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Adam wrote:Ed_R, I take it that's a derogatory term for Discus. I've never heard that one before, the gibberfish is some sort of perch like fish if I remember correctly. I like it, I like it. Got anymore, I need to know all these terms so that I have a better chance of getting my green card.

Green CardEh? Leaving for the states with zebras away from the missus?

A life of computers and fish......

Don't worry Tristan, you're not going to get rid of me that easily. Just leaving my options open that's all. I did apply for one many moons ago but got refused. I guess America wasn't ready for me yet.

NO, no, no, it's a personal term I use for all those silly Frontosa that these AFrican-crazy fisheads keep
THere's probably 7 different kinds of frontosa, according to the 'experts', and which one a particular fish is depends on , as far as I can tell, the mood of the guy doing the answering and whether or not he likes the guy doing the asking.

I'm not really anti frontosa , but I don't want to see them EVERYWHERE! AUGH!

Hi Adam,

Problems with discus.NO . Only solutions. See me or Sid anytime.
Anyway back to your Frontosas or was that Gibberfish !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check out www.fishfinder.co.uk. Check under Shops.There is a Guy on there who specialises only in Frontosas both wild and his captive bred young. Will be much cheaper than the shops and you will have more choice. I have noticed some very poorly coloured specimens at LFS's.

Regards,
Des.
PS. Hows your baby Otos doing ?!!!!!!

Adam wrote:Don't worry Tristan, you're not going to get rid of me that easily. Just leaving my options open that's all. I did apply for one many moons ago but got refused. I guess America wasn't ready for me yet.

Not trying to get rid of you - but if you were to go, what area would you go for

Hi Des,

The ottos didn't do so well of the 12 eggs that they laid only 2 hatched out. The 2 that survived were quite badly deformed , bent pec fins and "bullish" type snouts. I thought that it would be better not to raise them so I culled them Could this have been the hard shell syndrome. I don't understand what happened , I haven't changed a thing in the tank.

Thanks for offering to help with the Discus and the info on the Fronts, I think I'll be needing it as I have never kept Discus before. Just a quick question about Discus, German or Malaysian? Everyone keeps on saying German as they are hardier. Apparently the Malaysian ones are too use to regular daily water changes and it's difficult to keep this up. Is this true?

Tristan, down south I guess where you get sub tropical temps, Miami seems nice. Miami Vice left a lasting impression on me, maybe I'd live on a boat get a fat Croc and wear no socks. What do you think.

No wonder they wouldn't let you in the country;)

Adam wrote: Tristan, down south I guess where you get sub tropical temps, Miami seems nice. Miami Vice left a lasting impression on me, maybe I'd live on a boat get a fat Croc and wear no socks. What do you think.

Yeah, but you have to wear a peach jacket and roll the sleves up

I am hopefully going to get ver to Florida as a friend of mine has a work placement over there for a year starting in June- last time i was there i was 5 years old, I don't remember much

Hi Sid,

What type of Discus do you breed?.
I bought some 10 cm Checkerboards last weekend.
Off to see Mark Evenden at Devotedly Discus this weekend. Have bought his Jorg Stendker discus many years ago. They were terrific. Lets see what he's got now.. This Discus lark is addictive isnt it?!!!!!! As if I didnt know.!!!!!
Was trawling through some discus sites when I came upon your write up about your trip to the German Discus show and the Discus celebrities you met. Cool. Looks like you missed out on meeting Mark, on your trip.

Regards,
Des.

Hi Des
I have blue snakeskins,Marlboros........and a brilliant turq x rsg pair.......keep spawning ,but I dont have time to do anying with them at the moment..........coz of catfish lol.............I find em addictive too.
Mark Evenden eh.............hes a really good guy ..tell him Squid said Hi ..............If you want a nice fish from him ......check out his red turqs...........the best I have seen ............good luck at the weekend .and let us know what you buy

Hi Des,

I love Checkerboards too, let me know if Mark has any decent Red -Turqs available as i would love to get my hands on a decent pair (or even just the one fish)

cheers
Tristan

Hi Sid and Tristan,
Red Turquoise is what I was going there for.
Phoned him up a few days ago and he said he had about 20 of the 14cm Red Turks. I remember from a few years ago that the Stendker strain always had the males with more pointed dorsals. Will let you know , what is available.
Regards,
Des.

Remember and tell him that SQUID says Hi ok.....and you can give me all the goss when you get back

Hi Sid,

Told him that Squid said Hi.He was "chuffed".
He only had 5 large red turks. Bought 2 today.(Might cross them with my Checkerboards) The others werent "show "quality.He is due some more in 4 to 6 weeks time.
He told me that you won a prize in his January special day raffle.
I think the far eastern discus have overtaken the Germans when it comes to top quality discus.
Will go and see Paul and Angie Lucas from Discus South when I am in Southampton in a couple of weeks time.

Regards,
Des.

Hi Des................he sent me a message to say you had been to see him ............said you were a great laugh .
If you get the chance .go and see John Dempsie at Leicester Discus................hes has in my opinion.....the best discus in the country..........if not europe at the moment............ http://www.leicesterdiscus.co.uk ...................i think the fish are sh*t hot........are a wee bit pricy.........but not as much as zebs
If ya go to discus south ..........say to Paul .............Squid says hi again ................I get around me lol