Red spotted white's

[brew3]

White Eruptions.

:) :)

[chris]

Very nice Brew :wink:

[ctvu]

Hi

I've never seen WE before, nice indeed they are.

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi chris,
Thank you very much.

ctvu,
Breeders named them under different names i.e. clout leopard, red spotted white or white eruptions.
Mario

:) :) :)

[Ben]

Mario they are totally stunning mate!!!
well done!

have you bred from these guys before?


Keep up the good work,

Ben

[brew3]

Hi Ben,
I haven't bred them, they are 14 months old and when they are ready I will try.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[kinezo]

heya BREW...

:shock: wow.. they are super nice...
congrats...
please send us some if u are able to bred them...
sharing is caring lol
good luck with them....
*jealous*


cheers
kinezo

[brew3]

Hi kinezo,
It won't be easy to send it over, you guys have a very strict QT issue involved, etc. it will be awhile before I do breed them.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[the_oracle]

They're lookin good, mate.
How you're doin? Hope you are in the best of health. Take care, bro..........


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
Not too bad, thanks.
How are your fish coming along and specially the spotted eruptions, should be around in the 4 to 5" size by now with lot of spots.
Mario

:D :D :D :D

[the_oracle]

They're doing great.............
They're roughly 4 to 4.5 inches big and spots are coming out great.
Any updates on your Albino SS?


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
These are the 14 bars albino that I received recently.
Mario

[Merrilyn]

Beautiful fish brew. They are all stunning.

[the_oracle]

Absolutely stunning, mate...........................
Thesre are some that I got recently too.


Sanie.

[brew3]

ladyred,
Thank you very much.

Sanie,
Nice golden albino's and BK's, they have grown a lot since the last time I saw them.
Mario

:D :D :D :D

[ctvu]

Hi Mario

They are indeed beautiful, make us so jealous :) :)

ctvu

[the_oracle]

Tanx, Mario..............
They are very healthy and they eat non-stop........
Any close-up pics. of your SE?
They must be awesome.


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
Give it time and you may have the same type one day, good luck with yours.

Hi Sanie,
Picture of SE's between 3 to 3.5" with spots on the gill plates.
Mario

[the_oracle]

They're awesome.................
Those spottings are something.


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
Thank you very much and they are very expensive, luckily my wife doesn't know about it otherwise I'll be in real trouble.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[the_oracle]

Mario,
That will always be the case...... They won't understand our addiction to this hobby. Just don't introduce her to any discus forums and you're safe..........
Take care, bro........................


Sanie.

[ctvu]

Hi Mario and Sanie

to be honest, I was in deep trouble with my wife LOL because of discus.

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi Sanie and ctvu,
Just don't tell her the right price, just tell them that it cost 1/10th of the original price and sometimes you have to cheat to win on this hobby.Ha!
Mario

:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

[ml29]

Love your discus

[brew3]

ml29,
Thak you very much.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[the_oracle]

Mario,
No wonder your nose keeps growing by the inches......... :lol: :lol:


CTVU,
Was there before. So now, I just have to tell her the truth..........
So nowadays, if I'm aiming at a particular fish, I would pamper her. Everything she wants, she'll get it.
That's the game................

:lol: :lol: :lol:


Sanie.

[DR.V]

Hi Sanie and ctvu,
Just don't tell her the right price, just tell them that it cost 1/10th of the original price and sometimes you have to cheat to win on this hobby.Ha!
Mario

LOL Thats what I do all the times :P ^_-

[the_oracle]

Usedto do that. But I got caught one day and was banned from buying anything for 1 year.................


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Guys,
She has her own hobby and I don't bother with that, luckily I have never been caught and she is not interested in discus.
I do get my fish from overseas and not locally, she doesn't have any idea about the prices.
Mario

:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

[ctvu]

Hi Sanie and ctvu,
Just don't tell her the right price, just tell them that it cost 1/10th of the original price and sometimes you have to cheat to win on this hobby.Ha!
Mario

:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

Hi Mario

That is exactly what I do too, but she is an accountant :( and she knows the transactions and receipts :roll: :roll: :roll: :oops: :oops: :oops: but some one said that the divorce paper is far more expensive than discus :wink: :wink: :wink:

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
It is expensive on the divorce part but I do have a separate account and she doesn't know what transactions have been made.
Mario

:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

[heckelboy]

Fantastic

[ctvu]

