Discus question

[arl]

I bought 15 small discus from a breeder/hobbyist, size range from 1.5" to 3" with out the tail. Their strain are pigeon blood, red marlboro, cobalt and santarem. My question is are they suppose to have colors already at these size? atleast the 3" ones? Because they are so pale looking, and not so round I guess. I just talked to the seller by e-mail didn't really see the discus before I bought them. Do you think I got a lower quality discus. He claims that they are stendker discus. any body ever heard of stendker discus? Are they good? LFS here in my place don't sell discus you'll have to special order them for 3 times the price I got these guys for.

 

[arl]

They're already more than a week with me so I guess theyre already settled down?

 

[Rbishop]

How's your water quality...I would expect more color at that size.

 

[liv2padl]

i think they need to put on some size before you see much in the way of 'color' from them.

 

[Rbishop]

at 1.5" to 3", not counting tail...??? Not IME.

 

[liv2padl]

bob is right .. i did some research and found that at 2.5-3 inches, they should be looking like this: http://www.aquabid.com/uploads/fwdiscus1167186604.jpg

 

[Rbishop]

Kewl...thought I needed new glasses Dan! LOL

 

[arl]

So I might have been given a lower quality discus?

 

[Rbishop]

Well, that's hard to say. They could still be getting used to the new surroundings and the shipment. Possibly different food. How's your lighting schedule?

 

[arl]

What do yiou mean by lighting schedule. does lighting also contribute to their color? They're in a growing tank in my basement right now. I keep room light on 24-7. No aquarium lights.