SLS: Wild discus NOW IN SHOP!!

[kevkoi]

Wild red Alenquers and "Rio Madeira" browns... VERY LARGE FISH. 15cm+

They've been in conditioning for a while now and are stable and putting on some bulk. (Arrived skinny).

Prices vary from $200-$350ea.

Come in and have a lOOk!!

Pictures to follow.

(attached pic is a similar looking "Rio Madeira".)

[jim]

Saw them today..they looks awsome...but I am too chicken to take my next step....wild discus..

[the_oracle]

Hey Jim,
You should try wilds someday. They're more interesting and more challenging.

kevkoi,
Do you ship those wilds to Singapore? We don't have much variety here. I normally get my wilds from Malaysia. keep my informed will ya......

[dreamer]

i thought singapore is heaven for wilds compare to aust? am i wrong?

gan's aquarium seem to have good supply for wilds, well at least that what i read from singaporean forums :)

[the_oracle]

dreamer,
There are only a handful LFS that bring in wilds and the strains are limited too. The most common ones that they bring in are Alanquer Royal, Blueface Heckel, Tefe Green and not-so-spotted Red Spotted Green................

[africandiscus]

Just saw them. They are AMAZING!!!!

[dreamer]

arghh ...kev stop tempting me !! u evil :p
i want those browns .... but no space.... i have to start selling some on mine to make space....

and those betta addiction ...not helping at all :)

oracle, heckel is my fave amongst wilds..... you still have a handfull of lfs who stock wilds ... but i havent seen any in syd .... yet ..

kev, any chance bring juv heckel ?

[kevkoi]

The reason why I don't bring heckels is that they do not breed in tanks (B*TCH to BREED!! So not much point for breeders). But hey, anything is possible.... :wink: I do what I can.

[dreamer]

i know how hard is to spawn heckel .... but i just want them in my collection .... so breeding is not no 1 priority ....keeping them alive is :)

[africandiscus]

Kev, how old do you estimate those fish are?

[kevkoi]

No idea mate... They're not OLD fish. (Old and sick fish get picked off by the piranhas!).

[Chafule]

any chance getting some piranhas in kev? lol for my brother as he always wanted one

[kevkoi]

Piranhas are noxious fish in Australia. SLS will not condone the trade in noxious fish.

[the_oracle]

dreamer,
Heckels are really something. I have to agree with you that keeping them alive and healthy is an ultimate challenge. Hopefully more will come in to syd.
8)

[Trebs]

Very nice. I'll get some when I have enough experience, maybe in 5-6 years. They've come a long way so I want to trip to be worthwhile for them...

[africandiscus]

Kev, are you able to tell the sexes

[kevkoi]

Errrm, how about one pair is actually SPAWNING in the tanks today?! :lol: The pH on the system is currently sitting at 7.12 (electronically tested today!) and these wilds are spawning!!

Should get a picture of them with eggs 2morrow. :wink:

[africandiscus]

It probably because they have never been fed so well in their lives. Food is plentiful

[kevkoi]

Oh.... so all credit to the fish and none to us? :lol:

[jim]

I think psx2doctor means you feed them well... :wink:

[kevkoi]

D@RN! I get in, camera in hand and I notice that their tank mates are upside-down catfish.... and the eggs missing from the standpipe and some fat catfish :( .

Oh well, next time they do it, I'll be ready with the camera.

[chris@yen]

Wow! I saw those fish yesterday, and they are VERY nice. Decent price as well.

How did you manage to get them so healthy? Long quarantine?

[chris@yen]

Anymore wild discus available? Price?

[kevkoi]

Fish are still available....

Call SLS on 93155288

[heckelboy]

You mentioned previously they were spawinig, is that still happening?

[kevkoi]

2 red alenquer pairs going off on the back wall.

[heckelboy]

How much for the pair?