Hi ctvu,
It is expensive on the divorce part but I do have a separate account and she doesn't know what transactions have been made.
Mario

:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

What a brilliant idea! :thumb

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
Sometimes you have to do it otherwise it is impossible to get the newer strain of discus.
Mario

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[the_oracle]

Mario, You got me thinking, man...............
Excellent idea...............
:angel


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
Sometimes you don't have any other choice, If caught don't blame it on me.
Mario

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[the_oracle]

:thumb :wink:


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
Do your best to keep your hobby going.
Mario

:thumb :thumb

[the_oracle]

Thanks for the advice, mate............
Right now I'm a lil bit tied up. Classes in the evening, driving lessons when I don't have class, new baby to attend to, new house to upkeep and most importantly, WC in the middle of the night when I'm done with the household chores...............
Oooooooooooo.............so hectic.
But still, I don't have the slightest intention of quitting...........
Just got to be precise in my time management..........
Hope you guys will give me the moral support that I need...........
Thanks in advance..................


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
Congratulations to both of you.
You will do O.K. and just a little bit of hard work and it won't hurt anybody.
Mario

:blob :blob

[ctvu]

Hi Sanie

First Congratulation

WC in the middle of the night when I'm done with the household chores...............
.

Second we are in the same boat Sanie after I am done with all housework including get my baby sleep etc...
Then I do WC almost at midnight every day :wink: :wink:.

Keep up good work, you will get paid for it at the end.

Cheers

ctvu

[the_oracle]

Hey, thanks for the much needed encouragement, guys...........
You know what, eventhough we're far apart from each other, yet I feel that I can almost see and feel you guys around me. This is the thing that always brings me closer to this hobby and to this forum.............
I guess we all have the same passion towards this hobby...............
Hey Mario, pardon me for highlighting too much of myself in your thread. Maybe more photos af your stocks will be a great idea to lighten the tension........................

Hey ctvu,
Guess we ARE definitely in the same boat................
Cheers, mate................


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
I will try and take some new pictures, please feel free to post on this thread and I may learn something from you guys.
Mario

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[the_oracle]

Mario,
You know what?
I never ever feel tired or bored looking at discus. Be it in pictures or right in front of me.
So mate, keep the pics. coming...........................


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
Attached picture of F3 red spotted fish.
Mario

:) :) :)

[ctvu]

Hi Mario

The spotted is my current favourite, they are so nice, espiecially their shape.

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
Thank you very much, just be patient and you will get some down the road.
The spotted fish are about 14 months old and it shouldn't be too long before they do start to pair up.
Mario

:D :D

[the_oracle]

Hey Mario,
They're gorgeous................
Hope they can breed soon..........


ctvu,
I think you should get some..............
I can see you're drooling already..............................


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie & ctvu,
Thank you very much.
I have two pairs of white eruptions that are ready, setting up the breeding tanks for them.
Pictures of some blue's, melon and san merah.
Mario

[Benny]

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:


NICE FISH!!!

[chris]

Wow you have some Quality fish there Brew :wink:

[brew3]

Hi Benny & chris,
Thank you very much.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[ctvu]

Congratulation on White Eruption pairing up Mario, and I hope they will be a good parent.

To Sanie

You are not wrong I am drooling badly :wink: :wink: all I can do is just wait as Mario suggested - thanks for advice Mario

To Chris

I totally agree with you, they are all good QUALITY fish.

Have a nice week end all

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
Have a nice weekend too.
Community tank with melons and san merah.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[cichlidfan]

Mario,
You are making me me drool now too lol.
The Albinos are starting to pair off and a mosaic and albino spawned last night.
So lets hope hahahah.
Regards
Allan

[ctvu]

Hi Allan

Well Done!! Please keep us updated.

ctvu

[Ben]

Awesome pictures!

Those discus look huge!

cheers,

Ben

[brew3]

Hi Allan & Ben,
Thank you very much.
Allan, let us know how you are coming out with the spawn and good luck.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[the_oracle]

Mario,
That Blue Knight and Reflection Deep are awesome.............
Can't wait for my BK to grow. They're gonna be huge............
Hope you get good pair out of your Eruptions.............
Keep us updated................

Ctvu,
Go and get some before you run out of saliva.................

:lol: :lol:

Hey Allan,
Good to hear some of your pairs started to spawn.............
Post some pics. when they're done, will ya?


