Vickie Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 I was just curious as to what water they naturally came from, I'm trying to aim for something that would replicate the environment that the discus naturally came from, for my own personal challenge. including fish that would naturally occur with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Hi Vickie good on you. Discus predominantly come from whitewater areas, however some are found in clear and blackwater areas. Peat, tannins from wood, and leaves falling in to the water make it dark, soft, and acid. We are lucky in NZ in that our water is so soft. A lot of people in America use RO units to soften the water which is quite a hassle. I keep a stocking or two of peat in my storage barrels that I use for large water changes and it gives it a nice natural tinge to the water and lasts about a month. The fish appreciate it too as it helps relax them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Leopard in growout tank (appears more of a turquoise but sold as leopard) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTam22 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 wow thats beautiful luke!!! Everyone's are beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandS Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 looks like you got that new cam sorted Oh and nice fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Hehe yes it's coming along nicely I particularly like the round shape of this one and the contrasting colours with the red eye compared to the rest of the body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted August 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Hey Luke, The leopard look good. How big is it now? As you probably know that there are a variety of pattern on leopard (spots, stripes and combo of the two) Buying baby leopards, there is always the risk unless you want to pay mega bucks for a fully form spoted one. The lines on the leopard may still break away as it's still young and if you don't like it i'll gladly have it back and pay you what you want for it within reasons. The second fish is a bit too dusty for my liking. Give me a ring when you're up this way next. Cheers, Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Hi Ronnie, cheers lol - it's not your leopard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Got some full spotted one around 25-30 cm if you're interested in growing a couple up. Cheers, Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Thanks Ronnie, I didn't realise the lines could break up as they get older that's good... there's hope for the one above yet Those leopards sound good, however the two I got from you earlier on are still doing well and the smaller one is amazing, covered in tiny red spots (see pic below). Pity it is a long way down the food chain so not growing very fast. The tank is too stocked for any more right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 That leopard is only 7cm Ronnie, had it for a long time and just growing very slowly, seems to be just the way it is with leopards. Who else out there has discus to share with us? My White Butterfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted August 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Is the white butterfly from rod? Not bad looking at all. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Hey Ronnie, Yes it's my favourite pigeon blood, and it's from Rodney in Rotorua. Here's the close second favourite... This one freaks my gf out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 LOL, thats the 'devillish' one huh? i love both of them, white fish with a hint of red and blue always looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 LOL luke good to see you going in leaps and bounds at the mom, ive got right out of the seen (wont be long though) any more pics of the fish you got from me ? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Ahhh Ben! What's up man?!? Long time no see good to see you. I sent you a couple of PMs ages ago with some updates but you didn't reply? Yep I'll get some more pics for you soon. Why are you out of the scene at the mo? The alpha male has paired up and he's the size of a saucer lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 really nice discus there guys....almost make me wanna give it a go at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted August 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Clean PB always look nice Luke! Can't see anything in that fish that is feakish lol. Hey Ben, how's thing? Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 this is my new red melon ( ronnie), hes quite the photogenic one and hes out and about exploring the tank today so thought id snap a pic of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted August 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Look like the fish settle in well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Man such a beautiful fish, go for hundreds in the petshops. Keep up that great quality Ronnie (and Sharn) hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted August 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Thanks Luke! You know you guys always get the best discus from me. :bounce: Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 heck yeah ronnie! that melon has such beautiful shape and a nice clean body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshwest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Fantastic looking fish you have there folks. Got the camera out last night and got a couple of shots of some young fish that are starting to look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Nice freshwest, liking them. Are they homebreeds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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