How to keep Discus fish Part 1

https://www.kgtropicals.com www.facebook.com/kgtropicals @kgtropicals on Twitter @kg_tropicals on instagram Kgtropicals is proud to announce that we are now carrying Stendker Discus which we believe are the best Discus available on the market. This is part 1 of a series of videos where we will discuss how Stendker Discus has changed the way we look at Discus!!

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https://www.kgtropicals.com www.facebook.com/kgtropicals @kgtropicals on Twitter @kg_tropicals on instagram Kgtropicals is proud to announce that we are now carrying Stendker Discus which we believe are the best Discus available on the market. This is part 1 of a series of videos where we will discuss how Stendker Discus has changed the way we look at Discus!!

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Pablito montanez
Pablito montanez - 6 years ago
Im new witt dizcus on 30gal 4 fish ..let me know what i need for decoration ??
Redfish
Redfish - 6 years ago
I watched this to learn how to keep them and this video doesnt tell me that :(
doubledoubleandfries
doubledoubleandfries - 7 years ago
When do you get to the HOW TO part?
Kelly14UK
Kelly14UK - 7 years ago
Cool. Nice fish.
It's Col3
It's Col3 - 7 years ago
I have a baby discus tank on my channel!!! Check it out!!!
Wayne Kieft
Wayne Kieft - 7 years ago
The majority of these discus are very thin
Troy Sullivan
Troy Sullivan - 7 years ago
how ?much
JoeE Joe constance
JoeE Joe constance - 7 years ago
Great info thanks.
TrueDeltstrada
TrueDeltstrada - 7 years ago
went to my local fish store today and for the past few weeks ive seen this one 3inch discus slowly going down hill... fins slowly rotting off, constantly flared red gills, gill plates eroding, poor colour, very secluded attitude etc... ultimately a very poor fish...
ive been back into the hobby now for about 4 months after being out for over 5 years and have always said i dont want to keep discus but today i caved and bought the one in poor condition and its tank mate which was in far better condition.
i got them home and set up a hospital tank in little under 5 mins, dosed with wardley promethyasul and almost instantly his whole attitude changed! hes now actively swimming around in a calm inquisitive manner and overall is acting like a happy fish and has even eaten which apparently it hadnt done in a few days.
the shop had a price of $36 for 1 or 2 for $65 but i asked what deal they could do and they done the sick one for $9.
im not bagging my local store in any way as i am good friends with all the staff there and i know that behind the scenes they are struggling a bit so i put my name down for a position there but little do they know im planning on volunteering my services as needed.
sorry for the essay but this is me taking the step into the discus world in the sense of diving in the deep end feet first.. im fully prepared for him to pass away but atleast i will have tried.... if anyone reads this please wish me luck and subscribe as i will be filming my very first video on these discus tonight and doing regular updates on them as well as videos on my other tanks and general hobbies.