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
Just trying to soften up the water by running it through the IX columns, no waste water at all this way.
The BN's and the RD's are growing nicely.
Thanks
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[the_oracle]

Mario,
Mine is growing by the day.................


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
They are growing nicely, getting bigger every day and they will be huge when fully grown.
Nice fish buddy.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[the_oracle]

Thanks, mate.
Got them from a good source...........You know him.
They'll be giants one day............ :lol:
Now, I just pamper them and giving them lots and lots of TLC........


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
Those were the ones' that I netted and we brought them over to Singapore during the Aquarama Show.
Look after them and they will be very nice.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[the_oracle]

Mario,
I know you did the netting........ :lol:
Anyway, Thanks ..........
Their shapes are really awesome............
Don't worry, I'm pampering them and the others too............ can't stop admiring them.
Thanks again..................


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
I wish that I could have netted those fish for myself, they are really nice and you guys got the best out of the lot.
Mario

8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

[ctvu]

Hi Mario and Sanie


uuumm!!! looks like you 2 are old friends :wink: :wink: and I am sooooo jealous of fish of you 2, atm I am saving saliva to get them LOL.

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
I met Sanie in Singapore during the Aquarama Show, myself and Wayne were delivering the discus to different hobbyist in Singapore and Sanie was one of them, just helping them to save the airline freight charges.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[ctvu]

Hi ctvu,
I met Sanie in Singapore during the Aquarama Show, myself and Wayne were delivering the discus to different hobbyist in Singapore and Sanie was one of them, just helping them to save the airline freight charges.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

Hi Mario

No wonder. It is very nice of you Mario helping people around, thanks for letting me know.

Aren’t you lucky Sanie? Meeting people getting nice and rare fish at the same time I just wish half of your luck.

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
Just be patient and wait till I come back from China in November, I hope everything is going to work out.
Mario

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[ctvu]

Hi Mario

Thanks a lot for everything.

I hope everything is going to work out.

Yes I hope too, and will be waiting for good news.

ctvu

[the_oracle]

Mario,
Thanks again. Yes, we met in SG recently. And I can say it was a wonderful experience ...........You and Wayne, wonderful and friendly people..........
Hope we can meet up again someday.............


ctvu,
Am I lucky? You bet...............I got myself some bulldogs with Mario's help and some wonderful and beautiful spotted fish and not forgetting some Albinos.........
They're doin great right now. I have high hopes in them..........

Hey Mario, remember this picture?


Sanie.

[the_oracle]

Forget to mention the air freight........Yes, we sure save a lot on airfreight. And these two guys were responsible in helping us ..............
You guys try to figure out who is who in the picture above.............Hope you get it right............... :lol: :lol:


Sanie.

[ctvu]

Hi Sanie

Thanks for sharing your pic. It is great to see you guys
Ok I give it a go: from L to R

Mr. Lucky Sanie, Mr. Discus Wayne Ng, uuummm Mr. Mario. :wink: :wink:

Sorry if I guess wrong. :oops: :oops:

Cheers

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
You got it right, it was the last day of the Aquarama Show and we had everything packed, and ready to fly back to China.
It was nice but too hot and humid for me in Singapore 34C.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[ctvu]

Hi Mario and Sanie

Yeehaa! I got it right. As I said b4 it is really great to see you guys.
Talking about the humid in Asian countries, that is why they don’t worry about the electric bill as we do here.
BTW I am wondering in the winter time in Canada how can you keep your fish warm?
Atm I can’t think of any better way to minimise the electric consumed during the winter.

Thanks in advance Mario
And again thanks for pic Sanie

Cheers

ctvu

[the_oracle]

ctvu,
You got it all correct......
Those two beside me are real pros when it comes to discus......

Mario,
Yea. it's hot and humid in Singapore. But we've already used to it anyway....
The temperature can at times soar up to 38C..
Hey buddy, hope you can come down again for the next Aquarama..........


Sanie.

[ctvu]

Those two beside me are real pros when it comes to discus......
.

