My New Discus

[PaulineMi]

Having thought about this for at least a year I finally did it.  Here are my new discus from Mike Beal, Central Ohio Discus. They arrived this morning.  I don't have full lighting on them yet so they can used to the new environment.

Penang Eruption


Albino Leopard


Blue Fire Jewel


White Butterfly

[Mugwump]

Those are beautiful....wow...good luck with them..

[LizStreithorst]

Very nice quaity fish, Pauline.  They will look even better once they settle in.  Congrats!

[PaulineMi]

Thanks Liz and Jon.

Liz, thanks for telling me about Mike.  He said the Blue Fire Jewel will be a rose red with blue over the head and body. Even after just a few hours I can see these fish starting to blossom.

[b125killer]

congratulation, Them are  beautiful discus.

[LizStreithorst]

Thanks Liz and Jon.

Liz, thanks for telling me about Mike.  He said the Blue Fire Jewel will be a rose red with blue over the head and body. Even after just a few hours I can see these fish starting to blossom.

I wondered about the Blue Fire Jewel.  It sounds like one of those stupid names that Discus breeders give thier fish, and I suppose it is.  But who would buy it if the breeder had described it as a fish originating from a Blue Diamone/Rose Red cross and refined over several generations?  To me it looks like a Cobalt but now that I know how he described how it will look as adult, I think that it will turn out to be your most interesting looking fish.  Granted, the others will be flashier, but I'm not a huge fan of Discus that look like they went to the beauty parlor to have their colors painted on.

I hope to work with a similar cross soon.  You're a member of Simply.  You'll be able to see the pics.  http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?101691-What-would-these-babies-look-like  Post #5.

[BallAquatics]

Congrats Pauline, it's always so much fun getting new fish!

Dennis

[PaulineMi]

Yes Liz...that thread seems to be exactly what my fish is all about. I was almost disappointed when I first put it into the tank. Dark and all those bars.  It's lightening up and getting prettier as it settles in though.

Best of luck with your work on the cross.

[PaulineMi]

Thanks Dennis.  I've entered very new territory with this group! 

[ilroost]

great looking fish. wishing you the best of luck with them

[JR]

Very nice.

[PaulineMi]

Thank you ilroost and JR.

[Frank The Plumber]

That is a really nice looking Penang Eruption. The Albino is sweet looking too. I love those striated types.

[PaulineMi]

Now it's my responsibility to keep these guys growing and healthy.  I'm looking forward to it.

[Mugwump]

How old are they?.....What size??.....just curious..