10. comment for How to keep Discus fish Part 1

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson - 7 years ago
I love the cobalt blue!
Shanna Corson
Shanna Corson - 7 years ago
I'm a beginner in fish keeping, I have 1 beta in a 3 gallon tank, so far everything's been great. Down the road I want to buy a separate tank and buy more fish. But I need to know what type of fish to get? I want very active fish that will swim a lot and are pretty hardy. Pls keep in mind that I am a beginner at this new hobby and I hope to grow and succeed in fish keeping. Thanks!
Shanna Corson
Shanna Corson - 7 years ago
Elaysa - ❤️
Elaysa
Elaysa - 7 years ago
+Shanna Corson No problem! I'm happy I could help.
Shanna Corson
Shanna Corson - 7 years ago
Elaysa - That's what I was thinking! I'll definitely get them next! Thank you much so much for the advice!
Elaysa
Elaysa - 7 years ago
+Shanna Corson I'm not a fishkeeper at least not yet but I have been researching for over one month and I can tell you that guppies are probably the best. You have a wide colour range they are hardy and like to swim in the middle of the aquarium.
reef guy 92
reef guy 92 - 7 years ago
hi I currently stock 1 Oscar and a severum but I'm thinking about moving them on so I can start with discus what would u suggest me doing with tank keep it running after theve gone or scrub the tank clean ready for discus how would you do it can you get back to me pls.
Trevor Clubine
Trevor Clubine - 7 years ago
never keep discus with nippy fish trust me but theyre easy to care for
AquaWoman
AquaWoman - 7 years ago
Nice looking shop! Wish you were in Connecticut!
AquaWoman
AquaWoman - 7 years ago
My Tank has nothing but Stendker in it. I bought them young and small and grew them out to big and Fat! Truly The best Discus in my opinion and Hans is great to work with. I fed mine a varied diet but the main proteins are lean beef and Cod. Love your Angel!
Brandon Russell
Brandon Russell - 7 years ago
There intermediate level fish
Phil Morello
Phil Morello - 7 years ago
Hi, I have a 180Litre tank 90cm x 45cm x 45cm, is this big enough to start with discus, I currently have it setup with 4 angels and some neon tetras but am contemplating swapping over the angels
for 4 discus? Would this work?
JetRoar Videos
JetRoar Videos - 7 years ago
Phil Morello 1st how many U.S. gallons is 180 liter tank? also try angels and discus together, I have some of both together in a 75 gallon fish tank and they look BEAUTIFUL! And keep the tetras with them too.
Mike ANGEL
Mike ANGEL - 8 years ago
I wanted to get this some before John but I didn't want to risk losing money and I know a little bit about the Discuits all I know is that if you want your discus to eat more you have to raise the temperature from the heater in aquarium tank and if you want them to breed it has to be over 90 degrees in the aquarium that's all I know and I'm being honest that's all I know ✋
Piñata Gamer
Piñata Gamer - 8 years ago
@4:14 why did that scene just remind me of an anime shoujo kiss scene?

20. comment for How to keep Discus fish Part 1

ChampNike
ChampNike - 8 years ago
Beautiful fish
Andrew espino
Andrew espino - 8 years ago
ha ha lol the fish in the back got scared 1:22
Bowe Fishing
Bowe Fishing - 8 years ago
I was in Petco the other day and seen discus there for low as 30
one4RealChange
one4RealChange - 8 years ago
title How to keep Discus" is wrong. instead call it colors of Discus
CoooOool Ali
CoooOool Ali - 8 years ago
Dear
can you advise we have read some things ( Carbon or no Carbon in discus filter tank ) ?
kelvin M.
kelvin M. - 8 years ago
definitely want these fish
john watsons
john watsons - 8 years ago
how the price of discus fish there? Here around $ 10 with your discus size.
Anupam Immortal
Anupam Immortal - 8 years ago
how often do u change water? do u use RO water??
emclarke01
emclarke01 - 8 years ago
You only have to use ro Water if you want to breed them
_Awesome{ }Tank_
_Awesome{ }Tank_ - 8 years ago
My rainbow shark is kinda starting to scare my discus. What should I do?
Goodwin's Aquatics
Goodwin's Aquatics - 7 years ago
Awesome{ }Tank, please subscribe to my channel for my improvement in aquarium videos
M. Jay
M. Jay - 9 years ago
Any suggestions on how to introduce new discus to current discus in your tank? I got 2 discus at the same time since people say you really should have at least 2 together at a time since they're schooling fish. The one kept chasing the other then kinda backed off it but I had to take the other one back to the store cause he seemed to be getting sick and I wasn't risking my whole tank. Anyway, I just got another discus so my pigeon blood had a buddy and my original is being a jerk. There's a slight size difference (0.5in) but not a big size gap. My pigeon blood is a probable female and the new one (a turquoise or blue turk) is a possible male. Would you suggest moving the original discus into a breeding net for a week so the new comer can have time to peacefully explore the tank, settle in and acclimate properly before being further introduced to the head strong pigeon blood? That way perhaps the new one will be more up for dealing with my 1st discus's attitude.