Hi Sanie

Yes I believe so. :wink:

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi Sanie & ctvu,
I'm no pro, just a beginner and always learning about the hobby.
When I left Canada it was 20C and Singapore was at 34C, it is cooler over here but some of the days in the summer it will hit 34C and that's when I stay indoors, nice cool beer and with the central air conditioner running in the house.
The house is heated by natural gas heating system and it is always maintained around 25C.
I have electric heaters in the aquariums sump, it saves more energy in a centralized system and the tanks are all insulated, including lids on them to prevent evaporation and heat loss.
Don't worry and I'll be there at the 2007 Aquarama Show, the show alternates between China and Singapore, 2006 should be in China.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[the_oracle]

Mario,
It sounds kinda bit troublesome. Heating up the house in winter, and not to mention, the tanks too. Down here in SG, we never heat up our house....cause there's no winter......... :lol: :lol: But, at times, I thought how wonderful it is to play in the snow, building snowman and skiing. Never had the chance though.........Well, I just have to accept SG the way it is......... :) Glad you have plans for the Aquarama 2006 in SG. Maybe the next time, we can chat a lil bit longer...........

PS: Got to learn to speak Hokkien so I can converse with Wayne more fluently...... :lol:

ctvu,
Maybe you can join us here in 2006.........And bring along some of the guys from this forum. We can have a lil gathering and visit some LFS and farms............Hope to see ya......... :lol:


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
The Singapore Aquarama Show should be in 2007, the China Aquarama Show in 2006 and it alternates between the two countries.
I did meet a lot of people in Singapore , we did converse a lot via Emails, etc. but it was the first time that we met person to person.
It is cold over here in Canada during the winter months and the outside temperature could drop to -20C at night, have to keep the house warm otherwise it freezes.
Mario

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[ctvu]

Hi Sanie & ctvu,
I'm no pro, just a beginner and always learning about the hobby.
When I left Canada it was 20C and Singapore was at 34C, it is cooler over here but some of the days in the summer it will hit 34C and that's when I stay indoors, nice cool beer and with the central air conditioner running in the house.
The house is heated by natural gas heating system and it is always maintained around 25C.
I have electric heaters in the aquariums sump, it saves more energy in a centralized system and the tanks are all insulated, including lids on them to prevent evaporation and heat loss.
Don't worry and I'll be there at the 2007 Aquarama Show, the show alternates between China and Singapore, 2006 should be in China.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

Hi Mario

Thanks for your tips about insulating the tanks that is what I have done since the winter started but the bill killed me :shock: :shock: . I am thinking insulating the garage and put a gas heater.
Thanks again Mario

To Sanie

I will try to make it 2007 Aquarama show in SG. That would be greate!!

ctvu

[the_oracle]

Ctvu,
Great to hear you have plans for the 2007 Aquarama. Hope you can make it ......................
Better start saving from now..................


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
It should work out nicely for you by insulating the tanks and plus the garage, make sure that the garage doors are sealed properly and it should save the electricity bills down the road during the winter months.

Hi Sanie,
How many RGD did you purchased.
Mario

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[the_oracle]

Mario,
It's a small world after all. BTW, I got myself 5 pcs of RGD from Dale. They're doing fine right now.


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
Post some pictures, Ah Lip of Penang has nice looking discus.
Good luck with them.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[ctvu]

Hi ctvu,
It should work out nicely for you by insulating the tanks and plus the garage, make sure that the garage doors are sealed properly and it should save the electricity bills down the road during the winter months.


Hi Mario

I will do it when I am on vacation i.e. the end of this year. Thanks Mario

Hi Sanie

Atm I am saving $$ for fish as well so no holidays no travels no overseas until 2007.
May I ask what does RGD stand for? Thanks

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
RGD = Red Golden Diamond.
Picture of Red Golden Diamond attached.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[ctvu]

Hi Mario

Thanks for reply and pics too. Looking at the pic I am just :shock: :shock: :shock: with my mouth and my eyes wide open lol

what a beautiful fish!!!!

To Sanie

please post your 5 pcs thanks

ctvu

[the_oracle]

Mario,
How did you know that I just got some RGDs?............ :lol: :lol:
Dang, guess secrets can't be kept good for long............... :shock: :shock:

ctvu,
Don't worry. Once they've settled down, I'll give you the pics.
Btw, waiting to meet you at Aquarama............. :lol: :lol:


Sanie.

[Merrilyn]

ctvu, you have seen Red Gold Diamonds at my home when you were here last. :wink:

I have three of them in the four foot tank, along with my pride and joy, an albino red gold diamond.

You'll have to look closer next time :P :P :P

[ctvu]

Hi LR

Yes I still remember those 3 and albino one, and I did took the pic of them secretly :wink: :wink: they look so stunning and they are really rare pcs :shock: :shock: I gotta admit it. How are they now? they've grown for sure.

