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zoeb_k
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 Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 11:19 am Post subject: Discus behaviour |
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Dear All,
I have 9 Discus of different Size
1 Nos- 1 inch size
4 Nos - 2 inch size
3 Nos - 2.5 Inch size
1 Nos - 4 Inch size
The two 2.5 inch size discus (one red melon & blue torquise) have started waging their tail to each other. They also dont allow other discus to come near.
What does this indiacte ? |
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zoeb_k
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: Discus behaviour |
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| Any feedback on my queries? |
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beta
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 1:23 pm Post subject: Re: Discus behaviour |
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They are trying to decide who is the boss in the tank  |
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aquascapes
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 4:02 pm Post subject: Re: Discus behaviour |
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from what humble experience I have with discus - I'd say that the 1" size has very stressful time with a 2.5" and 4" ones around 
please isolate the 1" to a different tank (alone) so that it can catch up with the size difference soon and than introduce it back to the main tank.
WRT the behaviour I dont think they can spawn at the mentioned size unless they are stunted. |
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zoeb_k
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: Discus behaviour |
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I am new to discus so don't know if they are stunted.
How much should a 2inch discus grow in a month ?
If they are stunted & they breed will the juvenlies also will have stunted growth. |
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nag
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: Discus behaviour |
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Hi Zoeb:
1. From the time that they're born it may take anywhere between 8 to 14 months for them to spawn...in the given parameters
2. For a discus to attain a size of 2" it may take about 8 to 12 weeks...
3. To say that a discus is stunted, it may grow just a little bigger in about
4 weeks time from the time that you bought it...i.e, less than half-inch
4. Given the right conditions and feed, a 2" should grow to about 3" in less than 6 weeks time...
5. Though the parents are stunted; the babies will not be (unless they've a genetic trait for dwarfness)...
All said; like Beta said...they may just be fighting for the crown... 
Bye, |
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zoeb_k
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:08 pm Post subject: Re: Discus behaviour |
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Dear Nag,
Thanks for the information.
I think the growth of dicus in my tank is stunted.
what Should I do to stop this.
I have 4x1x1 feet tank
Temp -30 deg c
water change every day - 20 %
1Sponge filter
I feed them goat heart twice , once tetra bits & dry blood worms once a week.
Kindly advice |
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aquascapes
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:57 pm Post subject: Re: Discus behaviour |
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upgrade to a bigger tank if you want to keep 9-10 discus in your tank.
Secondly the size you mention is just 1' height which will be a problem for the discus once adult. I would suggest a tank size of 5' X 2' X 2' to be the best sized discus tank to house about 12 of them comfortably and 50% water changes everyday!
For how long have you had the fish? How big did you buy them? Do all of them show equal greediness during feeding time? |
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zoeb_k
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:54 pm Post subject: Re: Discus behaviour |
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It has been now 6 weeks. I think exept for one all have not grown more than half a inch.
All of them show equal gridiness to food |
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aquascapes
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| Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 12:37 am Post subject: Re: Discus behaviour |
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than it is the best time for you to act - NOW!
Transfer the smaller one to a different tank and plan you upgradation! |
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zoeb_k
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| Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Discus behaviour |
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Yes , I have to invest in a new tank.
What should be the thickness of the glass for 5x2x2 tank. Is 12mm Glass all over OK. I want to make glass tank on my own as i love making my own things & also I will save on some money.
what precautions should I take when building a tank. what kind of stand is required for such a tank. |
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aquascapes
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| Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: Discus behaviour |
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Zoeb,
the 12mm glass is gonna be fine!
I would recommend you to first have a hands-on experience at making tanks because the 5' X 2' sized glass is pretty heavy to be handled alone by a starter! If I were you I would rather spend the extra buck and leave it to the professionals (you can however bargain with the cost!)
If you still want to make your tank there are a lot of articles and threads on IAH that can guide you to make one!
If saving money is the criteria - you can even plan a plywood tank! |
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