Wish I could get those meds up here in Canada, but most of them are not legal here now. It's rough, what we do have access to is weak and not very effective.
@davemathis42156 күн бұрын
Great vid my vet showed me a way to make prazi water soluble, you just put it in a small piece of panty hose and roll it in your fingers while holding it in water .
@shelleraquatics6 күн бұрын
Excellent tip, thank you
@GreenGc86 күн бұрын
Hi can you make a video about the “30 day syndrome” for fry thanks from Australia. I’m just starting my journey in breeding discus
@shelleraquatics6 күн бұрын
In 35 years I have never had it happen, I believe it is caused by the parents having gill flukes. I always pre-treated my discus for flukes maybe that is why but not 100% sure. Steve Heller
@davemathis42156 күн бұрын
Every successful breeder I’ve ever met except one says they have never heard of it or never had it … but in talking with hundreds of of hobbyists over 30 years they all have all experienced it . I even went back in their social media history to back when they were beginning and getting help for 4 week syndrome and years later say they never had it .,, but heller I believe really has never had it because he cleans his fish so well. 😂
@davidramsaur19847 күн бұрын
I recently bought your levamisole and have been happy with it. Thanks for what you’re doing for the community! I recently bought a fish room and some of the fish have fun rot. What do you typically use to treat?
@shelleraquatics7 күн бұрын
Erythromycin and salt. Thank you for your support and feedback 🙏
@Joes_Aquatics7 күн бұрын
Do you run any UV sterilizers by chance?
@shelleraquatics7 күн бұрын
I do not, I have 35 tanks
@tajibade5 күн бұрын
When can I order the medication. Currently have sick discuss in my quarantine tank
@shelleraquatics5 күн бұрын
It will be on the site tomorrow
@shelleraquatics5 күн бұрын
What is going on with your Discus can you give me any details?
@shelleraquatics5 күн бұрын
Please text me at 801-471-9069 so I can send you some meds with you order at no charge. I will send you what you need to get started. Steve Heller Sheller Aquatics
@JasPR10007 күн бұрын
Good Morning, I'd like to get on the order list for your med kit. Please direct me to the best way to order. Thanks, Jim Reilly
@shelleraquatics7 күн бұрын
It's looking like it will be available this coming weekend at shelleraquatics.com Steve Heller Sheller Aquatics
@carver26678 күн бұрын
Great video and excellent information, I do 60-day quarantine, no matter how healthy the new fish looks. P.S. Ignore the haters and keep up the good work.
@shelleraquatics8 күн бұрын
Thank you for your support and feedback I really appreciate it! 🙏
@Alex_Correa8 күн бұрын
So the normal is for the smaller fish to have bigger eyes than the bigger fish? I don't understand the language of the number related to the eyes.
@shelleraquatics8 күн бұрын
Take their existing eye and stack it it above and below. So their existing eye is #1 put the same size eye above it that is #2 and keep putting eyes above it until you run out of space. Now let's say you counted 2.5 eyes above. Now take the existing eye and move it down that is 3.5, keep going until you run out of space. If you can count 2 more eyes you have 5.5 eyes
@Alex_Correa8 күн бұрын
@@shelleraquatics Thank you so much. I would never be able to even think of that in regards to the numbers/eyes. I hope the other people already knew what to look for. Thanks again.
@Alex_Correa8 күн бұрын
Doesn't all the parasites in the whole system, in and out of the fish, die when you medicate? I'm asking that because I want to understand why people keep medicating the same fish over and over. Perhaps because they feed infected food after they medicated the system? I love the background noise of this video!!!!!!
@user-sj4zv6by7x8 күн бұрын
I need that med kit
@shelleraquatics8 күн бұрын
About a week or so, it will be ready
@juanescobar9948 күн бұрын
Can’t wait to pick this up. Need some more Black worms too
@shelleraquatics8 күн бұрын
@juanescobar994 awesome, thank you for your support 🙏
@alstyles98778 күн бұрын
What do you causes short gill
@shelleraquatics8 күн бұрын
Short gills, or "gill curling," in Discus fish can be caused by several factors. Here are some of the common causes: Poor Water Quality: Elevated levels of ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate can stress the fish and lead to gill damage. Maintaining clean water with proper filtration and regular water changes is crucial. Inadequate Oxygenation: Low oxygen levels in the water can cause stress and affect gill development. Ensure proper aeration and water movement to keep oxygen levels sufficient. High Levels of Toxins or Chemicals: Exposure to harmful chemicals, such as chlorine, heavy metals, or residual medications, can cause gill damage. Always use a water conditioner to neutralize chlorine and other toxins. Genetic Factors: Some Discus fish may be genetically predisposed to gill deformities. This is more common in fish bred from parents with similar issues. Infections and Parasites: Bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections can cause gill inflammation and damage. Common culprits include gill flukes, which are parasitic flatworms that infest the gills. Improper Nutrition: Poor diet or lack of essential nutrients can weaken the fish's immune system and make them more susceptible to gill issues. Ensure a balanced diet with high-quality food. Overcrowding: High fish density in the tank can lead to increased stress, poor water quality, and reduced oxygen levels, all contributing to gill problems.
