Brief Tank Description
A 50 gallon breeding tank from 50 years ago!
What Filter System Do You Use?
undergravel filters!
What Heating System Do You Use?
hang on adjustable heater
What Lighting System Do You Use?
15 watt cool white fluorescent bulbs
What Fish Do You Have In Your Tank?
pair of breeding “Powder Blue” discus
What Plants Do You Have In Your Tank?
Floating water sprite, planted cryptocoryne species
What Makes Your Tank Unique?
Photo images were taken in 1973 (apologies for quality) and marked the first time I witnessed discus breeding in my rudimentary home aquarium. Many of today’s accepted best discus practices had not been perfected (or even available) and were not yet discussed in aquarium literature. Water was softened with collected rain water and monitored with paper test strips. Conditioning food consisted of locally obtained earthworms, whiteworms and mosquito larvae. It was a privilege and thrilling as a teenager to watch this discus pair spawn (eggs evident on driftwood with female fanning in first photo) and raise fry (second photo) despite the primitive conditions provided in captivity.
What Do You Like Best About Your Tank?
Witnessing the amazing parental care of this fish species in my modest and rudimentary home aquarium 50 years ago!
enjoy aquarium history and natural tanks
Beautiful fish.
50 years old. That’s old!
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Only tank in all photos that shows successful breeding pair with juvenile fry despite complete lack of modern tech.
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It would be interesting to observe if domestic discus genetics have changed over the decades favoring color variations over strong immunity and vigor??
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Brown discus still have some original appeal.
agree with attractiveness of original brown “powder blue” discus
nice coloration on these “antique” brown discus
Wonder what selective breeding over the decades has produced in terms of vitality of modern domestic discus breeds?
Interesting fish.
breeding pair of healthy, well nourished discus with fry
vintage photos
nothing beats successful breeding of a fish species!
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