30. comment for How to keep Discus fish Part 1

M. Jay
M. Jay - 9 years ago
After lots of water tests I found out I had good discus water (soft water, nitrate doesn't go over 20ppm, the other stuff holds steady at 0ppm), so I decided this free aquarium setup I really wanted to go big or go home and really make this a dream tank. Anyway so I make the leap into discus ownerhood. They're still fairly new but I noticed this strange behavior with the one and want to know if it's anything to worry about. The smallest of the two (only an inch smaller than the other) will often hang out in a corner. His tail and anal fin are always spread but he'll keep the top spiney/spikey front half of his dorsal down while the back half of the dorsal is more or less open. He's not as active as the bigger one either who always has flared fins. So is my little one just showing signs of nervousness, submissiveness, maybe it'll go away once he's more settled in, or could it be a sign that he's trying to get sick? He reminds me of a scolded child sulking in a corner and I've seen this flattening of the spiney part of the dorsal happen in established discus schools but I've seen schools where they all swam together with erect fins, and my two don't stick together.
Akeno017
Akeno017 - 9 years ago
Hoping to get Discus in the near future.do they work well with tyre track eels and what kind of plants would they like?
anand shetty
anand shetty - 9 years ago
how to repair discuss legs

his not perfact swim
Andres Mayhis
Andres Mayhis - 8 years ago
dafuq
Andres Mayhis
Andres Mayhis - 8 years ago
dafuq
AquaLady 420
AquaLady 420 - 9 years ago
what!?
CrestFallenMoon
CrestFallenMoon - 9 years ago
Btw on craigslist theres TONS of breeders. you can get them for relatively cheap
CrestFallenMoon
CrestFallenMoon - 9 years ago
when I kept these, they weren't as hard as I thought. They pretty much are the same care level of angel fish. They still aren't for beginners though :)
Jonjey2112
Jonjey2112 - 9 years ago
1:20 "Oh shit he's video taping again gtfo!!"
James Shunk
James Shunk - 9 years ago
What are your prices
915Mang
915Mang - 9 years ago
Good video, how much do Discus fish average?
Killerkings 1111
Killerkings 1111 - 9 years ago
I am actually ordering a couple pairs of discus (blue snakeskins and malboro reds) from Diskuszucht Stendker next week!
Basho
Basho - 9 years ago
Wheres part 2?
wolfsrain0000
wolfsrain0000 - 9 years ago
Hey! I have 4 discus fish and I currently feed them blood worms,plankton,daphnia,cyclops,beef heart,brine shirp,mysis shrimp and spirulina.They only get frozen food no flakes,How can I ensure their health? I feed them 2x a day so they their growth is not stunted! Thanks!
Stuart Hershkowitz
Stuart Hershkowitz - 9 years ago
Thank you for your series about Discus and Discus Hans. I look forward to meeting him and seeing his talk about these beautiful fish and the ease of keeping them. Once again, thank you from the Brooklyn Aquarium Society.
AquaLady 420
AquaLady 420 - 9 years ago
Wow BAS. Where are you guys located?
Andrew Cole
Andrew Cole - 9 years ago
What size tank do I need for one discuss
Coqui Gordo
Coqui Gordo - 9 years ago
Would someone be able to tell me the name of those rocks in the tank? I'd like to start a discus tank and want to know what kind of rocks to put in it.
polyacanthus
polyacanthus - 9 years ago
Nice but where is Part 2, etc?
Zaki El Horan
Zaki El Horan - 9 years ago
Hey .. Can you help me out.. My discus (4 fishes) 2 of the same breed & 2 different keeps grouping together on one side of the tank, they're not eating regularly yet- has it got anything to do with the temperature of the tank? Or ..? Thanks
Richard Sildén
Richard Sildén - 9 years ago
This discus didnt wanted to be recorded 1:23
Jay Zarna
Jay Zarna - 9 years ago
I think the key are the water changes.
Michael Sutherland
Michael Sutherland - 9 years ago
Discus hard to keep, bull crap, easy to keep, good water, good food, and good stock......plenty of water changes, loads of feeds.
KP Aquariums
KP Aquariums - 10 years ago
haven't you heard of the curse!!!

