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Sat Feb 28, 2004, 10:49 PM
#1
Founder
Stunted Growth
Question... after salvaging a couple of stunted Blue Diamonds several weeks ago from someone who did not want to keep Discus anymore, is there any way, apart from frequent water changes, and a bigger tank to maybe get them growing again???
or as I suspect, is it too late???
The colouration has improved since I have had them, and they are more interactive within the tank (used to hide, 24/7)... there eyes are quite large compared to body size, which tells me they are way smaller than they should be...
any suggestions appreciated...
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Sat Feb 28, 2004, 11:18 PM
#2
Dong the other guy on the head for mistreating their discus?
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Sat Feb 28, 2004, 11:24 PM
#3
Founder
already done...
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Sun Feb 29, 2004, 12:29 AM
#4
hwat size tank did he have them in and how many did he have in there?
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Sun Feb 29, 2004, 07:17 AM
#5
Moderator
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Sun Feb 29, 2004, 11:36 PM
#6
Moderator
in most cases the damage is allready done and a stunted discus won't grow to it's full size or shape
in some cases the shape will imrove a little but a sunted fish is a stunted fish for life.
matt
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Mon Mar 01, 2004, 04:10 AM
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So is my baby "always going to be a BABY?"
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Mon Mar 01, 2004, 05:48 AM
#8
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well if it's only stunted in growth and still healthy then it will grow large but will not improve in shape much if at all.
though good news, i have been told that stunted or runted discus can still breed nice shaped discus. ie. stunted discus do not breed stunted babies
matt
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Mon Mar 01, 2004, 07:42 AM
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That is great to hear. I suppose since I helped save this fishie, shape or no shape, he is a happy and healthy bugger. And ohh, what a lil' piggy he is. (I am assuming thta it is a he??)
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