puntific Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hey folks... I'm looking for an ugly aquarium that I can grow out Discus in. Looking to save money by buying ugly aquariums (or offer Discus in trade!!! I'll grow them out for you first as that's the hard part. 5 feedings a day and 1-2 water changes too.) LMK. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 how big you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee77 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 what is discus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 what is discus Amazing looking fresh water fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschwarz Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 here is a good one for you that fpd4308 is selling http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?24051-WTS-100-gallon-tru-view-tank&highlight= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trautman Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 what is discus they are a type of south american cichlid that is expensive and very colorful. they look sort of like more round, more colorful versions of yellow tangs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntific Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 I was thinking about 55-75 gal but might go over. Discus are super cool FW fish... they grow to 6-7 even 8 inch monsters (rare.) And try this... nearly 100% survival rate after shipping... makes you stop and think, doesn't it? Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee77 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 What is the price tag on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpd4308 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have a 90+ gallon I am asking 65.00 for it Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trautman Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 What is the price tag on them? the average ones run for 60 ish of you buy them from a reputable dealer, but the really crazy and rare ones get spendy, they almost make saltwater look cheap lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschwarz Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 at the wet spot you can get basic ones for $30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Yeah but "basic" is not way near as colorful as some can be! Cool fish.... someday I wanna try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntific Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 I've got 3.5 inch Pigeon Checkerboards that I can sell for $30. I got a really good deal but I ordered more than I wanted. If anyone wants to get starting in Discus, I can help. My Discus are from Jeffery Yang. Scott ps. Doug, I'm interested... but Sandy... (will you take payment is Discus?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntific Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 at the wet spot you can get basic ones for $30 A $30 discus from a pet store is going to be a very small discus (young) that will need feeding 4-5 x per day and daily water changes. It's not for the faint of heart (and... ready for this... they eat beef heart.) Mine still need this and they are probably older and larger than TWS's $30 ones. Once they get around 5" they eat less... but then they cost more due to all the work that goes into them! Mine probably retail at $110-$150 once they get to 5". I'll probably be selling them then for $50-$60 because I'll have WAY too many at that size (unless I get some sold sooner.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I know who to contact for my stock when I get my planted tank going please update me with your stock lists and prices when you start selling as by then should have my system going. Been looking for a quality source for discus as there nothing around here at least that I know of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I did the Discus thing for about 5 years nice fish but a real pain in the arse and time consuming as all hell. Daily water changes it becomes a job after awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trautman Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 on the plus side, you do not have to worry about salt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguy559 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 i got a 100g with stand for $100 im a bit of a drive though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntific Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 I think I've come across a good deal on a 75. I don't have it yet though... Yes, water changes are a bit of a chore. But it's not as bad if you aren't trying to grow them out yourself. I'm staring to understand the price difference between juvies and adult discus. It's a lot of work getting them from one to the other. Let me tell you, I spill tank water and I hardly care! I LOVE NO SALT IN THE WATER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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