"Next time" sounds promises, I am looking forward to meeting you all again.

To Mario and Sanie

I don't think we can't keep secret from Mario :wink: :wink: , even though he is living in another half of the earth, he got an eye every where, am I right? Mario :wink: :wink:
cheers

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi Merrylin,
Post some pictures of your albino red golden diamond, just want to see what they look like.

Hi Sanie,
I know that those RGD were split between the three individuals, they are nice looking fish and look after them.

Hi ctvu,
I have friends that do tell me what Sanie bought and how many, nice to have friends overseas.
Take care.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[the_oracle]

Ya Merrilyn, Post those pics, will ya?
I've seen ARGD before, but I always wanna see it again........................

ctvu,
Makes me wonder if all my movements are being watched. :lol: :lol:

Mario,
Got to salute you. Your source is definitely a good one..............
8-) 8-) 8-)


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
I found some pictures of the ARGD and they are not my discus.
Mario

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[ctvu]

Hi Sanie,
I found some pictures of the ARGD and they are not my discus.
Mario

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hi Mario

That means you got some RDG uumm how fantastic!! I think I should apply immigration in Canada :wink: :wink:
Anyway thanks for pic of ARGD.

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
I have two females RGD and some golden albino's, will try to cross them and see what happens.
Picture of the male golden albino and female red golden diamond.

[the_oracle]

Mario,
Hey man , thanks for the pics. of ARGD.............They're beautiful. It's still new in the market. Heard that it costs SG$2500 for a 3'' fish. Wow, it's not within my reach. I guess I'll have to wait for you. So, better hurry in your project..................


Sanie.

[brew3]

Mario,
Hey man , thanks for the pics. of ARGD.............They're beautiful. It's still new in the market. Heard that it costs SG$2500 for a 3'' fish. Wow, it's not within my reach. I guess I'll have to wait for you. So, better hurry in your project..................


Sanie.

Hi Sanie,
You have to be very patient when breeding these strain, proper conductivity, pH, etc.
I will try and set them up next week and see what happens.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[ctvu]

Hi Mario & Sanie

wow that is very expensive (ARDG) SG$2500.

Good luck to you project Mario.

Have a nice week-end all

ctvu

[the_oracle]

ctvu,
Yeah...........They're much too expensive for me. :cry: :cry:
Can just admire them from pictures only ..................
Well, I guess we'll have to wait for Mario.
Hopefully everything works out good.Then he'll be able to ship some for you & me.................. :lol: :lol: :lol:


Mario,
All the best in your project................. :D :D
Keep us updated....................
And pics. too................


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie & ctvu,
Any new strain that the breeders do come out with are expensive and it will be cheaper down the road, i.e. GLSS (non PB) from Lee Koon Yen were selling for $540.00US when they were first released last year and now it is much cheaper and you could buy them for $120.00 for a 3" fish.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[Merrilyn]

Hi Sanie and Mario. I understood that this new strain of Albino Red Gold Diamond was not yet released to the world market. It is to be released in Germany in November, from what I hear.

Anyway, here is my baby, a very young ARGD.

[the_oracle]

Mario,
That'll always be the case. They're very very expensive when first introduced to the market. Then, as time goes by and breeders are capable of producing this strain on a larger scale, the price will eventually go down.............As for now, I guess ctvu and me will just have to wipe off our saliva more often until, maybe next year.............. 8-)
And when prices finally go down, I'll definitely gonna have some of them swimming in my tank. But, for how long? It's anybody's guess.............

Merrilyn,
I was told the same thing too. Maybe, I guess this is only the introduction. More are yet to come..................
But, you are one lucky lady...............so to speak........ 8-) 8-)
I was offered the amount stated for those ARGD, but I guess I'll just have to give it a miss this time cause the price is way above my budget........ :cry: :cry: Next time, maybe. When they're cheaper..........
BTW, that is one gorgeous ARGD you got there. Keep us updated will ya? And more pics................ :wink: :wink: :wink:


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Merrylin and Sanie,
The ARGD is available on the market If you are willing to pay the price but one breeder in Asia will be releasing his F2 and F3 in Germany during the discus show.
Pictures of the ARGD similar to Ladyred's.
I hope the Golden Albino that I have is old enough.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[the_oracle]

Mario,
How much will that be? Will it be available in SG soon?

''I hope the Golden Albino that I have is old enough''

What do you mean by that? You're up to something aren't you? :lol: :lol:
Anyway, good luck to whatever you're up to................
And don't forget, keep us updated................


