siemanthepieman
Mon Apr 21, 2008, 03:25 AM
Hi everyone,
I have just joined up. I was looking for an answer to a question I have about a Discus I recently introduced to my planted tank (with one other Discus, a school of rummy-nose tetras and 5 ottos) and I found that much useful information that I thought I would join.
I also enjoy the photo comps on Aquariumlife.com.au where I am a member. I was a little disappointed that it is quality of the fish not the photo that counts though - I have a fairly strict $50 limit on my Discus purcahses but I think I take a pretty mean photo on occasion.
I have had Discus for a few years now - first 2 Blue Turqs, then I moved and got 2 Pigeon Bloods until my whole tank crashed and they died, then a Red Turq and a Brown and then 2 Blue Turq X Blue Colbalts of which one never looked too good and died. I just bought an unidentified strain as a friend for the remaining Blue Turq X - it is not looking the best, thus my question, but I will ask that in the appropriate spot.
The Red Turq and the Brown have laid eggs on 5 - 10 seperate occassions, but I have never had fry. I am trying to sell this pair now as I am moving house and have no room anymore. One day I will get another pair and try again.
I am right into my planted tanks (but haven't forked out for pressurised CO2 yet) but have found that by keeping Nitrates at the low end of the scale, the temp at about 27 and only adding minimal trace elements you can keep plants and Discus both pretty happy.
Keep an eye out for my photo gallery - just have to dig my pics and host them.
Simon
I have just joined up. I was looking for an answer to a question I have about a Discus I recently introduced to my planted tank (with one other Discus, a school of rummy-nose tetras and 5 ottos) and I found that much useful information that I thought I would join.
I also enjoy the photo comps on Aquariumlife.com.au where I am a member. I was a little disappointed that it is quality of the fish not the photo that counts though - I have a fairly strict $50 limit on my Discus purcahses but I think I take a pretty mean photo on occasion.
I have had Discus for a few years now - first 2 Blue Turqs, then I moved and got 2 Pigeon Bloods until my whole tank crashed and they died, then a Red Turq and a Brown and then 2 Blue Turq X Blue Colbalts of which one never looked too good and died. I just bought an unidentified strain as a friend for the remaining Blue Turq X - it is not looking the best, thus my question, but I will ask that in the appropriate spot.
The Red Turq and the Brown have laid eggs on 5 - 10 seperate occassions, but I have never had fry. I am trying to sell this pair now as I am moving house and have no room anymore. One day I will get another pair and try again.
I am right into my planted tanks (but haven't forked out for pressurised CO2 yet) but have found that by keeping Nitrates at the low end of the scale, the temp at about 27 and only adding minimal trace elements you can keep plants and Discus both pretty happy.
Keep an eye out for my photo gallery - just have to dig my pics and host them.
Simon