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Re: Feeding -Especially Stendker Discus

I've fed my discus 3-4 times a day when they were young, around 2-4 months old. I mixed it up with my own beef heart blend, Bio-Gold, pellets, dehydrated bloodworms, and flakes. I figured varying their diet would ensure they got all the nutrients they needed ...

Re: Breeding discus pair in planted community tank! [Photos, video!]
Thanks for the kind words, wilde. Your comment made my day.

Re: Big Bad Bully! Terrorizing the other 6 and stressing them out!

Thanks again for your input. I'm getting a bit anxious about the bully's behavior, mainly because the other fish are showing physical signs of stress - tattered tails and fins from the constant nipping. They're always hiding from ...

Re: Big Bad Bully! Terrorizing the other 6 and stressing them out!

I found that really interesting, thanks for sharing. I did try rearranging the decorations, but unfortunately, it didn't make a difference.

What's really caught my attention is that one of the other Alenquers, who I've named ...

Re: Big Bad Bully! Terrorizing the other 6 and stressing them out!

Thanks Jade, that's a great idea! Giving them a break from the constant nipping could really help. I'll consider a time-out for the bully and some rearranging of the decor to reduce the stress.

Re: Big Bad Bully! Terrorizing the other 6 and stressing them out!

Thanks so much for the advice! I'll definitely give rearranging the decorations a shot. I really appreciate your help Francis, Regina

Ugh, I'm at my wit's end. Got a real mean Alenquer bully on my hands. 7 new juvies in a 55 gallon, and this one's terrorizing 4 of them non-stop. It's only been 8 days, and this little monster's already shredded the fins of all but 2 discus. I'm seriously thinking of isolating the bully - it's just ...

Re: Intelligent Wonderous Discus!

Liz, your insight about Alenquers is a huge relief. I was worried sick about my dark Alenquer, but now I understand that they can come in different shades. What threw me off, though, was the other Alenquer being the same size yet many shades lighter. It's like they ...

Thanks so much, Liz - really appreciate your help and insight.

Re: Intelligent Wonderous Discus!

Hi Tom, I did let them know about the issue with the heat pack and the cold water. Honestly, I was fuming and wanted to give them a piece of my mind for carelessly packing the Snow White juvie under the others. I'm almost certain she didn't slip under, her bag was ...