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KP Aquariums
KP Aquariums - 10 years ago
you keep the bettas in cups!!!!
i.strat_
i.strat_ - 7 years ago
KP Aquariums ew no that's cruel
chrishasaclue
chrishasaclue - 10 years ago
What are they compatible with?
Snipercube
Snipercube - 9 years ago
+Scuba Steve I know but if you keep the plecos well fed on cucumber and/or zucchini then they aren't bothered by the discus and are more focused on the veg. My friend keeps his sailfin pleco with 4 discus and the pleco doesn't eat them.
Snipercube
Snipercube - 9 years ago
Tetras, plecos, gouramis, Rams.
Darren Hull
Darren Hull - 10 years ago
Nice
Hiro
Hiro - 10 years ago
your goatee is crooked, distracting LOL. Jk nice video
Vincent Gonzalez
Vincent Gonzalez - 10 years ago
You never made part 2
snippys fishtanks
snippys fishtanks - 10 years ago
wheres the rest of the discus videos please been waiting :)
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 10 years ago
Nice Discus can't wait until mine are that size.
Trae Stutzman
Trae Stutzman - 10 years ago
Good Vid!
Tom's Fish Tanks
Tom's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago
John, in your opinion or experience, is it a fact or myth that juvie discus can not be grown out in a planted tank?
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 10 years ago
+anh le I bought the breeding pair at that size in a job lot so can't say what life they had before me. All I know is they are about 6 inch now and are currently caring for fry in a planted tank.
anh le
anh le - 10 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium If you have a 3.5 inch discus that is breeding, there is something wrong. My bet is that it is severely stunned. Which is the problem with planted grow out tank. It is not impossible, but it takes A LOT of work. 
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 10 years ago
Well said. Best thing to do is simply what you want to do, they're your fish and it's your tank. Just looking at your tank is proof in itself that you can have beautiful Discus and a nice planted tank.
Tom's Fish Tanks
Tom's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago
After a plethora of reading I have found countless examples of people growing them in planted tanks sucessfully.  In fact the winner of the Simply Discus 2009 grow out did so himself.  While he employed the use of Ozone to increase the Redox potential, it was proven it can be done.  I wanted to see if, all things being equal, if there would be any difference in size and health.  I think it goes without saying that the the results would likely be identical.  I feel the argument made on many discus forums is not that they will not grow out in a planted tank, but the results and success rate will exponentially higher in bare bottom tank.  I  can accept that premise.  How can it not if you eliminate all the variables of a planted tank.  Toss in the fact that many people do not know how to properly balance a planted tank, yet alone keep discus.  That often more times than not, is a recipe for disaster.  At this point I do not care if I win or not.  The facts speak for themselves.  Nothing I can do will change the mind of the discus purists.  Nothing they can do will change the mind of planted tank people like me. 
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 10 years ago
At the moment I'm trying to dispel this "myth". I Have 1 inch, 2 inch and 3.5 inch Discus (which are breeding at the moment) growing in my planted tank. Look forward to seeing your experiment, are you going to do it if you don't win the contest?
Meg Boberg
Meg Boberg - 10 years ago
They are beauties! As soon as my tank finishes cycling I'm going to buy some adults.
Tw1zzl3rs
Tw1zzl3rs - 10 years ago
I always wondered, why pigeon or pigeon blood? Is that how pigeon blood looks like? Where did this name stem from and why specifically pigeon? lol
Melanie Simpson
Melanie Simpson - 10 years ago
Can't find part 2 of keeping Discus. Did you make the video? Thanks Melanie
Akshay Manjrekar
Akshay Manjrekar - 10 years ago
Hello   Can Discus go well with frontosa and siamese fish in the same tank  please reply 
Due October
Due October - 9 years ago
