DISCUS HANS INTERVIEW PART 2 ARE DISCUS HARD TO KEEP?

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Trinity Yoga - 6 years ago

What a Gem I found on Youtube!! Thank you, thank you so much for uploading these! (And, yes, some crazies out there are still subscribing to your videos from 5 years ago - that's how awesome your channel is!) Thank you for all the great work you've done!

Garry Mcgrath - 6 years ago

But why are discus more expensive why angels in my opinion are heaps better

oskarelmee - 6 years ago

Discus are gardet to breed and grow out. Angels is a very hardy fish in my opionion

wildbill9919 - 6 years ago

Discus are beautiful. But I'll probably never have them because I like tanks that are 20 gallons and smaller.

Fronty Python - 6 years ago

Very useful. Thanks dudes!

bee xiong - 7 years ago

peoples say when u order discus from Hans you get a phone call from him..he wants to check if u received the fish healthy and happily..so I order 6 little 2.5 inches fishes from Hans online for the first time...and I received my fish...and I was like why isn't he calling me...guess what 2 hours later that same day he called me lols. awesome job Hans! I love Hans discus fish.

Foxybloodykiller 2 - 7 years ago

discus is one of my dream fish!

shuja dar - 7 years ago

Couldnt undestan a singl thing tooo noisy is there any other video abt discuss

NOVAWOLF - 7 years ago

So I really want to keep discus but I'm afraid that my hardness of my water is really high what hardness is good for discus and how can I bring my hardness down please help

Kay Skywalker - 7 years ago

throw a discus in with an oscar? there's a disaster waiting to happen.

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Joricano - 7 years ago

wow he uses tap water..there is still hope for me :)

Kevin spacey - 8 years ago

This is why i dont understand why people say to go to 92f when discus are sick... Higher temps only make bacteria and Virus grow faster and i mean wayyy faster... If you have a bacterial problem you want to lower the temps of the tank

Dutch 4ever - 6 years ago

I believe higher temps boost the immune system of the fish

rocky - 8 years ago

Kevin spacey it increases the metabolism and life cycle making it easier for medication to kill the infection

Wadac*nt - 8 years ago

true but when you add some kind of medicine you should put the temp a bit higher so it would work better

colinbarsby - 8 years ago

Great interview.

richard de mik - 8 years ago

hans is goed je weer te zien

JR - 8 years ago

so my red discus is a small one he gets along well with my other fish as well as my 2 angel fish the only problem is the he will always be in one corner by himself and he wont swim is this a normal behavior for discus thanks

sagrath1982 - 7 years ago

JR no, is not a normal behavior, discus are schooling fish they need to be in a group of at least 4, hope this helps

Manny Figueroa - 8 years ago

love your videos but the bubble sound effects in the beginning and the end are kind of annoying

ShortNanxious - 8 years ago

I love the cardinal tetra example...

Two Flaps - 8 years ago

i could have like 50 beers with u guys

Two Flaps - 8 years ago

good video good video haha

Judith Peavler - 9 years ago

I am an amature fishkeeper with 4 tanks from 5 gall to 120 gallon. My fish seem to be doing well and am have a mated pair of angels that just had their first breeding. I would love to keep discus but like many people am a little afraid to try. The worry is that even though I can work with most of my water paramaters our water here is very hard. Would discus be able to thrive in this or would it be unfair to the fish to attempt to keep them?

sagrath1982 - 7 years ago

Judith Peavler you should get your discus breaded from your place where you, if you order from some where else it's going to be harder to keep due the water conditions in y he water, I've hear some people breeded discus with tap water with no problem at all

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MrJackshark - 9 years ago

can someone tell me what the best food for discus?plz help me

Micah Hinze - 10 years ago

how many water changes do i have to do if i get 2.5-3 inch discus? I've heard that the first week you do daily 40% changes then the second week you do every other day 35% changes and then go to your normal scedule. is this true? or can i start every other day the first week then go to once a week? this is the only thing i am confused on.

Wirty - 9 years ago

+micah hinze well to be honest i do 1 a week on 3.5 inch and they are growing great. but that's because the ro is expensive where i live. i would recommend to a week

BirdBoyGippsland - 10 years ago

if discus are easy to keep and they breed well in captivity why are they so expensive. is it just a case of demand driving up the price?

CrestFallenMoon - 9 years ago

+TheClosedpalm its because of their colors. Koi fish can be super expensive yet they are hardy/easy to care

Muneeb Rahman - 10 years ago

maybe because they are beautiful fish...people pay good money for a good looking fish. Just like how male peacocks are a lot more expensive than females.

Burkeley Stinson - 10 years ago

His ph is about 7.4 to 7.6. It is not true that you need a very low ph it should not be thrue the roof but this blood line of Diskuszucht stendker has adjusted to the ph levels. I have a 90 gallon discus tank and I got all of them from hans.

utsuriman - 10 years ago

Hi Hans > great Vid & info. Ive been in fish for 35 yrs Plus> Discus are on my list > Since you state ure using Tap H20 in Baltimore> What are your Parameters from the TAP Please? I want to know so I can compare to My Tap Vs My RO> TY PRASAP

Ron Pearson - 10 years ago

My discus are not eating as good as the other fish ,they seem like they're not interested in food at all is this my problem?

