27 replies to this topic

[gibbs]

A couple of cents is all Discus are worth, then fools pay a $100 each for them. hahaha

[BiGz]

Well I guess I'll put my 2c worth in seeing as I love my big Americans. While I enjoy the colours of Malawi's I just find there isn't one particular fish that stands out for me. I find white sand and limestone rock rather boring, which is usually the setting they are kept in.

What I like about keeping Americans is their size potential. Certain species are not common. Their appearance. (Can't tell me even a common as muck convict with a huge nuptial hump isn't cool).

I still am in awe of a Jaguar with vibrant hues such as this:

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And how they vary a lot. Sadly not many if any Jags that look as spectacular as that around.

Or the spectacular sheen and size of a Large Umbee. I could go on but I won't

[Neakit]

and all those colours are made to look like paintings by marine fish...

[jslayz]

and all those colours are made to look like paintings by marine fish...

True but I want to have a life !!
Very involved to keep marines and much more expensive too.
Dont want to spend all my time and money just maintaining a tank either wanna enjoy it too.

Lots of Americans can get over 12 inches and look very cool and get interesting personalities with some size.

Personal taste though int it.

J

[Neakit]

you have never done a marine properly then have you.........
i used to change my water once a month.

Edited by Neakit, 14 April 2011 - 04:57 PM.

[the pulpican man]

marine tanks are easy to maintain if you spend $ on all the right equipment, my boss's 2000L marine tank only requires feeding and 1 waterchange a week, but he's spent about $30 000 on the whole setup haha, amazing tank though, fun to look after too.

[tha_krust]

IMO if Discus were cheaper, they would be a main stay in the hobby, BUT......... I think the scare factor is still there from how Discus use to be VERY hard to keep.

i agree??. they are no harder than any other fish. it all depends if you get sucked into all the water chemistry bs. asian bred discus are bred in plain ol tapwater.

Edited by tha_krust, 14 April 2011 - 11:04 PM.

[tha_krust]

A couple of cents is all Discus are worth, then fools pay a $100 each for them. hahaha

as i do import them i can tell you they still cost more than that, but the mark up in shops is past the point of ridiculous...i sell mine 1/3 cheaper..gotta say though , every house ive been to with a fish shed..no wonder there are africans everywhere , should be able to get dozens for a few cents. obviously they are easy maintainable, easy to breed and dont require alot of skill to keep.