Check my tank out guys please give feedback and subscribe! I am putting better quailty videos out just let me know what you think and your ideas!
Lucas Alburquerque
Lucas Alburquerque - 9 years ago
+Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium
Aarons Aquarium - 10 years ago
+Akshay Manjrekar I keep with my Discus: Angelfish, German Blue Rams, neon tetra, glow light tetra, Serpae tetra, Otocinclus, Clown Pleco, Clown Loach and a weather loach (he is there because he was my first ever fish and didn't want to get rid of him) Cant comment on Frontosa. Check out my Discus tank.
Akshay Manjrekar
Akshay Manjrekar - 10 years ago
so which fish are good to keep with discus  and which fish are good to keep with frontosa
Akshay Manjrekar
Akshay Manjrekar - 10 years ago
okkk thank you ^_^
KGTropicals
KGTropicals - 10 years ago
No, totally different water parameters.
CityRecidivus
CityRecidivus - 10 years ago
159 bucks for a fish, you weren't kidding about them being pricey.
Cichlidae Mayhem
Cichlidae Mayhem - 10 years ago
If you look closely at the right side of his tank at the very end most of these fish are marked close to 200$ what a ripoff lmao
Russ Andres
Russ Andres - 10 years ago
really? the stores i've gone to have them around 30 bucks
Eimer 1234
Eimer 1234 - 10 years ago
do  they need  strong filter
Eimer 1234
Eimer 1234 - 10 years ago
do they need some salt
Janssen Garcia Santos
Janssen Garcia Santos - 10 years ago
Where is this store is this in the UK???
ViejaMadness
ViejaMadness - 10 years ago
KG tropicals how much do you guys charge for discus? I checked your website and couldn't find discus.
Deon van Rooyen
Deon van Rooyen - 10 years ago
where is part 2 dude ... 
craig hale
craig hale - 10 years ago
+KGTropicals so how often do you have to do a water change and the percentage of water removed. say on that tank.
KGTropicals
KGTropicals - 10 years ago
We do 50% weekly.
Q Valdee
Q Valdee - 11 years ago
i keep my discus with arowana lol
Gewglesux
Gewglesux - 11 years ago
Hey there, Thanks for the advice... i'm going to go look later on tonight. every shop I have been to always has a few of them in a small group just hovering around.. The 20i have will be another tank then. this was a fine video clip! thanks for everything.
Blake Adams
Blake Adams - 11 years ago
Go to Craigslist get yourself a 75 gallon or better. Keep discus in schools of 6 to 9 they like to huddle in groups when they feel vibration or get spooked. heat the water to 86F. Lots of filtration/water changes. Since you are thinking/or have a 20 gallon i have to advice you to read a post or two at simplydiscus. com . Thanks KG great vid, Hans is the Man. I have 9 discus a mix of blue diamonds and dark angels. The tank looks stunning, THANK YOU HANS
Gewglesux
Gewglesux - 11 years ago
Thanks for the replies!! The local shop told me the same thing.. my Tank is small and I just set it up.. I'll make a decision soon... they are so beautiful.
KGTropicals
KGTropicals - 11 years ago
Well you've got a decision to make then, keep the girlfriend or ditch her and get the fish lol. Water changes are part of the deal when you are buying smaller Discus and raising them. Once they are grown the water changes can slow down but they still have to be done regularly to keep the fish happy and healthy.
Gewglesux
Gewglesux - 11 years ago
so am I to understand that a 20 is too small for one or 2 of these beautiful fish? and whats all this about water changes every other day? at that point these fish are higher maintenance than my GF.
The Fish Closet
The Fish Closet - 11 years ago
I'm one of the love them but to afraid of them. i'm gonna try them in a 44gallon bowfront later in the new year. I have the perfect water condition for them but damn they are an expensive risk.
scalau2
scalau2 - 11 years ago
good job, well said on the ease of keeping discus.
Eis Vogel
Eis Vogel - 11 years ago
I meant When is part 2 about discus coming. Sorry, I used the wrong language on my keyboard
Eis Vogel
Eis Vogel - 11 years ago
Hiya, John, can hou yell is even part 2 about discus is coming?
An Nguyen
An Nguyen - 11 years ago
somebody plz send me part 2 . this is great video
KGTropicals
KGTropicals - 11 years ago
