New Discus

[125gJoe]

Finally....
Pics of the fish are slightly blurred as I didn't want to use the
flash on them just yet. They are healthy and eating real good.
I couldn't get all 8 at once to 'pose' for the same pic...

http://pic4.picturetrail.com:80/VOL59/715239/1209351/16309321.jpg
http://pic4.picturetrail.com:80/VOL59/715239/1209351/16309277.jpg

[Rocketman]

Are those Albino's?

Great Pics, I find that if I use little zoom on my Canon A40 Powershot, I dont get any blur at all. Then I just crop and enhance the pic on my computer.

[125gJoe]

The fish are young and the colors haven't "set-in" yet.
I went for more of the solid colors of Discus. I didn't want
to get the striated or striped fish...I just like the looks of
different color solids. There are 2 white ones - Snowflakes...

[a_free_bird73]

Very nice... Out of curiosity, How old are they and how much did they cost you...

[Tyler718]

They look GREAT!!!!Great I'm glad you finally found some you liked. You are really going to enjoy them. What are their actual sizes?

[125gJoe]

THaNKs!

They are approx. 1 1/2 to almost 3 inches.

The pricing was right ... $20 to $30 ea.

They are readily eating bloodworms (frozen type), and a few
have just now ate Tetra Color Bits, which is a good thing. They will need variety... I kept the lights off the first day, then just the
back light was turned on. Today, both Custom SeaLife reflectors
are on and they did not shy from full light. There's enough plants
for them to hide if needed. So far, no hiding! Their colors
should increase, but look great now....

[sChArF]

Very nice 80gjoe, what substrate did are you useing?:cool:

[goldfish freak]

Nice looking little guys you have there.:)

[125gJoe]

Originally posted by sChArF
Very nice 80gjoe, what substrate did are you useing?:cool:

I'm using SeaChem's Onyx Sand. I also have AP Root Tabs under most of the plants. Flourish is also added for the plants.

[sChArF]

i like the color of the onyx sand i am useing it in my 50gal right now. i am going to put it in my 130 its going to cost me $300 for 12bags.

[Serrateeth_2002]

Are you hoping to pair them up at a young age?What species are they anyway?

[125gJoe]

Originally posted by Serrateeth_2002
Are you hoping to pair them up at a young age?What species are they anyway?
The Discus "color names" are:
Blue Diamond
Gold Pidgeon
Golden Melon
Snow Flake

I have 2 of each color, and I'm not trying to pair them up, just give them the best home I possibly can.... If they do pair up, I'll learn about raising them. Hmm, another tank besides the 10 gallon Q tank.....?

[125gJoe]

Originally posted by a_free_bird73
Very nice... Out of curiosity, How old are they ...

They are about 2 - 3 months old..

[Sum-X]

Very nice Discus joe... that's what i plan on doing in the near future... Not as many though. ;)

[redwing]

Beauties!
Can't wait to see pics as they grow up.
Thanks for sharing.

[Rocketman]

Hey, where did everyone get their Oynx Sand? I can't seem to find any here in Michigan, and Big Al's wants 7.79 to ship each 15 pound, $12.49 bag. I need 4-5 so this obviosly wont work... Anyway, I heard you can call Seachem and they will ship it to your LFS for $12 total, and not charge you for shipping... anyone have this experience?