angels/discus/severum planted 125

[stephcps]

So here is my new 125. Set-up just a few weeks. The severums are in here temporarily and are pretty much decimating my swords!! LOL...They are fun and very pretty though. I am down to only 2 discus, luckily they are a pair and don't mind. I have had several batches of wigglers from those two. Never tried to take it any farther. Then there are a couple GBRs and my Phillipine blue angelfish along with a couple others. I plan to add a few more plants once the sevs go to the 150 which I currently overhauling. I have another larger cypress knee to go in as well. So still not done (though is it ever?).

[Vince G.]

Beautiful Tank and Fish. I understand about the swords. I had let my Sev's go after I started planting my tank. They were costing me too much money in plants!

[stephcps]

Everything I read said they would...but wow it is something to behold!! Lol
Thanks for the nice comments.

[fishorama]

Very nice! I like the "knees", sort of like designer breeding cones. What strains are your discus? I'm guessing the "non-turq" is the male?

[stephcps]

Thanks Fishorama!! I actually thought the "white butterfly" was the male as well but it's the female. Finally saw them spawning and was able to confirm the gender. Too bad they probably have extremely peppered babies...cuz the LUV each other. They spawn a LOT!!! They work so hard for those little fry that get eaten as soon as they start free swimming.

I really like the knees too...I wasn't sure but wanted something a little different.

[wesleydnunder]

The sevs holdin' up to the temp ok, Steph?

Mark

[TabisFish]

HOLY JEALOUS!

[fishorama]

Where did you get the cypress? Are you in an area you can collect them? That would be super cool. I may be moving to Cali soon & hope I'll have manzanita somewhere nearby.

So cool they spawn for you, mine show no interest yet. Just as well, I'm not ready for babies but I'd love to see the breeding behaviors. Will you get more discus? You might get some more compatible colored strains at the cost of breaking up the happy couple. Lots of work raising fry but I'd like to try it, once anyway, raising 2 inchers was enough for me for a while, lol.

[stephcps]

The sevs holdin' up to the temp ok, Steph?

Mark

I keep my discus at 82...so everybody is doing ok for now!!


I found the knees on ebay. I've had them forever!! I was trying to decide then saw a deal I couldn't refuse...so made up my mind!!
I really like the look. I have a bigger one that I had to re-do...it needed a bigger rock to keep it submerged...the stuff floats like styrofoam!!

I had decided no more discus, but then found some ICA reds from a local hobbyist...I have always wanted some. Really Beautiful fish...So, I think I'm at it again!! LOL

[pinkertd]

Hubba hubba on the gorgeous fish steph! I started out with green severums before I went to discus. They are an awesome fish. The color you have is so beautiful! Your fish all look terrific as does that tank!

[ryukin_5]

WoW !!!! so clean and nice Angels.

[stephcps]

Thanks so much everybody!! I must admit severums are my new obsession!! I have some juvie riotkeils and atabapos growing out. The 150's new incarnation is going to be severums and geos!!

[Lillyan]

Uhm...what are 'knees'? Great fish!

[stephcps]

They are cypress knees. Thanks lillyan

[minka-1974]

Wow! Those sevrum are GEORGEOUS!!! Used to have a breeding pair and loved them to bits and would love some again but like planted tanks too. In fact all the fish look great ... wish my photos were any good!!

[TheFishBoss97]

WWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

those are amazing!!!
like super awesome:)

and ur water is so clear, clearer than my drinking water.........lol
;)
jealous

[stephcps]

Thanks everybody!!! Too bad it doesn't still look like that!! I have such a BBA issue. I think I am getting there now as it seems to be not spreading...LOL. Maybe I can post some follow up pics soon. The fish still look good and I have more discus in there now!

[TheFishBoss97]

cool i would love to see ur other fishes:) especially the newer ones;)

and the BBA probably appreciates the crystal clear water;)

i would get like 10 amano shrimp, and the problem is gone:D