Pics of my new heckel

[chrissyoscar]

Here are some pics of my new Heckel which i got from Ben.
He/she is still quite young and only around 2.5-3 inches in size.
Photos were taken this morning and I only got him yesterday afternoon, he's already settling in very well.
He started eating Beefheart already and is swimming around with all the fish and not looking to stressed which is great.

Oscar

[nicholas76]

nice fish


hope it grows strong and well for you Oscar

[chrissyoscar]

Thanks Nick

yeah it is a nice looking discus. I've never a Heckel before and look forward to seeing this one grow.
Hopefully I'll be able to breed him one day.

Oscar

[tank]

He is a great looking fish and i hpoe he stays healty for u
do u need to manage him any different to the others ?

good luck oscar

[kevkoi]

Mom and dad.... Hope Ben regrets selling it now.. :lol:

[chrissyoscar]

Hi Vince

Ben didn't give me any special instuctions so I don't think so.
This is not a wild discus so I think he's easier to keep.
I do have an RO unit and UV on the tank and do 15% water changes daily so I think and hope that'll keep him happy.
From what Ben told me he is a cross between a wild and a domestic discus. Ben if this is wrong please correct me.

Oscar

[chrissyoscar]

Wow those parents are stunning.
I don't think Ben will mind as he can always come over and have a look and is first in line for fry if I'm lucky enough to breed with him.

Oscar

[Ben]

Great pictures oscar!
i am glad he settled in well!

Just treat the little guy like any other discus.

Nice parents Kev, i still have 2 more though mate!



keep up the good work oscar!

cheers,
ben