@estebandavalos85069 күн бұрын
Thanks for posting this and educating us. I love this 👏
@shelleraquatics9 күн бұрын
I appreciate your support and feedback 🙏
@cabbie73710 күн бұрын
Great video mate, when are you going to sell your freeze dried food in Scotland 😁
@shelleraquatics10 күн бұрын
Thank you and I really appreciate your feedback and support 😊 Scotland might take a few to figure out but hoping for world wide distribution one day!
@cabbie73710 күн бұрын
@@shelleraquatics nice I would definitely pay the postage if ever you sort it out
@shelleraquatics10 күн бұрын
@cabbie737 awesome 👌
@Joes_Aquatics10 күн бұрын
Thank you for this, I always wondered what this meant!
@shelleraquatics10 күн бұрын
You bet!
@kashifs78610 күн бұрын
YUP
@shelleraquatics10 күн бұрын
Thanks 😊
@blacklabel99able11 күн бұрын
Another great video!
@shelleraquatics11 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@SandyDoughty11 күн бұрын
Very beautiful!!!
@shelleraquatics11 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Sandy, I glad you stopped by!
@juanescobar99411 күн бұрын
You know i feel like a few of mine have stunted in fact I now. Did all the water changes and all the food idk. I’m gonna grow these guys out and see what happens with the next batch. I think some of my fish were stunted when I got them just do to eye size which was disappointing considering where I bought them. They claim to hand pick them. But is what that is at this point. Still love my little scary cats
@shelleraquatics11 күн бұрын
Discus are hard to grow, I still mess up every now and then. Don't stress on it. It is a total art form and sometimes it happens. I'm going to put out a few videos on what i learned so far. A lot of people will hate what I have to say but I had learn the hard way and I feel I still don't have it all figured out! They are unlike any fish and very challenging to grow correctly. Definitely a reason why they are so expensive!
@juanescobar99411 күн бұрын
@@shelleraquatics I’m definitely understanding why they’re so expensive. I wanted to get in to this hoping to make discus cheaper for the lfs and locals. But Idk if you can
@shelleraquatics11 күн бұрын
Dont give up!
@DiscusNT11 күн бұрын
@@juanescobar994 I picked several already stunted fish in the begging, it's part of the learning curve. Small eyes thick foreheads, and happy to see you close to the tank. Otherwise pass. Find a good shop so you can select them, ask what day their Discus orders arrive, and get them out of the fish shop tanks ASAP.
@juanescobar99411 күн бұрын
@@DiscusNT thanks you. Appreciate the words. I knew when I got into this world of discus there was definitely going to be things I never expected. And to who ever reads this. 100% this is about growing discus from fry to past 4” to breed. When it comes to caring for a display tank I think it can very easy and definitely not hard. It thanks discus North
@dannyaquatics11 күн бұрын
Wow that's awesome looking discus. I've always wanted to have a few discus.
@shelleraquatics11 күн бұрын
Go for it! They are not hard. Keep em clean. keep em warm and good food. Find a good source to buy them and it is totally possible
@DiscusNT11 күн бұрын
Every site I google claims adult Discus size is 8" to 12". 12" is totally possible, it's well documented not at all rare. What's rare is people who pull it off.
@shelleraquatics11 күн бұрын
I think that is a MAN thing! If you are a fisherman you know what im talking about. Discus fish typically grow to be 4.8-6.0 inches long, but some captives have reached 9 inches . Adults typically weigh 5.3-8.8 ounces . Males may be larger than females, but there is no clear sexual dimorphism. There is a Tall Tale of a 17 inch 10 lb. discus being caught in the wild but no pictures can be found! and the story is it died quickly in captivity.
@shelleraquatics11 күн бұрын
If you have ever held a 9 inch Discus it is massive and breathtaking. Ive personally have owned 3 in 35 years and maybe seen a dozen! 10" Is possible but 1 in a million in my opinion, im still looking. I had a guy tell me he had a 12 inch discus i was intrigued. When we pulled it out to measure it came in at 8.5, still big but not a foot long.
@DiscusNT11 күн бұрын
@@shelleraquatics Ya I agree no sexual dimorphism, one of my largest fish is a female.
@DiscusNT11 күн бұрын
@@shelleraquatics I know they do not all get big, I am hoping to see at least a few monsters in my 1st grow out batch I have going here. I am going to start raising up a second batch soon. Now that I know what to look for selection will go better, and my learning curve won't be slowing them down.
@shelleraquatics11 күн бұрын
I also Think there is some confusion on Standard length (SL) and Total Length (TL) I was trained by old school Fish keepers that only measured in SL. Tip of mouth to the base of the tail (peduncle).