My point exactly, thanks for lookin out. Some people just don't like to be disagreed with:-)
Louis Challies
Louis Challies - 11 years ago
But look at Johns discus tank, they all look beautiful and healthy. Isn't that proof enough?
Alan
Alan - 11 years ago
ah lovely stendkers, im a huge fan esp the santarns the tefes and the alenquers ive really gotten a big softspot for the darkangels too tho lately i got some last year and they just grown on me so much . id be intresed in seening more discus videos
Kasian King
Kasian King - 11 years ago
so discus fish called kings of the aquarium for no reason?! Malawis=tetra neon Malawi's is very cheap & everybody can breed them.no offence .i give u a tip u can google it or read a book the naked truth by andrew soh.anyway good luck with ur fish :))
KGTropicals
KGTropicals - 11 years ago
You're absolutely right there not Malawis. Malawis are far more difficult to keep then Discus and I don't recall saying anything in the video about doing water changes every day. I've only kept Discus for about 12 years, I guess that's not long enough to realize how difficult they are to keep.......... my friend.
Kasian King
Kasian King - 11 years ago
discus fish is easy to keep alive do water change every day & you we be ok but what about breed them or grow them from 5 cm to 20cm lat me see u now !!! it is very very hard i have discus 5y & a fish tank with 1000l it's not easy at all . discus is not malawi my friend.
Jon Torr
Jon Torr - 11 years ago
thanks . :)
Money
Money - 11 years ago
great vid man
canuckgame
canuckgame - 11 years ago
7 min video titled "How to keep Discus" and not ONE piece of information about how to keep discus WTF????
Pamfilo22
Pamfilo22 - 11 years ago
Thank you, I will in the future. I got my blue rams with ich and cured them. I always go for the sick fish and make them healthy and make them show their true colors. :) My GBR recently spawned, but my cory ate the eggs :( I will see if my wife would like to go with me, she does want something to look at in the living room might convince her... hehe :P wait where are you guys located? sorry for stupid question.
Lonnie Holloway
Lonnie Holloway - 11 years ago
Great video, John. Maybe one day I will keep a pair of Discus in my tank.
KGTropicals
KGTropicals - 11 years ago
If you are keeping Rams healthy you can keep these Discus, you shouldn't have any problems at all.
Pamfilo22
Pamfilo22 - 11 years ago
Thank you for the video I have been keeping fish for 15 yrs and I am still afraid to get a Discus :( I really love the red pigeon I always stare at those when I go to the petstore. I keep german blue rams and bolivians right now as well as some cardinal, neons, and julii cories. I just do not have space for such a big tank right now. I love all my fish and cosider them family I hope I can come to you if I get one. Do you think I will be able to car for one with my experience? Many thanks!
ExBruinsFan
ExBruinsFan - 11 years ago
Beautiful fish. I spent a couple of decades keeping FW fish of MANY different varieties but never kept discus for the reasons you mentioned. Been out of the hobby for 20 years, but thinking about getting back in, and discus are high on my list.
eloy iscool
eloy iscool - 11 years ago
I want to start breeding these guys...
Marnie George
Marnie George - 11 years ago
GREAT energy, a fish video with pizazz, great delivery, great promises, i want discus, im subbed :)
laura sutton
laura sutton - 11 years ago
Is this a fish you could put in with angels?
01lexus
01lexus - 11 years ago
This is a open video site for comments, if you don't want people commenting and helping other people out then don't allow comments. There is no bad taste or anything against your store in my comment, did you even read my comment to make such a ridiculous accusation. Do you actually think people are going to read my answer to the question and then not buy discus at your store? I see you never bothered to answer the question in 3 months on your video but went out of the way to attack my answer.
fewferfev
fewferfev - 11 years ago
I'm glad pet shops don't order them often because they only order one at a time and one discus alone without tank mates does not work.