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
Hope the golden albino is old enough = mature, I know a breeder that has some shooting star's with red pupil.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[ctvu]

Hi Sanie and Mario. I understood that this new strain of Albino Red Gold Diamond was not yet released to the world market. It is to be released in Germany in November, from what I hear.

Anyway, here is my baby, a very young ARGD.

Hi LR

Your beauti baby has grown indeed, the colour starts showing up and look at his/her eyes wooooow!!!

I am looking forward to seeing your beauti again.

Thanks for your pic.

ctvu

[the_oracle]

Merrilyn,
Where did you get ARGD from? Anybody brings in Albino in AU?


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
Ladyred bought the ARGD through somebody and it came from Singapore. There are albino's available in Australia imported from Penang.
Mario

:) :) :) :)

[ctvu]

Hi Sanie

See I told you Mario got an eye on every where, so watch out your move lol.
And LR is going to get some more RDG. that they look very clean though and are big size too.

ctvu

[the_oracle]

Mario,
You seem to know everything that's going on in this hobby.......... Guess I'll have to be extra quiet the next time I have something up................
8-) 8-) 8-)

ctvu,
Man, this guy got his ears and eyes everywhere in this hobby.
:shock: :shock: :shock:
So, got to keep a low profile these days.......
Any ARGD coming your way?


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi ctvu & Sanie,
I do get my feedback from my friends.
There is a new shipment of Alenquer Albino's for sale from Penang by an importer in Australia and the ARGD are F2 from a Singapore home breeder.
Mario

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[Merrilyn]

Sanie, sorry for the delay in answering. I missed this thread.

My albino RGD came in thru SLS in Sydney. Kevin hand picked him for me, as well as the three other RGD I purchased at the same time.

There are six new RGD coming my way once they are out of quarantine. These are bigger fish, ready to pair off, also hand picked by Kev, so I will be hoping for some fry in the near future. As far as I know, these are still the only RGD in Australia, although SLS have now another three juveniles for sale.

[the_oracle]

Mario,
You have good source indeed.
How's your albino doing? Any pairing yet? Keep us updated......
And more pics. to ga along........................


Merrilyn,
Kev has good quality stocks. You must have a big project going on............. :lol: :lol:
Didn't know that there are only limited number of RGDs in AU.............
But, not to worry, once your big project kicks off, there'll be RGDs aplenty in AU.
Good Luck.................
:D :D


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
I do have good sources of fish and information.
Merrylin has something cooking over there, let her explain it to you.
Mario

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[the_oracle]

''I do have good sources of fish and information.''

Mario,
I know that by now................
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I roughly know Merrilyn has something up.
You should see her new tank...................
It's HUGE...............
Must be a HUGE project to go along.........................
8-) 8-) 8-)


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
I wish that I have the room for a tank like Merrylin's, it will be a wonderful show tank and I suspect she has plans for some nice looking discus, etc.
Check out the progress of those Spotted Eruptions.
Mario

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[mcloughlin2]

That bright red spotted eruption in the first pic looks awsome! :D

[brew3]

Hi mcloughlin2,
Thank you very much.

Hi Sanie and ctvu,
Picture of the Blue Knight.
Mario

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[ctvu]

Hi Mario

This fish looks awesome too, red eyes round body.
May I ask? Is it the same with Blue Moon or White Butterfly? Thanks

ctvu

[Merrilyn]

Mario, the blue knight is a very beautiful fish.

Congratulations. Have you spawned this fish yet?

[the_oracle]

Mario,
That is an awesome BK......................
Really love the shape.
Not ready to breed yet?


Sanie.

[brew3]

Is it the same with Blue Moon or White Butterfly

Hi ctvu,
I have no idea what Blue Moon looks like and the White Butterfly is the white PB.
I purchased those Blue Knight's discus from Wayne Ng Discus Centre last year when they were approx. 2" and they are approx. 16 months old and about 8" right now.

Hi Merrilyn,
The BK females are ready but the males won't be fertile till they are 2 years or older, just have to be patient with them.
Mario

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[brew3]

Hi Sanie and ctvu,
The white eruption pair spawned and have approx. 100 to 200 wigglers right now - just got lucky on their first spawn.
Mario

[Merrilyn]

Wonderful news Mario.

Congratulations.