@Smalltimetanks11 күн бұрын
My buddy got 3 discuss recently in hard water! If he keeps alive a long I might try he he he
@shelleraquatics11 күн бұрын
I keep all my Discus in Hard water even my wilds. 8.2 Ph 300ppm. Unless I'm breeding. Go for it! There easy to keep with a little good information! Steve Heller
@DiscusNT11 күн бұрын
They adapt, my water comes out 8.(off the charts). Tell him to try the RV style hose block filters, cheap and only 5 micron. But they knocked me down to a 6.4 to 6.6 simply by removing enough to lower the TDS.
@DiscusNT11 күн бұрын
Excellent setup
@shelleraquatics11 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@oS3R0o77711 күн бұрын
Great video! I love the vinegar eel tips, lots to consider!! 😎👍
@shelleraquatics11 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-sj4zv6by7x12 күн бұрын
keep up the good work discus hans usa is a very good online shop also and he just got a new shipment also
@elvinsworld1113 күн бұрын
Nice
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Joes_Aquatics13 күн бұрын
Have you ever experienced stunted growth? Is it ever reversible?
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
I have experienced stunted growth. It depends on severity. The metric I use is counting 5 eyeballs on the face stripe. Anything under probably irreversible. 5 and up is my personal goal 6.5-7 is optimal for me personally
@stevenbisset871713 күн бұрын
Good job you do for sure , be good if other breeders / sellers would take heed
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
Thank you for your feedback and support 🙏
@llomax106713 күн бұрын
I use to be the a 1 to 2 week quarantine person.... But the more expensive my fish room got the longer the quarantine process has become.... A month is about right if you have big money in your fish room... Good stuff brother
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
Agree 100%. Excellent comment and you feedback really helps, thank you 😊
@jitsikder601613 күн бұрын
Nice. One suggestion sir what will be the outcome of a cross between snowhite and german red pearl discus!! Thanks
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
Most likely a mix leaning towards the red, but just a guess. One positive is white discus are really hard to breed because they do not darken for the fry, the red Discus will usually handle the feedings. Steve Heller
@williamlast541613 күн бұрын
I lost my discus on winter time I lost all babies and parents around 35k$ I lost my line 😢😢
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
That sucks, I just lost my line of midnight rams that I put 3 years and 5 different sources into but that is nothing compared to losing a line of discus. I am so sorry to here that. Please don't give up!
@williamlast541613 күн бұрын
Thank you I don’t give up just need time We are enjoying the journey
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
@williamlast5416 The journey is the secret!
@Alex_Correa13 күн бұрын
12:22 What kind of vitamins with metronidazole, specifically, please? Another question: I have some wild Altum angels since December (5 months) that are reluctant to eat. I've tried a lot of dry and frozen foods and they love the Hikari blood worms and some frozen mysis, but the only dry foods they eat are some krill flakes. They will not care for any of the freeze dried cubes of any sort either. What else do you recommend, please? I want to stop giving those frozen blood worms. Thanks.
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
Vitamins; Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Iron Sulfate Monohydrate, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Dried Streptococcus Facium, Dextrose.
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
99.9% metronidazole. I just sold my Wild Altums for this exact reason. They would only eat frozen bloodworms and frozen shrimp. The cost just didn't make sense for me anymore. They were a rare Altum the "Rio Vichada". I did get them eating Daily Delight but just picking at it and also some pellets but never attacking the food. It was frustrating and very expensive. I had 10 total and was hoping to breed them but I was offered a lot of money so they were sold to make room for new projects
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
I was feeding my freeze dried blackworms, even though they were expensive I felt like it was a better value because they contained no water, where the frozen foods you are paying for over 90% water
@Alex_Correa13 күн бұрын
@@shelleraquatics Thanks, is there any multi vitamin we can buy over the counter to supply all that? Yeah, it's very hard to feed them dry food. I'm willing to keep trying though. It was my dream since I was a kid in the 80's. They are the ultimate and hardest fish to keep in their optimal IMO. How did you feed the dry blood worms? I've tried couple times just to pollute the system cause they wouldn't even attack the cube. And it is very had to feed them. They normally get scared and flee to the back of the other side of the tank under the protection of some Vallisneria I have for them. They look amazing, but I know those frozen worms have bacteria and will give me problems. I guess I just have to keep trying. Too bad you gave up. Those from Rio Vichada are amazing.
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
@@Alex_Correa not that I'm aware of but probably could find something close
@danielharrison642713 күн бұрын
Hey buddy 90days I think is fine got to love the haters keep up the great work and advice I been keeping Discus for about 20years and still trip myself sometimes sending support from Australia 🇦🇺
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
I appreciate your support and it is less 2% hate which is pretty low on KZread. I love having debates or disagreements so I don't consider that a problem at all. Most people are 👍. Thank you so much for your comment it means a lot to me🙏
@steveroberts253313 күн бұрын
awesome i like the stripes on them fish nice to see you back in the fish room. I can hear the bubbles in the background.😂
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
Thank you my friend I am always happy when I see you comment 😊
@blacklabel99able14 күн бұрын
Myrtle Beach is where I buy from the most. Great communication and customer service
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
That is amazing. Thank you for commenting, your information helps a ton.
