time enjoying than working.

                  When the contest is complete, I'll post a summary report of the overall experience and the changes that occurred over the year.

                  Best wishes!
                  Chad Hughes

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                  • acroken
                    Registered Member
                    • Jan 2008
                    • 897
                    • Philadelphia

                    #10
                    Re: Week #23, Water Change #23

                    Chad,
                    That tank is beautiful. All look happy and healthy. It is exciting to see how well your discus are doing with your routine and system. Very nicely done.

                    Kenny

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                    • Chad Hughes
                      Registered Member
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 4696
                      • San Diego, CA

                      #11
                      Re: Week #23, Water Change #23

                      Originally posted by acroken
                      Chad,
                      That tank is beautiful. All look happy and healthy. It is exciting to see how well your discus are doing with your routine and system. Very nicely done.

                      Kenny
                      Thanks for the kind words Kenny! I really appreciate that!

                      Best wishes!
                      Chad Hughes

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