New Discus

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  1. Blue Falcon

    Blue Falcon Fire Goby

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    Hey guys. Thought I would share a pic of my new Red Turquoise Discus I got yesterday. This is the first discus I have ever had and I'm in love. Most definitely my new favorite freshwater fish.

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    Kinda upset he wasn't centered in my shot but out of dozens this was the clearest.

    Canon Rebel xs, F-stop f/5.6, Exposure time 1/30 sec., ISO 800
     
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  2. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    That is a nice looking Discus! What size tank do you have him in. I've always wanted one or a few in a heavily planted tank with neon tetra's lol.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Beautiful Discus, congrats, they are wonderful fish with their regal swimming ways
     
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  4. Blue Falcon

    Blue Falcon Fire Goby

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    I dont wanna say, the discus police might get after me ;D (33 gallon planted.... shhhhhhhh....) But I have a 55G he can go in when he gets bigger.

    Thanks 2 in 10
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Planted tanks seem to be the best for getting fish to color up best IME. I have had Cardinals, Rummynose and Lemon Tetras in tanks with and without plants and their colors were far more intense in the planted tank.
     
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  6. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    :drool: I want one. If I ever take apart my vivarium (45 gallon tall aquarium) I know what I'm getting :drool:

    How much was it? ;)
     
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  7. Blue Falcon

    Blue Falcon Fire Goby

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    He was $55 at my LFS
     
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  8. norg.

    norg. Kole Tang

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    Wow. 55 dollars would be a steal around here. Thats awesome. I really want some for my planted tank but Im not sure if my resident angel would like that very much. She is peaceful but I could see her getting territorial with a fish of the same size.
     
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  9. Blue Falcon

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    It would depend on the size of the tank and how well they are fed and how many plants/hiding spots you have. For the most part both discus and angel fish are peaceful but I have heard of angelfish chasing discus into a corner and causing stress. I would hate to buy such an expensive fish and have it die from stress.
     
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  10. bearrock

    bearrock Astrea Snail

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    Gorgeous discus! I was looking into adding a small school to my larger tank but the suggest water changes are daunting. Maybe one or two would be a better route.
     
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