@Joes_Aquatics13 күн бұрын
I wanna check them out, I only bought from Wattley in Miami..
@davemathis421514 күн бұрын
Great video… I’m right in the middle of getting more discus , I bought a proven breeding pair but somehow they sent 2 paired female s so now they are going to send 2 males to make 2 pairs , the problem is the same thing happened 8 years ago and they sent me 2 supposedly males but they to were females so I ended up with 4 females that spawned all the time but still not what I ordered, I hope that don’t happen this time … last time 8 years ago they did finally send a breeding pair but don’t know if that’s good customer service Or just that I’m extremely aware and on high alert of scams , but I’m no pro but I do have a fish farm for other species, and I check breeding tubes and have ways to 100 % sex any fish I pretty much know what sex they are after they come out of quarantine.regardless of look s I would not sell breeding pairs unless you 100 % see wigglers .
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
That is quite a journey, I would say if they are going to make it right I would consider that good customer service. It is funny people come to my room to buy pairs of all kinds of fish and I always tell them to pick a male and female, then they ask how do I tell the difference and the honest response is the female lays eggs and the male doesn't. That usually puts that discussion to bed. I agree you need to see a spawn to make the claim.
@davemathis421513 күн бұрын
@@shelleraquatics with wigglers lol
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
Yes, definitely
@fortheloveofhorses595614 күн бұрын
I just bought a Cuipeua from Myrtle beach too! A tiny 2.5 inch guy though. Also got a 4 inch heckel turquoise cross that is very pretty. I used to buy from Discus madness but I don't love that he cuts their fins. Question: Mrytle beach describes their Cuipeuas as wild crosses. Do you know what they are crossed with?
@shelleraquatics14 күн бұрын
That is amazing, so awesome. Have you bought from Myrtle Beach before?
@fortheloveofhorses595614 күн бұрын
@@shelleraquatics yes I also have a penang blue knight and a mosaic tiger leopard from them
@shelleraquatics13 күн бұрын
@fortheloveofhorses5956 the mosaic tiger is a beautiful fish. Thank you for letting me know about Myrtle, it definitely confirms my experiences with them.
@jamieward288014 күн бұрын
Mac now has wild strain..and he is a good one.
@shelleraquatics14 күн бұрын
Awesome, thank you for the information 👍
@jeremybasch14 күн бұрын
Btw The Waterfront has a few Geophagus that need corrected. The G. surinamensis is G. altifrons and the G. winnemilleri is G. dicrozoster.
@shelleraquatics14 күн бұрын
Excellent!
@corrieharris77414 күн бұрын
Gonna be doing a order from Jack Wattley soon. Hoping i get some nice fish from him. Ive personally heard good things.
@shelleraquatics14 күн бұрын
Awesome 👌
@juanescobar99414 күн бұрын
Sorry for that man. I know you don’t take it to heart but wow. I think it’s refreshing to see another look at the hobby and I mean specifically the discus. Something other than, don’t do this , don’t do that! These fish are hard to keep. lol. Have fun keeping discus and don’t make it harder than it should. Is what I get from you. Love it. Keep it up!! Always look forward to your vids.
@shelleraquatics14 күн бұрын
Thank you, all is good and I appreciate your support!
@Awsimilate19 күн бұрын
My Discus are massive on a simple diet of beef heart, bloodworms, and Tetra color pellets. Best growth rates possible too.
@shelleraquatics19 күн бұрын
That is simple, no doubt cow heart grows em big!
@alanpitkeathly675223 күн бұрын
Glad i found your channel mate, so much great information in every video. Ive learn so much in such a short time, keep up the great work your doing 👏 👍
@shelleraquatics23 күн бұрын
That means a lot to me, I really do appreciate your support and feedback 🙏
@alanpitkeathly675223 күн бұрын
@shelleraquatics not a problem. I only found your channel maybe a month ago and I have watched nearly all your videos. Not seen many if any channels that have as much useful info in the video's. It is also good to see the results from all the work you have put into your food ect. Hopefully I will be able to get your products in UK some day.
@shelleraquatics23 күн бұрын
@alanpitkeathly6752 That is awesome, I am hoping to go worldwide someday but for now I'm trying to figure the Local market.
@alanpitkeathly675223 күн бұрын
@shelleraquatics I will just try and copy what your doing until that happens 😄
@pacae91124 күн бұрын
HALA MADRID !!!
@shelleraquatics24 күн бұрын
I played for 16 years and had a women's club for 12 years. We played a Spanish style attacking offense but preferred the German defense system. I took girls from entry or rec soccer up to D1. We were not well funded so we never cracked the premier level unfortunately. But it was very rewarding. I love the game and how fluid it is, it teaches great life lessons. Steve Heller
@steveroberts253324 күн бұрын
lot of information to take in and why aren’t you in the fish room 👍
@shelleraquatics24 күн бұрын
I just got some wilds so my room was lights out for medication and quarantine. I just turned on the lights a doing water changes as I write this.