Ron Pearson - 10 years ago

Oh yeah one big problem I'm having is that when I feed the tank the discus are not as aggressive with getting food as the other fish , they are being out competed , is this the big problem that I'm having?

Ron Pearson - 10 years ago

I have 3 discus . 1 died 5 inch pigeon blood , tested water and saw that I had a little bit of ammonia the next thing I did was a water change and mine 2 inch blue cobalt is
sick I have one Disqus left , 5 inch penang eruption, my question is am i doing the wrong thing by keeping my discus in a tank with mixed fish no aggressive fish just regular tropical fish

Wirty - 9 years ago

+Ron Pearson well what is the tank size?

lumpy1space2princess - 9 years ago

Could you be more specific?

dev2jaiy - 10 years ago

i have only a few discus fish but they are doing well after their first disease being cured,just tap water,regular maintenance, biweekly water changes,temperature of atleast above 25C

skullz515 - 11 years ago

i got a 100 gallon airpump for my 60 gallon tank and its alot of air bubbles will it be a problem for my discus?

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paducahFishFan - 11 years ago

No disrespect to Hans but I got some discus from him that did very well and my live plants LOVE large water changes. I've got a low tech 120 gallon tank which you can check out on my channel. Ironically the discus that is used for my icon is the ONLY one I haven't purchased from Hans. I don't see me buying from anybody else. His fish are worth every penny.

paducahFishFan - 10 years ago

+Gilbert Farmer 2.5 or 3. Sorry, can't remember at the moment. If you search my youtube channel it is documented there.

Cheers!

Ryan Kisor - 10 years ago

What size did you buy yours?

Seth Black - 10 years ago

+Marcos Vazquez was that really needed

Marcos Vazquez - 10 years ago

how is that disrespectful? you sound like you wants his D

paducahFishFan - 11 years ago

I got a box of discus from Hans. He always replied to my e-mails and treated me very well. Great guy. Funny thing is my Neons and Cardinals get ick when the lights flicker in the house. Discus are a great fish. Do weekly OR MORE water changes and you will be fine. FYI My water is on the acid side at the tap. Thanks for doing these videos!

Tamberly Showalter - 11 years ago

Hans is wonderful...and my babies love the Cobalt along with Hans beef heart recipe

Cycnoches2012 - 11 years ago

awesome series

Es V - 11 years ago

It's not hard been keeping Discus since I was 9 15 now. Fully grown 6 discus in a 56.

Jennifer Cheng - 11 years ago

I usually feed my fish 2-3 x/day depending on my schedule. I keep panda cories and pleco with my discus and they do fine fyi. Good luck!

Jennifer Cheng - 11 years ago

The video is quite helpful. Thanks to Hans for the beautiful discus! It seems that Hans really cares about his fish and his customers. All of my new discus are happy and are coming to the front of the tank. They are beautiful, healthy fish and very interactive. Will order from you again soon. Look forward to next video!

Pied Piper - 11 years ago

Great vid! I was wondering if its ok to keep Clown Loaches with Discus? I have raised Angels, but really don't want to be a breeder. Will the clowns bother the Discus? And, I work 12 hr shifts, would Discus manage ok on 2 x a day feedings? Thanks for all the great info & videos!

Charles Pierce - 11 years ago

Great video - thanks to both of you for taking the time to create it. It's helpful to have some of the "Discus myth" debunked.

Charles Pierce - 11 years ago

I've read the same thing about Discus, and that you should to place the tank accordingly. (e.g. Concrete floor is much preferred over a second story wood floor). Hans' Discus sure didn't seem to mind the overhead BWI jets though!

NickMach007 - 11 years ago

Really great series. Again, I say thank you to both of you for doing it!

michael wesley - 11 years ago

whens the next part coming? great video

Bigmunoz11 - 11 years ago

awesome vid. VERY informative. definitely something that i have had in the back of my head and helps put me at ease. John you asked some great questions!

Gewglesux - 11 years ago

Thanks for the reply. there is one RED guy all by him self at the local shop... he's $60 and so pretty.. you have been very helpful.

AquariumGarden - 11 years ago

Awesome series. All of your videos are excellent, but I really enjoyed this one. It's great to get a behind the scenes look at Hans's facility and his opinions on discus keeping. He's the resident expert. Great job on the angel fish series also, great stuff!

Harrys Cichlids - 11 years ago

oh thanks so much.

Freddy75 - 11 years ago

Great video, especially how he distilled a lot of the myths about R/O water.

KGTropicals - 11 years ago

Breeders use 20 gallons for the pairs to spawn in but its not a good size for raising them in if that makes sense. Usually the breeders will raise the fry in much larger tanks then once they are grown they'll put a pair in a 20 gallon.

Gewglesux - 11 years ago

I like these fish.... The issue I have is doing all those water changes. they are very beautiful fish... 20 gallon too small?

angelaguimir - 11 years ago

hahhahaha....

