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  1. Thread: Sick discus

    by Old Dave
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    Rule 1, Don't panic. New discus will often have...

    Rule 1, Don't panic.
    New discus will often have issues when changing environment.

    Do you know what the water conditions were where you bought it?
    Sudden changes in water quality will always be...
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    Ziggy, If you have issues trying to keep the...

    Ziggy,

    If you have issues trying to keep the airstone on the bottom of the container (most effective) you could use an old sponge filter (without the sponge) instead.

    This will avoid any...
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    If you want to test plastic to see if it might be...

    If you want to test plastic to see if it might be unsuitable just wet your finger and then rub it a little on the plastic. Now for the taste test. If what is on your finger leaves a taste when dabbed...
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    I have been using Kilverm instead of Big-L for a...

    I have been using Kilverm instead of Big-L for a couple of years now with no ill effects.
    Same same but different. Kilverm also adds a touch of blue colour to the water for a short while.
    Locally...
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    Dont you love the fine print... From the first...

    Dont you love the fine print...

    From the first linked site:
    This photo was taken on March 24, 2013 using a Panasonic DMC-LX3.
    :booty
  6. Thread: Bruise

    by Old Dave
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    I think I can see the shock waves... :oops: Did...

    I think I can see the shock waves... :oops:
    Did he lose all the blue from behind the pectorals?
    Is he improving?
    Dave
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    Do you have gravel in your tank? Corydoras like...

    Do you have gravel in your tank?
    Corydoras like gravel to dig around in.

    Some sucker mouth fish like to feed on discus slime coat but I don't have this problem.
    I have had Albino bn with discus...
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    One potential disaster is NEW. Clean is good but...

    One potential disaster is NEW.
    Clean is good but new can lead to "shocks".

    Get you tank up and running (cycled etc) and then add a few discus compatibles, catfish etc.
    It's not just a matter of...
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    Just call your local Pet Barn and ask them if...

    Just call your local Pet Barn and ask them if they stock Big L pig and poultry wormer. If it's not on the shelf they can order it.

    hth,

    Dave
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    :thumb Thanks Swampy. Next wc... Dave...

    :thumb

    Thanks Swampy.

    Next wc...

    Dave :D
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    Super glued to wet wood?? thanks,Dave

    Super glued to wet wood??

    thanks,Dave
  12. Welcome to the forum Steve. Rule 1 for new...

    Welcome to the forum Steve.

    Rule 1 for new tanks.
    If you are going to have a Bare Bottom tank work out what colour base you want (white foam leaves room for improvement) and do it BEFORE you put...
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    Dubai's World Discus Hotel

    Saw this on ACE Forum.

    http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/travel/dubais-world-discus-hotel-20120503-1y0et.html

    Pretty sad really, discus and salt water not a really great combination. :whip
    ...
  14. Thread: Crazy discus

    by Old Dave
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    Night light for new discus can give the a bit...

    Night light for new discus can give the a bit more confidence in their new environment.
    hth,
    Dave
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    So do they make LEDs for a DIY UV filter?? ...

    So do they make LEDs for a DIY UV filter?? :twisted: :twisted:

    Can you control some of the "wasted" heat back into the tank?
    Good read.

    Dave
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    Most of your larger stores will carry it, but how...

    Most of your larger stores will carry it, but how do you measure 1 gram?
    I got the chemist to put 1g in a seperate small clear container I can use for reference, with another container to measure...
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    I have the 3000 and it is great. I have a...

    I have the 3000 and it is great.
    I have a filter pad under it to reduce vibrations as it is in the sump.
    The variable flow control works well. Mine runs about 50% in a 2' sump for a 5x2hx1.5...
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    My worry is that the cost of clean water &...

    My worry is that the cost of clean water & electricity haven't stopped going up.

    If you want to be serious about it, you need to be in warmer climates with plenty of rainfall.
    Maybe solar power...
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    Sticky: Thanks all, I have used the Kilverm several...

    Thanks all,

    I have used the Kilverm several times now, and have no problems with it.
    No obvious difference to using Big L, except in the pocket.

    Old Dave Jr was able to buy Big L in Newcastle...
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    As Illusn and many others have said, buying sick...

    As Illusn and many others have said, buying sick fish is never a good idea but now you have made the commitment as long as you keep up the quarantine/isolation you might have a good opportunity to...
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    Any party/ballon supplier can fill them up, but...

    Any party/ballon supplier can fill them up, but getting them home might be fun.. :twisted:

    Dave
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    Thinking about a couple of new fish.. :wink: ...

    Thinking about a couple of new fish.. :wink:
    Check out the video!

    http://airswimmers.com/

    Dave
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    Ray, have a look at this link for some...

    Ray,
    have a look at this link for some interesting comments on Gas Bubble Disease.

    http://www.flippersandfins.net/pop-eye.htm

    I can see why Kath & Jothy are pointing the fin at a swim bladder...
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    Most discus seem OK when delivered to the shops,...

    Most discus seem OK when delivered to the shops, & I am sure the owners are aware of the deterioration in both the fish & the profit margin.

    My guess is that if they upped the temp to 28c the fish...
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    One word. Link? :lol:

    One word.

    Link?

    :lol:
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