New Wild tank [Archive] - Discus Forums

Lee C

Wed Jun 28, 2006, 11:43 PM

sponge filter and H.O.T Magnum w/micron filter cartridge.
Cameta Brown, Manaus Blue, Alenquer, A. Ica

taksan

Thu Jun 29, 2006, 02:09 AM

Nice fish
8-)

OscarManAlpha

Thu Jun 29, 2006, 02:49 AM

G'day Lee,

Could you tell us about the water chemistry you have them in ?

KH,PH,GH ect.

Also the tempreture and the water change shedule.

Have you or the person you obtained them through treated them with any worming meds ?

Any info would be much appreciated.

Don't suppose you have an idea of when they were actually caught or how long after they were caught you obtained them.

Cheers,

Mark

marg

Thu Jun 29, 2006, 03:07 AM

Beautiful Fish - you are a lucky guy!!!

Marg.

nicholas76

Thu Jun 29, 2006, 06:06 AM

now thats awsum!

rsoares

Thu Jun 29, 2006, 08:56 AM

Nice! :thumb

Lee C

Thu Jun 29, 2006, 11:47 PM

G'day Lee,

Could you tell us about the water chemistry you have them in ?

KH,PH,GH ect.

Also the tempreture and the water change shedule.

Have you or the person you obtained them through treated them with any worming meds ?

Any info would be much appreciated.

Don't suppose you have an idea of when they were actually caught or how long after they were caught you obtained them.

Cheers,

Mark

KH <1
GH <1
PH 6.5 to 7.2(raw tap)
Temp 86 to 88F, 30C
25% water change 4 times per week.
All shipped from Brazil less than 6 months ago.
Wormed with Prazi and Metro

nicholas76

Fri Jun 30, 2006, 12:11 AM

stunning fish lee we would kill for fish of that strain and quality :D

G-1000

Fri Jun 30, 2006, 05:20 AM

They are the best wild-type discus I have seen in recent memory.

Exceptional .

G

OscarManAlpha

Fri Jun 30, 2006, 03:23 PM

Thanks Lee for taking the time to answer my questions :D

Could you please give us a run down on what you are feeding them, if you get the time.

They are the best wild-type discus I have seen in recent memory.

Exceptional .

G

Couldn't agree more.

Cheers,

Mark

Dave76

Fri Jun 30, 2006, 04:04 PM

Fantastic looking fish - you can't beat wilds when it comes to sheer beauty :)

Dave

Lee C

Fri Jun 30, 2006, 04:33 PM

Thanks Lee for taking the time to answer my questions :D

Could you please give us a run down on what you are feeding them, if you get the time.

They are the best wild-type discus I have seen in recent memory.

Exceptional .

G

Couldn't agree more.

Cheers,

Mark

Thanks
I have been alternating foods. Prepared frozen beefheart mixed with shrimp and Cyclops Ease 3 days per week. Frozen Bloodworms 4 days per week. Supplemental feedings of flake and Tetra Color Bits.
They usually get fed 3 times per day in small portions.
On the larger ones, I usually skip feeding a couple days per month.
The beef mix seems to be adding weight and thickness....you just have to be careful to get out all of the uneaten which may get trapped in your sponge or other filters.
Less food is usually the best approach with an increase in the times per day.
HTH

OscarManAlpha

Thu Jul 13, 2006, 11:00 PM

Any updates Lee ?

Cheers,

Mark

Robdog

Fri Jul 14, 2006, 02:10 AM

The are Brilliant looking wilds you've got there Lee. Very jealous!!
And at 6.5-7.2. I've been led to believe that wilds wouldn't survive in such alkaline conditions as 7.2? :shock: :wink:

TomNS

Thu Jul 27, 2006, 09:42 AM

Lee,

Could I trouble you for a high resolution photo of that discus just above, would be a terrificly calming background for my work computer

Thanks mate
Tom