@stevenbisset871724 күн бұрын
brilliant, and obviously it goes without saying that overall the quality of the fish themselves is going to be massive can you use multi vitamins that humans use
@shelleraquatics24 күн бұрын
Livestock vitamins are preferred but definitely can use the right human vitamins.
@davemathis421524 күн бұрын
Once again the full story without all the run around lol , I saw another video and this guy talked an hour about treating discus fry to prevent 30 day syndrome and kept saying at the end of the video I’m going to give the name of the medicine , he talked and talked but never gave us the name of the secret medicine lol , I told hey buddy you never mentioned the meds , first he told me he was going to make a video about it , I ask him about it every video he puts out now he actually straight up told me he was sick and couldn’t tell the name ,but made another video the next day , it been going on for a month now and I ask him about it on every video and he straight up refuses to name it also every video he puts out is called how I almost killed my discus and then he shows recovery, lol , the best channel on here is Sheller aquatic s , this guy don’t mess around he tells the truth!!!
@shelleraquatics24 күн бұрын
I'm guessing postaium permaganate or PP. It is an oxidizer and kills everything but it is just a guess. PP was a go to for years. I have never experienced the 30 day syndrome myself but have heard stories
@davemathis421524 күн бұрын
@@shelleraquatics I bet your right I’ve met a few people that have no trouble with it , I have trouble with it sometimes and use cloramine T now that you helped me with water parameters I can dose it properly lol
@juanescobar99424 күн бұрын
Glad you made this. I was trying to figure out how vitamins figured in fish care. And makes so much sense with the after meds care. Thanks!! #LEVERKUSENFC😝
@shelleraquatics24 күн бұрын
2-1 halftime. I love it!
@steveroberts253325 күн бұрын
i got my red Jaguar discus on Friday but they are not eating any food. Do they need time to settle in? Great video.
@shelleraquatics25 күн бұрын
Absolutely. If you have freeze dried blackworms give them a try, it's a food no discus can resist
@steveroberts253325 күн бұрын
they are hard to get in england the pet shops only have blood worms but i will keep looking out for them thanks alot 💯👍
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Wish I could get those meds up here in Canada, but most of them are not legal here now. It's rough, what we do have access to is weak and not very effective.
Great vid my vet showed me a way to make prazi water soluble, you just put it in a small piece of panty hose and roll it in your fingers while holding it in water .
Excellent tip, thank you
Hi can you make a video about the “30 day syndrome” for fry thanks from Australia. I’m just starting my journey in breeding discus
In 35 years I have never had it happen, I believe it is caused by the parents having gill flukes. I always pre-treated my discus for flukes maybe that is why but not 100% sure. Steve Heller
Every successful breeder I’ve ever met except one says they have never heard of it or never had it … but in talking with hundreds of of hobbyists over 30 years they all have all experienced it . I even went back in their social media history to back when they were beginning and getting help for 4 week syndrome and years later say they never had it .,, but heller I believe really has never had it because he cleans his fish so well. 😂
I recently bought your levamisole and have been happy with it. Thanks for what you’re doing for the community! I recently bought a fish room and some of the fish have fun rot. What do you typically use to treat?
Erythromycin and salt. Thank you for your support and feedback 🙏
Do you run any UV sterilizers by chance?
I do not, I have 35 tanks
When can I order the medication. Currently have sick discuss in my quarantine tank
It will be on the site tomorrow
What is going on with your Discus can you give me any details?
Please text me at 801-471-9069 so I can send you some meds with you order at no charge. I will send you what you need to get started. Steve Heller Sheller Aquatics
Good Morning, I'd like to get on the order list for your med kit. Please direct me to the best way to order. Thanks, Jim Reilly
It's looking like it will be available this coming weekend at shelleraquatics.com Steve Heller Sheller Aquatics
Great video and excellent information, I do 60-day quarantine, no matter how healthy the new fish looks. P.S. Ignore the haters and keep up the good work.
Thank you for your support and feedback I really appreciate it! 🙏
So the normal is for the smaller fish to have bigger eyes than the bigger fish? I don't understand the language of the number related to the eyes.
Take their existing eye and stack it it above and below. So their existing eye is #1 put the same size eye above it that is #2 and keep putting eyes above it until you run out of space. Now let's say you counted 2.5 eyes above. Now take the existing eye and move it down that is 3.5, keep going until you run out of space. If you can count 2 more eyes you have 5.5 eyes
@@shelleraquatics Thank you so much. I would never be able to even think of that in regards to the numbers/eyes. I hope the other people already knew what to look for. Thanks again.
Doesn't all the parasites in the whole system, in and out of the fish, die when you medicate? I'm asking that because I want to understand why people keep medicating the same fish over and over. Perhaps because they feed infected food after they medicated the system? I love the background noise of this video!!!!!!
