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digthemlows
Tue Nov 27, 2007, 02:42 PM
It's been a while since I kept Discus, but I couldn't resist once I upgraded to a 72 gallon bow front. Had these 3" guys for about two weeks, they aren't eating much, but they are eating. The angels in the tank are vigorous eaters. I'm keeping my eye on them. I'm thinking about getting some real plants again as well.......for now they are all fake.

http://starboardbough.com/dougdiscus2.JPG

http://starboardbough.com/dougdiscus1.JPG

http://starboardbough.com/dougfulltank1.JPG
Fernando Leite
Thu Nov 29, 2007, 06:45 PM
You should definitely get rid of those plastic plants and add some real ones.

I donīt know if it was a good ideia to put Discus with Angel fish but I hope that works out as you want.

And good luck ! :wink:
digthemlows
Fri Nov 30, 2007, 02:25 PM
The wife likes the angels (although now she's saying she likes the discus more) so the angels should be out soon. And I grabbed two real plants yesterday........a sword and some grass type stuff. It's a work in progress for sure.

http://starboardbough.com/tmp/fishnothiding.JPG
Fernando Leite
Sun Dec 02, 2007, 07:04 PM
Ok, let them grow now and keep us posted :)

Have you bought a White Diamond ?
digthemlows
Wed Dec 05, 2007, 01:26 AM
They are starting to loose the shyness and come out and eat. Hoping I can get the skinny guys to grow out some. Oh and I took out a bunch of plastic plants and added some live. Slowly but surely....

http://starboardbough.com/tmp/discusplants4.jpg
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http://starboardbough.com/tmp/discusplants1.jpg
JamezMan
Wed Dec 05, 2007, 01:28 AM
I've noticed that you have some other fish in the tank. Whats your temp like?
ILLUSN
Wed Dec 05, 2007, 01:34 AM
Keep up the root ferts to those swords, or grow them in pots, they wont do too well in plain gravel.
digthemlows
Wed Dec 05, 2007, 02:13 PM
I've noticed that you have some other fish in the tank. Whats your temp like?

82 degrees, PH is 7, everything else is running fine.


Illusn, any suggestions on the best ferts?
ILLUSN
Wed Dec 05, 2007, 10:06 PM
in gravel of that size, your going to struggle, the best would be clay based as when they decompose they leave behind clay that will fill all the gaps between your gravel.

seroiusly, find yourself a small pot and plant them ion that with some real substrate.
digthemlows
Thu Dec 27, 2007, 04:48 PM
It's gone through lots of changes since I last visited! Changed to Sand/Flourite and got rid of all plastic plants.........added a nice brown discus and took out the angels (they were to aggresive)

http://starboardbough.com/tmp/tankplanted2.jpg

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Matt15
Thu Dec 27, 2007, 08:29 PM
digthemlows your tank has transformed into a work of art. Keep up the great work mate..:)

Certainly loosing the angels, changing your gravel and adding real plants has really paid off for you. Your Discus all look happy as i can see them exploring all corners of the tank.
ILLUSN
Thu Dec 27, 2007, 10:29 PM
BEUTIFUL!, well done mate your plants and fish will be much happier now.
digthemlows
Mon Jan 14, 2008, 04:34 PM
moved stuff around and trimmed it up!
http://starboardbough.com/tmp/newplanting1.01.08.jpg

http://starboardbough.com/tmp/newplanting2.01.08.jpg
Matt15
Tue Jan 15, 2008, 12:02 AM
Mate your plants are doing really well....... :P
I love the colouring in ur Melon. He's got great shape and nice red eyes.