[brew3]

Hi Merrilyn,
Thank you very much and when are you getting some new stock.
Mario

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[the_oracle]

Mario,
Updates on your latest spawning please............
Post some pics. will ya................


Sanie.

[ctvu]

:thumb :thumb :thumb :thumb :thumb :wave2 :wave2 :wave2 :wave2 :wave2

Yeeehaaa! How wonderful

Congratulation Mario and please keep us updated.

Regards

ctvu

Ps: May I have some of them? :oops: :oops: :wink:

[the_oracle]

Yep...........
Me too.......Ship some to SG.......
I'll be waiting for them............
:lol: :lol: :lol:


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie & ctvu,
The spawn dwindled down between 50 to 100, young parents and inexperienced, attached pictures and it is hard to see the fry in peat water.
They should be better on the next spawn.
Mario

:( :(

[brew3]

High body spotted eruption.

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[discusme]

I am jealous Mario :D 8-) .
You should move to Australia :D :evil: .

Cheers,
Ronny

[brew3]

Hi Ronny,
Just be patient and wait a few months longer, something may come up during the discus competition in China around November 8 to the 11th.
It is hard to ship you fish unless you have an import licence, QT premise, etc.
Don't forget that I used to live over there many moons ago.
Mario

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[discusme]

Hi Mario,

Yeah, you were here moons ago :D. Maybe i should move there :lol:. Need a water changer guy ? :D

Cheers,
Ronny

[brew3]

Hi Ronny,
I have the centralized system, water change is done in 0.5 hrs. by flipping a switch and the only manual operation is done by opening the drainage valve to change water and reclose when water is changed.
I can't afford a water changer as I'm retired.
Mario

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[ctvu]

Hi Ronny

Sorry mate if he wanted a “water boy” :) :) I would be the first application. Just j/k :) :)

Hi Mario

We hope the next spawn will be better. All the best
Is there any different pair among them?
They look so stunning – my mouth is watering now :oops: :oops:

Cheers

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
Usually happens on the first spawn, they will be better further down the road. Wait till November for the good news.
Picture 005 male and 007 female.
Mario

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[discusme]

Hi Ctvu,

No worries, I am sure that he needs more than one "water boy" ;) :D.

Cheers,
Ronny

[ctvu]

Hi Ronny

That is a good one! I agree with you.

Hi Mario

Thanks for pictures. They are high body indeed.

Cheers

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi Ronny and ctvu,
Thank you very much, that's the best that I could do.
Mario

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[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
How about this wood carved SE.
Mario

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[the_oracle]

Mario,
That is one good masterpiece...............
Yours or Wayne's?


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
It was a gift from Wayne for helping him in the central system.
Mario

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[the_oracle]

Mario,
Oh lucky you...........
You always have something unique....
If you're tired of that carving, bring it to SG and give it to me.........
I'll treasure that for sure................


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
I'll ask Wayne to have some more made, maybe I could swap with whatever you have hanging on your neck, the metal carving.Ha!Ha!
Mario

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[the_oracle]

Mario,
You mean this one?
I won't part with this one either............



Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sanie,
I should have bought one when I was in Singapore, Wayne did buy one with your help and the discus emblem is very nice.
Mario

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[the_oracle]

Mario,
Yea ........You should have got one for yourself...........
I got a pair for Wayne and he said he's gonna breed them.......... :lol: :lol: :lol:


Sanie.

[ctvu]

Hi Sanie,
How about this wood carved SE.
Mario

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Hi Mario

I think I have seen this somewhere uummm!! That is nice Spotted Eruption :wink: :wink: anyway.

Cheers

ctvu

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
How do you like those pictures so far, I will send you more If you could find extra room for them.
Mario

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[ctvu]

Hi Mario

Thank you very much for those pics, they are indeed magnificent :shock: :shock: . You make me want every single strain that you sent to me.
Much appreciated

Regards

Ctvu

Ps: please check your email

[brew3]

Hi ctvu,
Sent those pictures so that you could drool on them and maybe in the near future there should be more available down under.
Mario

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[ctvu]

Hi Mario

Not only me but also many of us down under here have been drooling on them already, :oops: :oops:
Being honest, I’d love to be tortured by your nice fish Mario :whip :whip

Thanks for your pics.

Cheers

ctvu

[the_oracle]

Mario,
Cooooooooooooolllllllllllllllllll................. ....


