Penang Eruption Discus

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Some pics of my discus. They are just over a year old :)

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2 og them have laid eggs a few time but no pairs yet. Nice tame discus, eat like pigs.
 
They are real beauties, look in very good condition too.
 
I'm very impressed, downright jealous, actually. :drool: :drool:

Those are really beautiful fish. I suppose you have one heck of a cleaning regimen to keep them looking that nice. Any fts?


BobRoss
 
I'm very impressed, downright jealous, actually. :drool: :drool:
Those are really beautiful fish. I suppose you have one heck of a cleaning regimen to keep them looking that nice. Any fts?

BobRoss

Thanks for the kind words. I change 75% of the tank water 3-4 times a week. Also wipe down the insides of the tank and clean the sponge filter once per week. They are fed a minimum of 4 times a day.
My advice is get good quality discus from a specialist discus retailer. 6 3inch juvi discus in a 55 gallon is a nice way to start. Keep the tank complety bare-no substrate, no decorations- use a air powered sponge filter as filtration. Look after the water and the water will look after your fish ;) Frequent water changes are key to the discus growth and health. 2x 50% a week minimum. Feed 4 or more times a day.
 
yes i work...feed in the morning and 3 times in the evening. the tank lights are on 16 hours a day
 
Thanks for the kind words. I change 75% of the tank water 3-4 times a week. Also wipe down the insides of the tank and clean the sponge filter once per week. They are fed a minimum of 4 times a day.
My advice is get good quality discus from a specialist discus retailer. 6 3inch juvi discus in a 55 gallon is a nice way to start. Keep the tank complety bare-no substrate, no decorations- use a air powered sponge filter as filtration. Look after the water and the water will look after your fish ;) Frequent water changes are key to the discus growth and health. 2x 50% a week minimum. Feed 4 or more times a day.

Dang, that's a lot of water changes. I assume you're not using a siphon and a bucket, so how do you do it?

Beautiful fish, btw.
 
I use a fairly large pond pump to drain the water which goes directly into the toilet, it emptys 40 gallons in maybe 2-3 minutes. I then use a smaller pump to refill the tank with pre heated water.
A water butt with heaters and a airpump means you can do large water changes easily.
 
ive seen many beautiful discus in my life....but i have never.....i repeat...I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS BEAUTIFUL PENANG ERUPTIONS IM MY LIFE!
SHAHREZ
 

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