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Fireflight SCI - 11 years ago

so they aren't that hard clearly

Fireflight SCI - 11 years ago

I have been in the hobby for about 6 months im thirteen and im already keeping discus pretty successfully

Fireflight SCI - 11 years ago

SO TRUE discus are actually very hardy they show signs way before other fish so you can save them more often then not

Discus Hans - 11 years ago

TDA (don't want to call you DrunkenAlcoholic lol) 10% + 10% + 10% + 10% is not a 40% water change. Water change all depends on how many Discus, what sizes and most important: how much food do you trow in the tank, most of the time the Discus doesn't make the tank dirty, it's the owner by trowing a lot of food in. If I do a water change, it's about 30-40% of the system, don't use buckets lol lol One of the next movies will show how. I do this about every other day.

Discus Hans - 11 years ago

I'm way better looking and have blue eyes lol lol

Discus Hans - 11 years ago

John brought the fly, it's a spy(fly)cam

Discus Hans - 11 years ago

Harry, it's more the surrounding your Discus are in, dark gravel and back ground can bring out "speckles" on your pigeon types. Blue Diamond is not a pigeon so will never show it. Stendker pigeons are known to be very clean.

TM Aquatics - 11 years ago

Great series. Already planning a Spring order.

canuckgame - 11 years ago

Love the video's i really hope there are ALOT more to come with Hans about discus, im one of those people who is intimidated about discus. Hans seems like a GENUINE nice person, all class.

andy cabrera - 11 years ago

Wouldn't get discus from anyone else. Thank you for these videos

KGTropicals - 11 years ago

The problem is Ben Kingsley is a little fella, I think he's like 5'7". Hans is around 6'4" lol.

KGTropicals - 11 years ago

Not trying to be a jerk but do any fish like vibrations? I wouldn't think any fish would do well with vibrations in the tank.

KGTropicals - 11 years ago

That lil jerk wouldn't leave me alone!!!

Ruben - 11 years ago

Great video man but what's the deal with the fly I kept seeing in the video. LOL.

e schmidt - 11 years ago

I've never done Discuss but I know where to look when and if I do. I really like this guy, he is squared away for sure.

Rico Suave - 11 years ago

What about vibrations? I was reading that they don't like vibration it stresses them out and them ended up getting sick,..

NoMoneyLife - 11 years ago

man i wish you made this series when i first started with discus lol , helping me alot now with breeding them tho! can't wait for the next vid!

KGTropicals - 11 years ago

I'll be uploading a video soon where he talks about that more and actually demonstrates how he does water changes in there. He doesn't do it by percentage, he does it as needed. He tests every day.

TheDrunkenAlcoholic - 11 years ago

He didn't say the amount of water changes, is it 30% each week like normal fish? or alot of discus forums talk about different amounts of water changes E.g 50% everyday some others say 30% every 2 days ect... for me personally I change the discus tank ever couple of days with 2 or so buckets which would probably give around 40% each week but in small amounts during the week(every other day)

KGTropicals - 11 years ago

For the first time Discus keeper I can't stress enough that you'll have your best luck with fish from Hans. I've kept Discus for years from just about everywhere and NONE of them compare to his. I'm not just saying it because hes a friend. I believe in his product, I sell his product and would recommend them to anyone. Make sure you tell him you saw him on this video:-)

Amber Courtney - 11 years ago

Thanks for posting this! I am in the process of making decisions on buying discus for the first time. I've always wanted them, but have been so concerned about taking care of them. Tank is setup and ready. Now I just need to take that step and get my fish! :)

Fish Tank Girl - 11 years ago

I like this man! He makes some great points!

KGTropicals - 11 years ago

You should!! He's the best in the business!!!

Le Shrimp - 11 years ago

these videos really make me want to buy some discus from this guy!

cichlidjohn - 11 years ago

You got me wanting blood pigeons.awsome

Harrys Cichlids - 11 years ago

ok thanks

KGTropicals - 11 years ago

Hans is going to be checking the comments and I'm sure he'll answer you on that one. Check back tomorrow and see if he has responded cause he doesn't have the ability to respond directly to you.

Jon Weaver - 11 years ago

Great video!!! He has some gorgeous fish. Look forward to part3

KGTropicals - 11 years ago

Hans has your dream tank in his shop. I didn't show it because I don't think he has lights on it (or he had them turned off). Its 200 gals and full of driftwood and big ole Discus, amazing!!!

Harrys Cichlids - 11 years ago

does bright light in my discus tank cause peppering. because with my three i have now the blue diamond has non and nor does my red pigeon but my red melon has some speckles. i asked the owner and he said it was from poor genetical parents but i look online and it says its the brightness of the tank.?

KGTropicals - 11 years ago

I couldn't agree more!! I tell all of my customers "If you can keep Rams you can keep Discus".

angelaguimir - 11 years ago

hahhahaha very funny and is true cardenals are hard to but cost cheaper ahahahaha..... like rams if you can keep cardenal and rams youready to discus...

vbirbal1927 - 11 years ago

Nice video man keep those video comming man .

KillSwitch - 11 years ago

Man, my dream tank would be a 200g with a bunch of discus and driftwood!

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