New project

[Mattzilla]

I picked up some Blue Angels on the weekend. He said they were imported from Singapore. I've not seen any in Australia personally so i guess they are relatively new to OZ. Anyone else got some????

These pics don't do them justice cause the flash washes out all the blue...

They are still very small so i would expect the colour to intensify as they mature. Can't wait to breed them!

What do you think was crossed or line bred to achieve this result? (a questions for all you genetics people out there)

Your comments are welcomed

Matt

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[jluna]

hey matt, i've got a gorgeous pair of blues, definitely the prettiest angels i've kept. from a distance they look like old-school silver scalares, and then when the light hits them they glisten blue - the tail of my male has to be seen to be believed. like you, i can't take a picture that does them justice. mine are learning what to do breeding-wise, just had their third batch of eggs - it will take them another couple of rounds to get it right. everyone who comes over comments on them - they are in a 6foot tank, the proud king and queen.

hope you get as much enjoyment out of yours!

justin

[Mattzilla]

You'll have to post some pics mate!

Good luck with them, my fingers are crossed for you (becuase i would like some fry hahahahaa)

Cheers
Matt

[jluna]

i'm trying to post a pic...

[jluna]

and another...

[Mattzilla]

woooooooooooowwww

stunning, just stunning

[peppermintman]

I been looking for some blue angels and found none any body know where in Brisbane to get some

[Hollowman]

Super fish

[ILLUSN]

thier cute mate , put me down for some fry!

[Mattzilla]

No worries mate!

[scott bowler]

me too mate

[mistakes r crucial]

Did you cross them with a Blue Turk Matt? lol
Cheers
MAC

[Mattzilla]

how did you figure that out??

[mistakes r crucial]

I saw your name on the rich list 100 recently :lol:
Cheers
MAC

[mistakes r crucial]

Beautiful fish by the way.

[AussieStar]

great looking fish. Matt do u have a FTS of that tank?, looks great.

[Barracuda]

very nice fish. are they still p.scalare or are they altum?
i bet they cost a lot more though? :D

[Mattzilla]

What's a FTS?

I would say def p scalare... Not altums

[Hollowman]

fts = full tank shot ??? :lol: maybe ?? :?

[Mattzilla]

Oh yeah ok I'll take one

[Hollowman]

Oh yeah ok I'll take one
Come on Matt, it's been over an hour already :lol:

[Mattzilla]

sadly i have to work sometimes....booooooo!

will work on something tomorrrow

[AussieStar]

What's a FTS?
I would say def p scalare... Not altums

Yea Full Tank shot. Sorry mate

[Mattzilla]

Took some pics tonight

tried not using flash and got a mixed result

tank looks better but fish are just a blur... i figured you've seen the fish so it's better to show the tank without the flash

Cheers

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[Hollowman]

Pretty tank Matt, great use of the pants and wood, I like it. :thumb

[Mattzilla]

second picture....

tell me exactly how many fish can be seen and win 10 free angels!!!!!!

1 guess per username


takings entries for the next 48 hours. comp ends 11.40pm 2nd Sept

good luck everyone!

[Hollowman]

7 :wink:

[jluna]

beautiful tank matt -

i'll take a stab at 18 fish - 2 albino bristlenose, 7 cardinals, 2 serpae, 2 black angels, 5 blue angels.

justin

[Mattzilla]

beautiful tank matt -

i'll take a stab at 18 fish - 2 albino bristlenose, 7 cardinals, 2 serpae, 2 black angels, 5 blue angels.

justin

close.....

there are some cheeky ones that are very hard to see

good luck everyone

[AussieStar]

16?

Great looking Tank mate

[mcloughlin2]

My guess is twenty - thats without editing the photo to clear it up.

[scott bowler]

23 mate

[Mr Wild]

Yep I think 19 too!

Does that matter that we have the same? How will you get a winner then?

[Robdog]

21

[scott bowler]

haha good luck with this one matt

[lpiasente]

I think 17 I see the same as jluna but I only see one albino bristlenose. :D

[Mattzilla]

If more than one person guesses right whoever gets in first wins

[Hollowman]

I was only counting angels, do I get another go? :oops:

[Pheonix]

I've never really been a fan of angels but these are beautiful. I would be very keen for some if some one could let me know if there are more around. More than happy to pay for shipping.

[Mattzilla]

I was only counting angels, do I get another go? :oops:

considering you live in the UK and to pick up your prize would be near impossible....yeah you can change your quess

[zacrach83]

Wow, they look fantastic, hmmmm, i have a spare 4ft.........................

I will go with 22 fishies :wink:

[Pheonix]

22... i think...

[AquaticMaster]

19lol

[Mattzilla]

ok

time for a winner!

I'm giving the result based on how many I can see with the naked eye, not editing the image, or enlarging etc etc

I can see 19 fish so congrats to Mr Wild

Scott if you didn't change your guess you would have won but becuase you changed it Mr Wild takes the prize

Congratulations Kath you win 10 stunning little koi marble angels. I guess your hubby will take them when he picks up the black velvets.

Thanks everyone for playing

Matt

[Mr Wild]

Oh WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shock:

Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

It has brightened my day!~

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[zacrach83]

Congrats Kath you lucky devil :D

[jluna]

c'mon matt, you can't just say 'i see 19' !! what are they, how many of each species? :D

[Mattzilla]

oh ok will expand on my responce when i get home from work

lol

i'm going to lay it out there now that i don't want to hear any arguements about people seeing more or less... it's what i see that goes

cheers

[jluna]

i'm not gonna argue, (i can't fit 10 angels anywhere, anyways!! :lol:

but i'd like to see what you see...

this could be a fun thread for peeps to put up pics - not for prizes, just for a game...

[Mr Wild]

Congrats Kath you lucky devil :D

Yes I am very lucky indeed, I never win anything ! Ahh well I did this time!

I must also say a very heartfelt THANKYOU to Matt for the wonderful prize.
It was a bit of fun and very worth winning!

Thanks so much and yes Phill will pick them up with the black velvets.

When will they be ready Matt?

[scott bowler]

lol well done kath

[Mattzilla]

ok, i see 5 blue angels, 1 black angel, 1 zebra angel, 8 cardinal tetras, 2 albino longfin bristlenose and 2 red phantom tetras

congrats again kath

they are ready to be pick up now if your hubby is in town sooner.

i will try to do more of these little fun comps in the future

cheers
matt

[lpiasente]

well done Kath. Matt for the life of me i have turned the computer upside down and side ways and can't find 2 albino bristlenose. Just so I can stop tormenting myself where are they. I can only find one. :lol:

[mcloughlin2]

There is one in the bamboo pipe thingo and another near the black angel on the underside of the driftwood. Out of interest Matt what fish are actually in the tank? I swear I see a 9th cardinal! (Not disputing as I don't really have the room for them anyway :lol: )

[Mattzilla]

here they are

[Mr Wild]

Thanks Matt Phill just picked up some peps from Jothy so is up this w'end so we have missed this one, but he usually tries to get up every fortnight if work allows so we will see if we can arrange something sooner, otherwise I know he is coming up on the 1st Oct (sons wedding on that w'end). Hope thats ok?

[Mattzilla]

no worries

sooner is good for me

you have my number so give me a call when you have a date

jothy has good peps!

Matt

[lpiasente]

Oh I counted that one but didn't pick it for a bn. :)

[AHC]

haha just saw this thread. Love it. Good on ya Matt. This is cool. :)