Hammer and Pickle 8:07 Wed Sep 15
Discus
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So two weeks in and the four small blue discus (two different suppliers) are have settled very well in the 100 gallon tank. When the water was down to 8 drops on the GH test, I took the plunge and introduced them among the large Severum, Festuvum and Angels (there are also some Rams), not without some trepidation. I need not have been concerned - the hold their own remarkably well among the bigger fish and really are hardy little fellows; the other day one seemed to be a gonner having gone down with a case of dropsy, and it was as right as rain again once I’d administered the old garlic mash cure. So what I’m saying is, if you have an established tank and have got the water right, never mind the bollocks and enjoy your discus - what a lovely fish.
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Crassus
2:59 Fri Sep 17
Re: Javelin
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Bru
The problem with angels and discus are various, although with care it can be achieved.
For starters you are correct, angels are notorious nippers, they occupy similar tank areas so you will need space
The bigger issue is disease and from where the fish are sourced. Discus are sold as wild or more likely farmed.
There comes the problem of compatibility. A single strain could originate from Singapore, the US, Germany or local and be used to differing water chemistry and resistance
Randomly chucking in fish from various sources is not a good idea. Akin to taking measles to the eskimos
Of angels, I came across Altum Angels a few years back, the size of dinner plate, outrageous fish. Hugely difficult then and wild. more recently there has been some breeding success. I have seen these with discus but managed by expert hands
Recently I came across Peruvian Altum Angels, now these are different gravy. Not true Altums, but with great similarity, hence the name, but altogether easier to keep
Take a Google of both - well worth a look, just stunning fish mate
For a retailer, follow the link below, its from Practical Fish Keeping, they have a list, if that does not work just Google and add your area - worked for me
https://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/dealers/
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Deanooooo
11:28 Fri Sep 17
Re: Discus
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Bruuuuuno
Summerhills garden centre on the A127 (towards Southend direction) has a massive aquatics shop.
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gph
1:20 Fri Sep 17
Re: Discus
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I used to be a regular of Wet Pets before they were Wet Pets (Victoria Road Aquatics).
Can't say much about them now, but I was impressed by the crossover between bikers and fishkeepers being so large.
Would say people with tatoos too, but I don't think I've ever seen a tattooless biker.
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bruuuno
1:17 Fri Sep 17
Re: Javelin
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I’ve always found angels to be lairy little cunts. Maybe when kept with discus they know their place ?
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bruuuno
1:14 Fri Sep 17
Re: Discus
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I’m setting up a community tank next to the carsey in the coming weeks. Does anyone know of anywhere that has a good selection of aquariums on display around east London or in the south west? I know of wet pets in Romford and believe there used to be a place off the a 4119 near Swindon but can’t think of the name
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gph
12:52 Fri Sep 17
Re: Discus
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Discus slightly unnerve me.
They look like the disconnected heads of a colourful primate.
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Side of Ham
3:23 Thu Sep 16
Re: Discus
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Larry is a lamb.......this is worrying......
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Hammer and Pickle
3:20 Thu Sep 16
Re: Discus
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It is true we once, many, many moons ago, had a goldfish in the rainwater barrel to keep the mosquitos in check. That was found tits-up by the mother in law when we were on holiday. My younger son was upset about it so I promised him a proper aquarium - the passion has evolved from there.
No worries Stickleback, my Discus are as happy as Larry.
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Stickleback
3:14 Thu Sep 16
Re: Discus
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H&P
As someone who once admitted to killing his goldfish, should you be allowed to keep these beautiful creatures
Rights for fishes!
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Eerie Descent
12:43 Thu Sep 16
Re: Discus
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You are a cunt. 400m Hurdles.
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Lee Trundle
11:36 Thu Sep 16
Re: Discus
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You should get yourself some SEAHORSES.
Pets that look like their owners and all that.
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Hammer and Pickle
10:43 Thu Sep 16
Re: Discus
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Shrimp are fun, especially if you can get them breeding as they command a good retail price. I had Amanos and Blues until I made the mistake of getting in a pair of Fests - that was a turning point because all the shrimp were dinner and there was nothing for it but to go all-out Amazon cichlid.
No shrimp possible with any larger New World cichlid (or any cichlid for the matter).
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Stubbo
10:16 Thu Sep 16
Re: Discus
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Currently looking to get back into the hobby...33gallon tank for Rams, Corys, and Ember Tetras to setup.
After that, rebuild the dart frog tank into a Paludarium, with White Cloud Minnows and Cherry Shrimp in the water and the dart frogs roaming the land area.
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147man
9:56 Thu Sep 16
Re: Discus
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Shot Putt or Javelin?
Discus
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joyo
1:26 Thu Sep 16
Re: Javelin
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Would have thought clown fish would suit Thickle
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Side of Ham
9:03 Wed Sep 15
Re: Javelin
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Don't tell him PIKE........
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Irish Hammer
9:00 Wed Sep 15
Re: Javelin
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Get some Carp in there H&P and you'll have Christmas/Wigilia sorted !
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riosleftsock
8:54 Wed Sep 15
Re: Javelin
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Does anybody else see these posts as some sort of secret code to blueeyed.wankstain thingy. Is he Gopnik's handler?
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Nurse Ratched
8:36 Wed Sep 15
Re: Javelin
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The POLE loves his pet fish: you can't VAULT him for that.
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Hammer and Pickle
8:31 Wed Sep 15
Re: Javelin
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Yes I love them to bits and I’m not JAVLIN a laugh.
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