Hey man, I have found your videos to be very straightforward and very informative. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I am a fairly experienced fish keeper. I keep very African cichlids and South American Cichlids but I still learn a lot from you. Your video about Fish flashing helped me avoid the anxiety of treating my African Cichlids unnecessarily for some infection. Its been months and they flash occasionally but have been doing well. I have considered keeping discus but I have been put off by the night mare stories that I've read online. After seeing this video, I'll give it a go. Thanks for all you do.
I remember the Ctenopoma being a literal leaf among the Java ferns before they were in the tank. I seems to be almost out in the open once they're in. It's nice that it survived after those initial adjustments for the Discus which seems to be not required anyway.
Great video I just purchased a single beautiful discus. I was worried about keeping it by itself. Well I have neon tetra, cherry barbs and Rummy nose 10 of each in a 75 tank but at my LFS he was picking on all the other discus and wanted him as a centerpiece in my tank. Thanks for the info. I do a water change once a week 20 gallons.
Thank you for sharing your experience on keeping Discus Fish. I have a 70 gallon aquarium. I always wanted to keep Discus, but I hear all the pitfalls and difficulties in keeping Discus, so I had stayed away. I love nano Tetras, but I always wondered if I got Discus, I would get them when they are very small. That way they can grow up with the community fish tank. I’ve had the same Neon Tetras for over 15 years. They are healthy and not scared of me when I’m near the tank. What’s the youngest age can you get Discus Fish? They are the best center piece fish you can get for an Amazon Basin style tank.
I love how the video uploads are so much more HD than the live streams (maybe it’s my wifi) but the discus look extra stunning in this video. For me it’s definitely the price but, “never say never”. My plans with my tank now are to just leave everything the way it is, not add anymore fish for a while. I’ll let my current fish grow old and live out their lives until they naturally die off over time from old age… And then when I restock my tank…. Hmmm discus look tempting but the price might scare me away 😆
Thanks for posting this, I have a beautiful orange pigeon discus that is doing great and still is, but I had 2 others that I had lost (these two werent homebred). Since then Ive been scared to get another even though the first is doing well. Your video made me feel much better about adding more. Discus are something I've always wanted and always thought were too hard, even though Ive been fishkeeper forever.
Measuring the eyeballs, I like it😂 do I need a reverse osmosis machine for discuss fish or can I use tapwater with water conditioner I have a 300 L tank that’s empty any ideas
I think they're all hyped up because of trends that make them seem like expensive living ornaments/jewelery, which I personally don't agree with. They're cichlids, and cichlids are one of the most adaptable family of freshwater fish available in the hobby, they might not look like their relatives, but they're still as much of a cichlid as peacock bass.
Your Discus really do look lively and energetic like normal fish. I hadn’t realized how unusual that was until now.
Your fish are perfect! Your plants are big and hearty! I love your straight shooting....
The point against youtube at the end was overdue 😂
Thanks for the video
I love the no BS approach. Very refreshing. Instantly subscribed
I love your channel ❤️ thanks for sharing your experience and dispelling the myths ❤
Great video Dan…..hopefully your discus with small eyeballs won’t bully your discus with large eyeballs anymore😆😆👍👍
Great information. Thanks for sharing your experience
Hey man, I have found your videos to be very straightforward and very informative. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I am a fairly experienced fish keeper. I keep very African cichlids and South American Cichlids but I still learn a lot from you. Your video about Fish flashing helped me avoid the anxiety of treating my African Cichlids unnecessarily for some infection. Its been months and they flash occasionally but have been doing well.
I have considered keeping discus but I have been put off by the night mare stories that I've read online. After seeing this video, I'll give it a go.
Thanks for all you do.
If you can keep those other fish, you'll be fine. I believe in you!
They are just thriving in there, beautiful! 👍
I remember the Ctenopoma being a literal leaf among the Java ferns before they were in the tank. I seems to be almost out in the open once they're in. It's nice that it survived after those initial adjustments for the Discus which seems to be not required anyway.
Very informative, Dan. Thanks for the insight.
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Yea at the end of the day, as long as the fishes are happy and we enjoy the process then do it
I love your tanks i watch you a lot😊
Great video I just purchased a single beautiful discus. I was worried about keeping it by itself. Well I have neon tetra, cherry barbs and Rummy nose 10 of each in a 75 tank but at my LFS he was picking on all the other discus and wanted him as a centerpiece in my tank. Thanks for the info. I do a water change once a week 20 gallons.
Thank you for sharing your experience on keeping Discus Fish. I have a 70 gallon aquarium. I always wanted to keep Discus, but I hear all the pitfalls and difficulties in keeping Discus, so I had stayed away. I love nano Tetras, but I always wondered if I got Discus, I would get them when they are very small. That way they can grow up with the community fish tank. I’ve had the same Neon Tetras for over 15 years. They are healthy and not scared of me when I’m near the tank. What’s the youngest age can you get Discus Fish? They are the best center piece fish you can get for an Amazon Basin style tank.
Mine came from "Uncle Sam's" discus in Californis. They were 2.5 inches and cost about $30 ish. I'd highly recommend them.
Hey Dan, I appreciate the video. You are on the same page with kev at kaveman Aquatics, I want to keep them but they are expensive! U da man!
I love how the video uploads are so much more HD than the live streams (maybe it’s my wifi) but the discus look extra stunning in this video. For me it’s definitely the price but, “never say never”. My plans with my tank now are to just leave everything the way it is, not add anymore fish for a while. I’ll let my current fish grow old and live out their lives until they naturally die off over time from old age… And then when I restock my tank…. Hmmm discus look tempting but the price might scare me away 😆
Love these videos, love the live streams. You do amazing work
Dan luv the vids what temperature do you keep your discus at? cheers
I have it set at 79, but it tends to run at 79.9 for some reason.
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Thanks for posting this, I have a beautiful orange pigeon discus that is doing great and still is, but I had 2 others that I had lost (these two werent homebred). Since then Ive been scared to get another even though the first is doing well. Your video made me feel much better about adding more. Discus are something I've always wanted and always thought were too hard, even though Ive been fishkeeper forever.
Are you running CO2 on this tank? Wondering about the effect of pH swings
No, no CO2 or ferts.
Measuring the eyeballs, I like it😂 do I need a reverse osmosis machine for discuss fish or can I use tapwater with water conditioner I have a 300 L tank that’s empty any ideas
It depends on your water. If you can keep angelfish in your water, discus will be fine.
Heck yeah
I think they're all hyped up because of trends that make them seem like expensive living ornaments/jewelery, which I personally don't agree with.
They're cichlids, and cichlids are one of the most adaptable family of freshwater fish available in the hobby, they might not look like their relatives, but they're still as much of a cichlid as peacock bass.
I live in michigan with hard water can i keep them?