Breeding My Discus

[Tolan]

Okay. Thanks!
Also, do you cover your heater? I read that since they have big bodies you should cover the heater to prevent burns. Do you do that?

Yes, I use those ready shielded heaters. If for some reason the Discus become startled they will try to hide, and they can try and get between the heater and the tank glass. However, if I were starting a fresh, I think I would be very tempted by the new style canister filters which have built in heaters. Also it is less clutter in the tank and less wiring.

Okay. I want one of those, but I'm 14 so I don't have a whole lot of money to spend on aquarium supplies. Since I think I'm going to get Discus, I might hold off on a new tank and save money to get a bigger one with nice supplies.

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

Okay. Thanks!
Also, do you cover your heater? I read that since they have big bodies you should cover the heater to prevent burns. Do you do that?

Yes, I use those ready shielded heaters. If for some reason the Discus become startled they will try to hide, and they can try and get between the heater and the tank glass. However, if I were starting a fresh, I think I would be very tempted by the new style canister filters which have built in heaters. Also it is less clutter in the tank and less wiring.

Okay. I want one of those, but I'm 14 so I don't have a whole lot of money to spend on aquarium supplies. Since I think I'm going to get Discus, I might hold off on a new tank and save money to get a bigger one with nice supplies.

Very sensible

andI would say that if you are going to keep good looking discus healthy they will need a decent set-up. However, you can keep easier fish with the same equipment, so build up the things you want over time and before you know it you will have everything assembled.......while at the same time you were enjoying your original fish

 

[Tolan]

Ya. I have a 15 Gallon now. I might get a new filter, then put the old media in the new filter so that I won't have to spend as much time cycling when I get my new tank. And, that way, I can take my time picking out fish because I won't have to worry about the bacteria dieing from lack of food.

How many Discus do you think I could house in a 50 gallon tank?

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

Ya. I have a 15 Gallon now. I might get a new filter, then put the old media in the new filter so that I won't have to spend as much time cycling when I get my new tank. And, that way, I can take my time picking out fish because I won't have to worry about the bacteria dieing from lack of food.

How many Discus do you think I could house in a 50 gallon tank?

I would recommend 6. You could go with a couple more, but it will require more maintenance.

 

[Dieses Madchen]

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I would recommend 6. You could go with a couple more, but it will require more maintenance.
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Where do you find your discus at? I have seen in the LFS near my home, but none as pretty and brightly colored as yours. I really thought they were kind of ugly until I saw you lil couple. Now I know how gorgeous they can be

 

[Tolan]

http/www.somethingsphishy.com/ is what I'm planning on using.

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

Where do you find your discus at? I have seen in the LFS near my home, but none as pretty and brightly colored as yours. I really thought they were kind of ugly until I saw you lil couple. Now I know how gorgeous they can be
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Oh, I am very very lucky. I am originally from the UK, but live in Thailand now, and am friendly with the owner of a local fish farm. When I lived in the UK I would need to drive 3 hours each way to find them, and they were dam expensive, 75 bucks+ each! Here in Thailand I can buy fully grown adults for about 10 bucks, or young fish for a couple of dollars. I also swap a bunch of my young fish for a couple of adults from time to time.

I am heading down the fish farm in a couple of hours(is early morning here now) to see my friend, only trouble is it always ends the same way......I tell myself "NO MORE FISH", but I can't help myself when I see their little faces saying "take me home" . It's like one of those puppy pounds!........Will take some pics if you like?

 

[Dieses Madchen]

Oh, I am very very lucky. I am originally from the UK, but live in Thailand now, and am friendly with the owner of a local fish farm. When I lived in the UK I would need to drive 3 hours each way to find them, and they were dam expensive, 75 bucks+ each! Here in Thailand I can buy fully grown adults for about 10 bucks, or young fish for a couple of dollars. I also swap a bunch of my young fish for a couple of adults from time to time.

I am heading down the fish farm in a couple of hours(is early morning here now) to see my friend, only trouble is it always ends the same way......I tell myself "NO MORE FISH", but I can't help myself when I see their little faces saying "take me home" . It's like one of those puppy pounds!........Will take some pics if you like?

I would love to see. This blog has got me fascinated with them. My husband wants some so I may have to set up a tank....i do have a spare 55g and a spare 65g....

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

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Where do you find your discus at? I have seen in the LFS near my home, but none as pretty and brightly colored as yours. I really thought they were kind of ugly until I saw you lil couple. Now I know how gorgeous they can be

I've got some other fish/tank pics on here somewhere(guess you search my content or something), you can see the different varieties in those pics. Some nice blue ones, etc.

 

[Tolan]

I noticed that your two breeding discus are of the same strain, but I was wondering if I could get two different strains to mate, or if they just, didn't do that.

 

[Dieses Madchen]

I just found the post with your show tank.....O.M.G. I am in awe. Even my husband was overwhelmed by the beauty in all of the vibrant colors.......I want one

I think there will be a discus tank next to my Malawi tank

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

I just found the post with your show tank.....O.M.G. I am in awe. Even my husband was overwhelmed by the beauty in all of the vibrant colors.......I want one

I think there will be a discus tank next to my Malawi tank

Way to go girl!!............

 

[Dieses Madchen]

I just found the post with your show tank.....O.M.G. I am in awe. Even my husband was overwhelmed by the beauty in all of the vibrant colors.......I want one

I think there will be a discus tank next to my Malawi tank

Way to go girl!!............

My basement is going to be a big aquarium room lol. I'm only setting up my third one

 

[thisguyek]

I just found the post with your show tank.....O.M.G. I am in awe. Even my husband was overwhelmed by the beauty in all of the vibrant colors.......I want one

I think there will be a discus tank next to my Malawi tank

I took a look myself! I think i could handle a tank like that in my bedroom! waking up to that everyday... how the hell could you even think about having a terrible day?!?! LOVE the light blue/red ones! great looking tank!

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

I just found the post with your show tank.....O.M.G. I am in awe. Even my husband was overwhelmed by the beauty in all of the vibrant colors.......I want one

I think there will be a discus tank next to my Malawi tank

I took a look myself! I think i could handle a tank like that in my bedroom! waking up to that everyday... how the hell could you even think about having a terrible day?!?! LOVE the light blue/red ones! great looking tank!

Thanks guys...... I will say it doesn't stop a terrible day, but it sure makes it all good again when I get home