How do these look?..

[JonC]

These are for sale in my area. What do you guys think? Do they look healthy?
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[Trier20]

How much do they want for them and what size are they?

[JonC]

Albino Red Gold Diamond Discus: 4"


White Butterfly Discus: 4.5"


Each $30 or both for $50.

[Second Hand Pat]

How old are they?

[Trier20]

They look a bit stunted IMO

[Second Hand Pat]

They look a bit stunted IMO

Thinking the same thing Brandon

[JonC]

How old are they?

No clue..

[Larry Bugg]

Look stunted to me also.

[Eddie]

Less than average IMO

[JonC]

That's what I need. I was thinking the eyes were a little big.. Thanks

[Kal-El]

$50 an't bad for two 4-4.5" fish. Although they are a little stunt and less then average looking they at least look better then some LFS discus. If you don't care about them being a little stunt then go for it. With proper care they may actually grow nicely.

[Trier20]

$50 an't bad for two 4-4.5" fish. Although they are a little stunt and less then average looking they at least look better then some LFS discus. If you don't care about them being a little stunt then go for it. With proper care they may actually grow nicely.

I agree. I picked up some severely stunted fish not to long ago(2-2.5in @6mo) and I have gotten an inch growth on one in 3 weeks. So you never know. If you like em buy em. They are your fish not ours!

[rdiscus]

They look good in your tank, but won't grow :)

[a volar]

Definetly not the best discus I have seen, but they look healty and the price is low.

[camuth8]

Definetly not the best discus I have seen, but they look healty and the price is low.

Definitely. Not great discus, but they're healthy and low-priced.

[DiscusDrew]

Sometimes I wanna scream.... They are stunted, and there are so many GOOD suppliers out there my friend, quality of stock is the key to success in this hobby. If you like them dont get me wrong do what you do, but those wouldnt have even stopped me if I was looking over craigslist. I personally would rather see you buy slightly smaller fish for the same amounts or less and eventually have absolutely beautiful fish, and easily even my fish if bought would match the size of those fish within a few months, where those fish will most likely not grow much beyond where they are. And even if they did, it would not make up for the genetic flaws that seem apparent as well, whoever bred those fish didnt know a whole hell of a lot about what they were doing.

[moon_knight1971]

Football shaped = average/bad
Round shape = good

Joey!

[Larry Bugg]

Sometimes I wanna scream.... They are stunted, and there are so many GOOD suppliers out there my friend, quality of stock is the key to success in this hobby. If you like them dont get me wrong do what you do, but those wouldnt have even stopped me if I was looking over craigslist. I personally would rather see you buy slightly smaller fish for the same amounts or less and eventually have absolutely beautiful fish, and easily even my fish if bought would match the size of those fish within a few months, where those fish will most likely not grow much beyond where they are. And even if they did, it would not make up for the genetic flaws that seem apparent as well, whoever bred those fish didnt know a whole hell of a lot about what they were doing.

I'm with you on this one. Not sure why anyone would recommend buying fish that are sub par. The price is low because the fish are sub par so that doesn't make the price a great deal in my book. Yes, some stunted fish will continue to grow but.............some will not and most will not reach their potential. Why take the chance when there are so many suppliers of great quality discus. JMO

[rdiscus]

They're gone, someone bought them ...

[Chicago Discus]

The price is very reasonable and it could be a good way for you to experience taking care of Discus, you can learn from each other and later you can get some higher quality Discus. If you don't plan on breeding, showing or care about the quality they are fine. Look I have a whole tank In my house (out of public view) that I call the "short bus tank" and those are some of my favorite fish are they are not going to win any contest but neither am I LOL.. If you like them then get them but understand that they are just pets and not the greatest examples of Discus but with that said its up to you.......Josie

[Chicago Discus]

They're gone, someone bought them ...


whoops missed that LOL....Josie