Who's Got Discus? - Page 2

2455coop · 11-14-2007, 10:56 PM

I had a bulging discus once....I went to a chiropracter and he fixed it...I think I was lucky....

vdituri · 11-15-2007, 01:04 AM

Just to play devils advocate.
I know PH is a HUGE item for discus keeping.

What else? Like I said and Wit seconded, they do great when you ignore them and your general FW tank goes bad. (low PH)

I do love the discus.

Johnos · 11-15-2007, 02:41 PM

Yeah PH is important.
6 is not an easy number to keep.

PEMfish · 11-15-2007, 05:24 PM

Use 'the new age ways...' theres different ones, don`t remember any in full. Sorry for being a tease, especially sense you'll have a hard time finding info...

Johnos · 11-15-2007, 06:01 PM

Well it's not THAT hard if you have an 80lb piece of driftwood in your tank and you also have some PeatMoss running through a filter somewhere.... lol don't ask... it's for breeding...

PEMfish · 11-15-2007, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnos

have some Peat Moss running through a filter somewhere.... lol don't ask... it's for breeding...

Note to the college kids: that doesn't work. Tell me more about that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnos

Well it's not THAT hard

*1.Thats what she said. Sorry, I had too... I just had too.
*2.Well ,it could be easer. Easer is normally better. I will try and look for the info... I`ll try and help.

Johnos · 11-15-2007, 06:23 PM

Hmm, the peat moss is for softening the water it also absorbs nitrates.

PEMfish · 11-15-2007, 06:52 PM

Yeah i know, but you also said something about breeding.

Johnos · 11-15-2007, 08:25 PM

Discus like to have really soft water when breeding. When mine started to lay eggs the ph was at about 6.4 my carbonate hardness was 11

Frankie · 11-15-2007, 09:17 PM

Did some one say Discus?
Discus are easy to keep. I use to breed freshwater fish before i got into salt. The key to keeping discus is water changes, water changes, water changes. And keeping a steady PH. My good friend in NY is a discus breeder and i worked a lot with him. Here are some pictures. The last one is my discus nutty friend . great guy!

vdituri · 11-16-2007, 12:04 AM

I want your nutty friends. Mine don't keep fish.

PEMfish · 11-16-2007, 10:22 PM

What are they bomben on, man?

Frankie · 11-17-2007, 12:08 AM

Bomben, what do you mean exactly?

PEMfish · 11-17-2007, 05:39 PM

Stoned

11-14-2007, 10:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
2455coop Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Amarillo,Texas Posts: 266 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Who's Got Discus? I had a bulging discus once....I went to a chiropracter and he fixed it...I think I was lucky.... __________________ Bill 75 gal D.A.S. 15 gal refugium

11-15-2007, 01:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,725 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Who's Got Discus? Just to play devils advocate. I know PH is a HUGE item for discus keeping. What else? Like I said and Wit seconded, they do great when you ignore them and your general FW tank goes bad. (low PH) I do love the discus. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-15-2007, 02:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
Johnos Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Who's Got Discus? Yeah PH is important. 6 is not an easy number to keep.

11-15-2007, 05:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,096 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Who's Got Discus? Use 'the new age ways...' theres different ones, don`t remember any in full. Sorry for being a tease, especially sense you'll have a hard time finding info... __________________ Paul `EM See how it all came to be;http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html My new tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

11-15-2007, 06:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
Johnos Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Who's Got Discus? Well it's not THAT hard if you have an 80lb piece of driftwood in your tank and you also have some PeatMoss running through a filter somewhere.... lol don't ask... it's for breeding...

11-15-2007, 06:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
Johnos Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Who's Got Discus? Hmm, the peat moss is for softening the water it also absorbs nitrates.

11-15-2007, 06:52 PM	#23 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,096 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Who's Got Discus? Yeah i know, but you also said something about breeding. __________________ Paul `EM See how it all came to be;http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html My new tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

11-15-2007, 08:25 PM	#24 (permalink)
Johnos Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Who's Got Discus? Discus like to have really soft water when breeding. When mine started to lay eggs the ph was at about 6.4 my carbonate hardness was 11

11-16-2007, 12:04 AM	#26 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,725 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Who's Got Discus? I want your nutty friends. Mine don't keep fish. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-16-2007, 10:22 PM	#27 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,096 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Who's Got Discus? What are they bomben on, man? __________________ Paul `EM See how it all came to be;http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html My new tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

11-17-2007, 12:08 AM	#28 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,128 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Who's Got Discus? Bomben, what do you mean exactly? __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

11-17-2007, 05:39 PM	#29 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,096 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Who's Got Discus? Stoned __________________ Paul `EM See how it all came to be;http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html My new tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

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