I need that med kit
About a week or so, it will be ready
Can’t wait to pick this up. Need some more Black worms too
@juanescobar994 awesome, thank you for your support 🙏
What do you causes short gill
Short gills, or "gill curling," in Discus fish can be caused by several factors. Here are some of the common causes: Poor Water Quality: Elevated levels of ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate can stress the fish and lead to gill damage. Maintaining clean water with proper filtration and regular water changes is crucial. Inadequate Oxygenation: Low oxygen levels in the water can cause stress and affect gill development. Ensure proper aeration and water movement to keep oxygen levels sufficient. High Levels of Toxins or Chemicals: Exposure to harmful chemicals, such as chlorine, heavy metals, or residual medications, can cause gill damage. Always use a water conditioner to neutralize chlorine and other toxins. Genetic Factors: Some Discus fish may be genetically predisposed to gill deformities. This is more common in fish bred from parents with similar issues. Infections and Parasites: Bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections can cause gill inflammation and damage. Common culprits include gill flukes, which are parasitic flatworms that infest the gills. Improper Nutrition: Poor diet or lack of essential nutrients can weaken the fish's immune system and make them more susceptible to gill issues. Ensure a balanced diet with high-quality food. Overcrowding: High fish density in the tank can lead to increased stress, poor water quality, and reduced oxygen levels, all contributing to gill problems.
Thanks for posting this and educating us. I love this 👏
I appreciate your support and feedback 🙏
Great video mate, when are you going to sell your freeze dried food in Scotland 😁
Thank you and I really appreciate your feedback and support 😊 Scotland might take a few to figure out but hoping for world wide distribution one day!
@@shelleraquatics nice I would definitely pay the postage if ever you sort it out
@cabbie737 awesome 👌
Thank you for this, I always wondered what this meant!
You bet!
YUP
Thanks 😊
Another great video!
Thank you!
Very beautiful!!!
Thank you so much Sandy, I glad you stopped by!
You know i feel like a few of mine have stunted in fact I now. Did all the water changes and all the food idk. I’m gonna grow these guys out and see what happens with the next batch. I think some of my fish were stunted when I got them just do to eye size which was disappointing considering where I bought them. They claim to hand pick them. But is what that is at this point. Still love my little scary cats
Discus are hard to grow, I still mess up every now and then. Don't stress on it. It is a total art form and sometimes it happens. I'm going to put out a few videos on what i learned so far. A lot of people will hate what I have to say but I had learn the hard way and I feel I still don't have it all figured out! They are unlike any fish and very challenging to grow correctly. Definitely a reason why they are so expensive!
@@shelleraquatics I’m definitely understanding why they’re so expensive. I wanted to get in to this hoping to make discus cheaper for the lfs and locals. But Idk if you can
Dont give up!
@@juanescobar994 I picked several already stunted fish in the begging, it's part of the learning curve. Small eyes thick foreheads, and happy to see you close to the tank. Otherwise pass. Find a good shop so you can select them, ask what day their Discus orders arrive, and get them out of the fish shop tanks ASAP.
@@DiscusNT thanks you. Appreciate the words. I knew when I got into this world of discus there was definitely going to be things I never expected. And to who ever reads this. 100% this is about growing discus from fry to past 4” to breed. When it comes to caring for a display tank I think it can very easy and definitely not hard. It thanks discus North
Wow that's awesome looking discus. I've always wanted to have a few discus.
Go for it! They are not hard. Keep em clean. keep em warm and good food. Find a good source to buy them and it is totally possible
Every site I google claims adult Discus size is 8" to 12". 12" is totally possible, it's well documented not at all rare. What's rare is people who pull it off.
I think that is a MAN thing! If you are a fisherman you know what im talking about. Discus fish typically grow to be 4.8-6.0 inches long, but some captives have reached 9 inches . Adults typically weigh 5.3-8.8 ounces . Males may be larger than females, but there is no clear sexual dimorphism. There is a Tall Tale of a 17 inch 10 lb. discus being caught in the wild but no pictures can be found! and the story is it died quickly in captivity.
If you have ever held a 9 inch Discus it is massive and breathtaking. Ive personally have owned 3 in 35 years and maybe seen a dozen! 10" Is possible but 1 in a million in my opinion, im still looking. I had a guy tell me he had a 12 inch discus i was intrigued. When we pulled it out to measure it came in at 8.5, still big but not a foot long.
@@shelleraquatics Ya I agree no sexual dimorphism, one of my largest fish is a female.
@@shelleraquatics I know they do not all get big, I am hoping to see at least a few monsters in my 1st grow out batch I have going here. I am going to start raising up a second batch soon. Now that I know what to look for selection will go better, and my learning curve won't be slowing them down.
I also Think there is some confusion on Standard length (SL) and Total Length (TL) I was trained by old school Fish keepers that only measured in SL. Tip of mouth to the base of the tail (peduncle).
My buddy got 3 discuss recently in hard water! If he keeps alive a long I might try he he he
I keep all my Discus in Hard water even my wilds. 8.2 Ph 300ppm. Unless I'm breeding. Go for it! There easy to keep with a little good information! Steve Heller
They adapt, my water comes out 8.(off the charts). Tell him to try the RV style hose block filters, cheap and only 5 micron. But they knocked me down to a 6.4 to 6.6 simply by removing enough to lower the TDS.
