Are My Discus Fish Stunted? How To Prevent Stunted Fish With Diet, Tank Size and Good Genetics
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- Stunted Discus Are Caused By Several Different Tank and Diet Conditions. This Video Will talk About Both. Failure To Thrive Can Be Treated With Several Prevention Techniques. #aquariumfish #fishtank #apistogramma #tetra #neontetra #blackneontetra #discus #discuscommunitytank #jbjaquariums #aquascape #plantedaquarium #seachem #fluval #spiderwood #aquariumbuild #aquariumdesign #substrate #hardscape #tankdesign #discustank #freshwateraquarium #waterboxcube20 #fluval #discusbreeder #aquariumhardscape #freshwaterfish #fishkeeping #waterparameters #discusph #discustanksize #aquariumdesignguide #aquascaping #discuslover #aquariumplants #planteddiscusaquarium #aquariumsetup #discuscare #aquariumhardscape #aquariumrock #aquariumsubstrate #seachemprime #corydora #aquariumart #aquascaping #oase #aquaticconcepts #aquariumhobby
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Very informational. The video was a bit long but I hung on to every word!
Amazing video my friend. Wow did I learn things I never knew before.
I got my discus from a great seller. Always the same supplier but I bought them in three separate occasions because I had a bad experience and didn’t want to invest so much money all at once. One isn’t growing at the same rate. It eats well, looks healthy. Never been sick. He’s just bit smaller; maybe half to 3/4 inch smaller. I always buy fish that are similar in size, I don’t buy smaller than those in the tank. They all swim about the same amount so he’s not getting more exercise. 🤷🏼♀️
There can be so many factors involved here. Is he intimidated at feeding time? DNA disorder for growth, Sometimes even a small stomach disorder at birth. It can mean anything. If you like the fish and its color and behaviors then keep it for those reasons.
"Growth Suppression Hormones" I have heard of this and you covered it exactly right. It is reversible in the right conditions.
I learned a lot in this one. Great information and it explains so much to me now. Thank you.
That was a great video, my friend. I had no idea that Stunting was caused by growth depression due to larger fish being IN THE TANK WITH THE SMALLER FISH? Makes Sense.
Awesome video George. You are so knowledgeable when it comes to things I would never have even thought of. Thank you.
Great content. I had heard some of this before, but nice to know it wasn't just bull! lol
Great video very informative!
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Great points 👍 Thanks 🙏 🇨🇦
Thank You!
Good one!!!
Thank you. I hope you will both Like and subscribe!
So true. Buy all of the same the same time and all same size! Otherwise bullying and growth stunned will happen.
Would live foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp be a good option to feed with different sized Discus? The live food will roam the tank and will probably be in the best interest of smaller fish
Live foods such as these are very small for anything but Discus fry. Your other fish will love it though.
Hi. Can you tell me what type of food do you give to your discus ?
I feed ALL varieties but a daily staple of flake and Seachem Bio-Gold
I like your disco display think. I’m planning to buy six new discuses all 6 inch in size. I have 150 gal setup ( 110 gal + 40 sump). It’s establish for about eight months they are 22 Rummy-nose tetras and 15 Sterb’s corydoras. The question for you is that should I be worried if I introduce all six discuses into the tank at the same time about the ammonia spike?
Not if your tank is well established! Do you have a Canister Filter? Also feed very slowly small amounts when first introducing your fish.
No we dont have canister filter. Our sump contains K1 and a lot of bio media. We dont have any amonnia in this tank. What do you mean iby Well establish tank?
This is great video... one of the most “sober” I found so far. I have a question... I’m still in the process of setting up my tank and I go with exactly the same idea you mentioned at the beginning of the video... hardscape now done... now as a next step planning to buy the “service crew”. You mentioned at the video to be slow on this. How long you recommend I wait with my discus after I put my corys, otocinclus and plecos in?
No pleco if you have plants. Slowly monitor your water parameters after adding cleanup crew and message me when you are ready to buy your Discus
@@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto will do… thank you for prompt reply. Just curiosity… plecos will damage plants?