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi ctvu & Sanie,
Thank you very much, how do you like this one.
Mario

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[ctvu]

Hi Mario

:shock: :shock: :thumb :thumb He is very "handsome" :) :) . That is becoming one of my collection to be :).

Cheers

ctvu

[the_oracle]

Mario,
Can't wait for mine to grow up and look just like him............
He's so coooooollllll!!!!!!!!


Sanie.

[ctvu]

Hi Mario and Sanie

I totally agree with you Sanie he is so 8-) 8-) 8-) look at his body so "hot" and "sexy" :roll: :roll: - high body.
Apprarently Kev has a pair of BK that just arrived yesterday. Let's check it out, uummm as usual kev never stops teasing us with all nice fish.

Have a nice week-end

ctvu

[the_oracle]

ctvu,
You better get some or you'll have non-stop nightmares.................
They're selling like hot cakes.........Better hurry.......


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi ctvu & Sanie,
How about this pair.
Mario

:oops: :oops: :oops:

[ctvu]

Hi Mario

:colour :colour I only wish they were in my tank. All I do is now just dream on :)

ctvu

[the_oracle]

Mario,
Man, they're huge and not to mention AWESOME..................

ctvu,
Yeh, how I wish they're in my tank .............
I only have smaller ones. Really can't wait to see them grow.................


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi ctvu & Sanie,
They are about 19 months old and I did try them out but the male is not ready. Maybe I'll get lucky later on down the road.
Mario

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[discusme]

wow, that's huge Mario :).

Cheers,
Ronny

[brew3]

Hi Ronny,
Thanks buddy, they aren't that big 8" to 9" from mouth to tail and 10" from top to bottom fin. You should be able to get some between 2" to 3" when the main man comes along to China in November.
Mario

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[dgraphic]

that's awesome.

[brew3]

Hi dgraphic,
Those are awesome discus but they do eat a lot too.
Thanks
Mario

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[Merrilyn]

Oh Mario, if they're eating too much, just send them back with our friend, and I'll feed them for you. :lol:

Beautiful fish, I love them.

I've already got my order in for some 2 inch ones. LOL

[the_oracle]

Merrilyn,
Love the way you put it.
:lol: :lol:
They're HUGE..........
It's no wonder if the eat a lot too.............


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Merrilyn,
I'm in contact with your friend and we should meet in China shortly and your friend will be bringing some smaller one's home, those one's are expensive and will cost a mint to have them shipped.

Hi Sanie,
Yours will get to be about the same size too, feed them good and with proper water chemistry.
Mario

[the_oracle]

Mario,
Yeah.......You bet I will. With lots and lots a TLC, I hope nothing goes wrong.........
They'll be HUGE...........Just like yours.........
Hope you have a safe journey to China, and send my regards to Wayne while you're there...........
And, don't forget...........Pics. and more pics. once you're back from China..............


Sanie.

[brew3]

Thanks Sanie.
I should be posting a lot of pictures when I do get back from China around the end of November.
Mario

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Sindhu]

Mario,
you're bad! as usual making people drool over those gorgous collection of yours. Keep it up, hee, hee.

Sindhu

[the_oracle]

Mario,
You better do that (taking pics.).............
More pics. cause I'll never get bored with discus pics.


Sanie.

[brew3]

Hi Sindhu,
Nice to see you around at the Discus Forum, just showing part of my collection and still have lots to go.

Hi Sanie,
There will be lots of discus pictures.
Mario

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[brew3]

How about these.

[brew3]

Spotted fish.

[mcloughlin2]

Is that a giant goraumi ^ ....??

[discusme]

Wow Mario, is that your culling machine ? :D .. What fish is that ? Looks like gourami but never seen that colour.

Btw, what strain in your spotted picture ? They are very nice :).

Regards,
Ronny

[Merrilyn]

Ahhhh more of your beauties Mario.

Love them all.

Keep those pics coming.

[ctvu]

Hi Mario

That is giant fish I have never sseen this "strain" :wink: :wink: before.

Now the spotted fish is defenitely my top priority. lol

ctvu

[brew3]

Thank you very much.
That's a giant gourami that I have for over 10 years and the other picture are of the golden LSS, planning to bring some more back and it is a cross from 14 bars albino with a white spotted eruption (white clout), the young juvies look exactly like the white eruptions but with red rabbit eyes, pupil and iris are red.
Mario

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[brew3]

A batch of 3 weeks old fry.

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[brew3]

Some pictures of the 14 bars albino snakeskins.
Mario

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