Excellent setup
Thanks!
Great video! I love the vinegar eel tips, lots to consider!! 😎👍
Thanks for watching!
keep up the good work discus hans usa is a very good online shop also and he just got a new shipment also
Nice
Thank you 😊
Have you ever experienced stunted growth? Is it ever reversible?
I have experienced stunted growth. It depends on severity. The metric I use is counting 5 eyeballs on the face stripe. Anything under probably irreversible. 5 and up is my personal goal 6.5-7 is optimal for me personally
Good job you do for sure , be good if other breeders / sellers would take heed
Thank you for your feedback and support 🙏
I use to be the a 1 to 2 week quarantine person.... But the more expensive my fish room got the longer the quarantine process has become.... A month is about right if you have big money in your fish room... Good stuff brother
Agree 100%. Excellent comment and you feedback really helps, thank you 😊
Nice. One suggestion sir what will be the outcome of a cross between snowhite and german red pearl discus!! Thanks
Most likely a mix leaning towards the red, but just a guess. One positive is white discus are really hard to breed because they do not darken for the fry, the red Discus will usually handle the feedings. Steve Heller
I lost my discus on winter time I lost all babies and parents around 35k$ I lost my line 😢😢
That sucks, I just lost my line of midnight rams that I put 3 years and 5 different sources into but that is nothing compared to losing a line of discus. I am so sorry to here that. Please don't give up!
Thank you I don’t give up just need time We are enjoying the journey
@williamlast5416 The journey is the secret!
12:22 What kind of vitamins with metronidazole, specifically, please? Another question: I have some wild Altum angels since December (5 months) that are reluctant to eat. I've tried a lot of dry and frozen foods and they love the Hikari blood worms and some frozen mysis, but the only dry foods they eat are some krill flakes. They will not care for any of the freeze dried cubes of any sort either. What else do you recommend, please? I want to stop giving those frozen blood worms. Thanks.
Vitamins; Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Iron Sulfate Monohydrate, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Dried Streptococcus Facium, Dextrose.
99.9% metronidazole. I just sold my Wild Altums for this exact reason. They would only eat frozen bloodworms and frozen shrimp. The cost just didn't make sense for me anymore. They were a rare Altum the "Rio Vichada". I did get them eating Daily Delight but just picking at it and also some pellets but never attacking the food. It was frustrating and very expensive. I had 10 total and was hoping to breed them but I was offered a lot of money so they were sold to make room for new projects
I was feeding my freeze dried blackworms, even though they were expensive I felt like it was a better value because they contained no water, where the frozen foods you are paying for over 90% water
@@shelleraquatics Thanks, is there any multi vitamin we can buy over the counter to supply all that? Yeah, it's very hard to feed them dry food. I'm willing to keep trying though. It was my dream since I was a kid in the 80's. They are the ultimate and hardest fish to keep in their optimal IMO. How did you feed the dry blood worms? I've tried couple times just to pollute the system cause they wouldn't even attack the cube. And it is very had to feed them. They normally get scared and flee to the back of the other side of the tank under the protection of some Vallisneria I have for them. They look amazing, but I know those frozen worms have bacteria and will give me problems. I guess I just have to keep trying. Too bad you gave up. Those from Rio Vichada are amazing.
@@Alex_Correa not that I'm aware of but probably could find something close
Hey buddy 90days I think is fine got to love the haters keep up the great work and advice I been keeping Discus for about 20years and still trip myself sometimes sending support from Australia 🇦🇺
I appreciate your support and it is less 2% hate which is pretty low on KZread. I love having debates or disagreements so I don't consider that a problem at all. Most people are 👍. Thank you so much for your comment it means a lot to me🙏
awesome i like the stripes on them fish nice to see you back in the fish room. I can hear the bubbles in the background.😂
Thank you my friend I am always happy when I see you comment 😊
Myrtle Beach is where I buy from the most. Great communication and customer service
That is amazing. Thank you for commenting, your information helps a ton.
I wanna check them out, I only bought from Wattley in Miami..
Great video… I’m right in the middle of getting more discus , I bought a proven breeding pair but somehow they sent 2 paired female s so now they are going to send 2 males to make 2 pairs , the problem is the same thing happened 8 years ago and they sent me 2 supposedly males but they to were females so I ended up with 4 females that spawned all the time but still not what I ordered, I hope that don’t happen this time … last time 8 years ago they did finally send a breeding pair but don’t know if that’s good customer service Or just that I’m extremely aware and on high alert of scams , but I’m no pro but I do have a fish farm for other species, and I check breeding tubes and have ways to 100 % sex any fish I pretty much know what sex they are after they come out of quarantine.regardless of look s I would not sell breeding pairs unless you 100 % see wigglers .