They will re-Landscape parts of your tank. I don’t mind the albino Bristle nose. But even they can do damage.
Hi @@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto … cleaning crew went in two weeks ago… water parameters monitored daily… not a trace of ammonia, nitrites or nitrates… water changed twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday… fits my schedule). All looking very promising. Going this weekend to buy 8 discus… from identified breeder… all are already in the same tank so should be adjusted.
Sounds like you are doing great! Although your Discus have lived together in the same tank previously, I would still expect a little territorial fighting the first few days. This is very normal when the landscape has changed and the fish will re establish a pecking order. Nothing to worry about. Nice to hear things are going as planned and all your water parameters are stable. You could get a spike in Ammonia at first but you may not at all. Add stability for a few days with prime from Seachem just as a precaution. It won’t hurt anything, but certainly can be helpful. Keep updating me. Thanks!
Do the discus get scared from flashing images on TVs?
I try to raise my Discus from a very young age to be around all the normal activities they will have in life. This makes for stronger young fish who will grow into mature adults who are not as skittish or afraid. I have never had an issue. You will only make your life more difficult. Clean water, lots of different foods, and a proper size tank will make these fish thrive.
Great video. On my last order of discus I ordered 6 fish that were supposed to be 5-5.5 inches and received 2 that were about 3.5 inches. I called the owner in a calm manner and told him of the situation and all I got was hostility claiming “ I DON’T SELL STUNTED FISH!”. In our conversation I realized he wasn’t going to make things right. I just ended up keeping the small ones and put them in a 20 gallon cycled tank for quite some time. I was especially surprised because on You Tube interviews he seemed calm and kept saying he has a money back guarantee. Do you know how I might have approached the situation a better way? Thanks
Some people in this business will make claims to be honest and stand by their shipments and you find out very quickly. Sorry, you had that experience. Over time he will go out of business. Let nature run its course. I have no problem with that. Out him or her. That is how they learn. Money talks .... very loudly. Use the guys I have pinned above and you will be very happy you did and so will all of us.
Please mention the name of the seller so that everyone will be aware.
@@jrlee31 , I am concerned that if I do so it could cause trouble for me. Boy, do I wish I could. I’m sorry. Respectfully, Marty
@ JR LEE, Did you see the recommendations George gave? Those have been known to be honest & makes things right should something go wrong. I hope you will find the discus you want. 🐠👍
I really think you should expose this seller. It's just like Google reviews or any other feedback.
I have no experience with Discus
For the past 6 months I had a community tank with 3 types of tetras, guppies, corydoras, algae eaters, snails and stopped doing water changes.
I only did top offs. I noticed that i had less problems with fish suddenly dying than when i did water changes. Could have been temperature shock or just a big change in water parameters. I will never know and probably never try and find out since I wont be doing water changes.
I am curious how my Discus will fare by trying to keep an aquarium as natural as possible (think substrate, plants and not feeding too much polluting foods like beef hearts)
I would not recommend that system, but if you have had success it is your tank, your money, and your freedom to do what you want. Good luck.
Thanks!
What kind of rocks are those?
Kosi Stones. Very hard rocks and great for Discus Fish use.
even if you have 6+ fish they will become aggressive over some others and more at diner time.
It depends on the tank but for sure that can happen. Feedings are always aggressive times.
He's so long winded
@@danabriseno8782He can be. He gets the information drilled in. Most people don’t pay attention or follow instructions unless you repeat it in the videos. I have had people tell me the opposite. Some say I did not make the video longer. I have been trying to streamline my videos in the past few months. I Get mail on my facebook page complaining the videos were better when I was using the style in this video. I encourage you to explore the channel. There is a lot of great information here. Again I am sorry if the style does not suit you. This channel is not for everyone in the hobby. I like to think that what I teach will get you past the problems that may have made you tune in originally. Thanks for the input.
Thanks!