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KGTropicals
KGTropicals - 11 years ago
Kinda bad taste to go on a retailers video and put in the comments to buy them somewhere else don't ya think. Especially someone who puts as much time into putting all of this info out as I do. I'm just sayin...
01lexus
01lexus - 11 years ago
Partly because they are not very common or the easiest fish to take care of so they are priced higher from breeders, many pet shops don't order a lot because they don't want to risk losing money so they only stock and sell a few at a premium. Partly because they are considered exotic and special so that automatically gets a premium price especially with demand. I feel they are pretty overpriced now that there are plenty of sources to acquire them, look on craigslist for someone offering babies
Mason Dodd
Mason Dodd - 11 years ago
Correct. All you need is warm, acidic, clean water. Though, having said that, small (baby discus) need very clean water for them to properly mature without retardation or future health issues. Nitrates <15ppm.
DiscusMagic
DiscusMagic - 11 years ago
Discus are great fish to care for, I love it : )
Rico Suave
Rico Suave - 11 years ago
Lmao I'm one of the scared ones..had the tank and everything but got some different fish
kim hooks
kim hooks - 11 years ago
i have been scare and have had tanks since my parent had them as a lil kid! i have learned to ajust things as i get older! 25yrs later! i love discus! inow have a few snakeskin blues and they are my babies, they were shy at first until i put a couple of Angels with them and they are very showing! i feed mine bloodworms and brine shrimp! they do not like beefhearts! but i am very proud of my babies, they are 4 inches now, i got them as very small lil toots!
kdv9tb
kdv9tb - 11 years ago
I needed this confidence boost since I am planning a 90 Gallon discus tank.!
MP112791
MP112791 - 11 years ago
Because they are the closest thing in the freshwater category to rival salt water in terms of color and patterns... that's my guess.
MP112791
MP112791 - 11 years ago
What size is that tank?
AQUADESIGN by aquamaniac
AQUADESIGN by aquamaniac - 11 years ago
I am definetely the afraid to have them side. Even after 9 years of fishkeeping. Then again I don't know if I am more afraid to kill the fish or of the missus reaction when I tell her the price of the discus.
reaperferno
reaperferno - 11 years ago
How to keep Discus fish ??? more like ill show you my discus !
Smiley J
Smiley J - 11 years ago
They cant be extremely hard to take care of because the ones at my LFS are still alive under their shitty conditions
Ray Chipchase
Ray Chipchase - 11 years ago
I guess I'm in the "afraid" category. Always loved these fish but too afraid to screw up because of their price. Looking forward to next vid
Jwhiser1302
Jwhiser1302 - 11 years ago
If I ever get discus I'm def going to order some of those dark angels and the wild looking strain from you!!
Denver Corpuz
Denver Corpuz - 11 years ago
You guys ever shipped fish to hawaii?
Jnluvpets
Jnluvpets - 11 years ago
Cos they are harder to breed, I think.
Fireflight SCI
Fireflight SCI - 11 years ago
Why are Discus so expensive anyways ?
KGTropicals
KGTropicals - 11 years ago
I thought I had already responded to this but I guess my comp didn't send it. I want EVERYONE to get a new tank for Discus he he. We will breed them in house eventually but not sure when. The sooner the better!!!
KGTropicals
KGTropicals - 11 years ago
Your right and its a shame that so many are afraid of them. Hopefully I can change that!!!
jaysonmetsfan
jaysonmetsfan - 11 years ago
Good stuff! Can't wait to see more on your discus series. Everybody seems to scare you away from keeping discus because of all the "myths"
Cichlid Shane
Cichlid Shane - 11 years ago
I think you are trying to get me to get another tank lol! You know me, I will get some smaller guys and watch them grow. I do hope to see a video of how they breed and raise their fry since it is so different from what people may expect and pretty cool. Wonder if sexing them is like angels? Are you still planning to breed any in house?
jab0064
jab0064 - 11 years ago
very interesting, cool vid
Jnluvpets
Jnluvpets - 11 years ago
Awesome!
KGTropicals
KGTropicals - 11 years ago
Patience my friend, we'll get there eventually:-)
Jnluvpets
Jnluvpets - 11 years ago
Nice fishes man! Hope u can make a breeding vid about discus!
Donotlikebadpeople
Donotlikebadpeople - 11 years ago
Nice vid
TheFishtankperson
TheFishtankperson - 11 years ago
cant wait to watch the next vid
Ajit Unni
Ajit Unni - 11 years ago
Awesome video.....good work .......liked it

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