That is quite a journey, I would say if they are going to make it right I would consider that good customer service. It is funny people come to my room to buy pairs of all kinds of fish and I always tell them to pick a male and female, then they ask how do I tell the difference and the honest response is the female lays eggs and the male doesn't. That usually puts that discussion to bed. I agree you need to see a spawn to make the claim.
@@shelleraquatics with wigglers lol
Yes, definitely
I just bought a Cuipeua from Myrtle beach too! A tiny 2.5 inch guy though. Also got a 4 inch heckel turquoise cross that is very pretty. I used to buy from Discus madness but I don't love that he cuts their fins. Question: Mrytle beach describes their Cuipeuas as wild crosses. Do you know what they are crossed with?
That is amazing, so awesome. Have you bought from Myrtle Beach before?
@@shelleraquatics yes I also have a penang blue knight and a mosaic tiger leopard from them
@fortheloveofhorses5956 the mosaic tiger is a beautiful fish. Thank you for letting me know about Myrtle, it definitely confirms my experiences with them.
Mac now has wild strain..and he is a good one.
Awesome, thank you for the information 👍
Btw The Waterfront has a few Geophagus that need corrected. The G. surinamensis is G. altifrons and the G. winnemilleri is G. dicrozoster.
Excellent!
Gonna be doing a order from Jack Wattley soon. Hoping i get some nice fish from him. Ive personally heard good things.
Awesome 👌
Sorry for that man. I know you don’t take it to heart but wow. I think it’s refreshing to see another look at the hobby and I mean specifically the discus. Something other than, don’t do this , don’t do that! These fish are hard to keep. lol. Have fun keeping discus and don’t make it harder than it should. Is what I get from you. Love it. Keep it up!! Always look forward to your vids.
Thank you, all is good and I appreciate your support!
My Discus are massive on a simple diet of beef heart, bloodworms, and Tetra color pellets. Best growth rates possible too.
That is simple, no doubt cow heart grows em big!
Glad i found your channel mate, so much great information in every video. Ive learn so much in such a short time, keep up the great work your doing 👏 👍
That means a lot to me, I really do appreciate your support and feedback 🙏
@shelleraquatics not a problem. I only found your channel maybe a month ago and I have watched nearly all your videos. Not seen many if any channels that have as much useful info in the video's. It is also good to see the results from all the work you have put into your food ect. Hopefully I will be able to get your products in UK some day.
@alanpitkeathly6752 That is awesome, I am hoping to go worldwide someday but for now I'm trying to figure the Local market.
@shelleraquatics I will just try and copy what your doing until that happens 😄
HALA MADRID !!!
I played for 16 years and had a women's club for 12 years. We played a Spanish style attacking offense but preferred the German defense system. I took girls from entry or rec soccer up to D1. We were not well funded so we never cracked the premier level unfortunately. But it was very rewarding. I love the game and how fluid it is, it teaches great life lessons. Steve Heller
lot of information to take in and why aren’t you in the fish room 👍
I just got some wilds so my room was lights out for medication and quarantine. I just turned on the lights a doing water changes as I write this.
brilliant, and obviously it goes without saying that overall the quality of the fish themselves is going to be massive can you use multi vitamins that humans use
Livestock vitamins are preferred but definitely can use the right human vitamins.
Once again the full story without all the run around lol , I saw another video and this guy talked an hour about treating discus fry to prevent 30 day syndrome and kept saying at the end of the video I’m going to give the name of the medicine , he talked and talked but never gave us the name of the secret medicine lol , I told hey buddy you never mentioned the meds , first he told me he was going to make a video about it , I ask him about it every video he puts out now he actually straight up told me he was sick and couldn’t tell the name ,but made another video the next day , it been going on for a month now and I ask him about it on every video and he straight up refuses to name it also every video he puts out is called how I almost killed my discus and then he shows recovery, lol , the best channel on here is Sheller aquatic s , this guy don’t mess around he tells the truth!!!
I'm guessing postaium permaganate or PP. It is an oxidizer and kills everything but it is just a guess. PP was a go to for years. I have never experienced the 30 day syndrome myself but have heard stories
@@shelleraquatics I bet your right I’ve met a few people that have no trouble with it , I have trouble with it sometimes and use cloramine T now that you helped me with water parameters I can dose it properly lol
Glad you made this. I was trying to figure out how vitamins figured in fish care. And makes so much sense with the after meds care. Thanks!! #LEVERKUSENFC😝
2-1 halftime. I love it!
i got my red Jaguar discus on Friday but they are not eating any food. Do they need time to settle in? Great video.
Absolutely. If you have freeze dried blackworms give them a try, it's a food no discus can resist
they are hard to get in england the pet shops only have blood worms but i will keep looking out for them thanks alot 💯👍
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Nice info nice video sir. One suggestion - Can you start discus fish diseases and treatment series. It might help many and can add new subscriber.
Thank you for your feedback and that is a great idea, I appreciate your support and suggestions 😊 Steve Heller Sheller Aquatics
My waters ph is 7.0 and discus did fine even with a giant golden pleco
7 is perfect