A Fallen Member (Illinois) Benefit Sale

[DiscusLoverJeff]

Hello Friends,

In a previous post, I noted that a very good friend (Mike Beranek) and discus lover passed away last week at the age of 49 (almost 50) from a massive heart attack.

A little bit about Mike can be read here.

http://www.strangfh.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10834/id/2878711

I attended the wake for Mike yesterday with my wife and let me tell you how much of a popular person Mike was; it took us 40 minutes just to get to his family. That is how long the line was at 4:00 in the afternoon, just an hour after the church opened up for public viewing. Their were hundreds of people still waiting by the time we got to see his family.

On to the fish.

His family asked me to take care of his fish and find them a good home. Here are some picks of Mike's fish. I picked them up and they settled in nicely in my tank. But I do need the space so hopefully we can sell them all very quickly. Again, this sale is going to go to his family to help them out in this time of need.

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0872_zps9f287177.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0870_zpscf8b303b.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0867_zps97ca98ee.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0866_zps3971583b.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0864_zps76ea1671.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0881_zps786cce0c.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0880_zps408aefa9.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0879_zps4f59998b.jpg

There are 15 discus, 12 Altum Flora (3 runts that Mike didn't have the heart to cull), 1 blue diamond male and 2 snake-skins (pair, not proven yet).

There are 2 proven pair of Altum Flora (they have the albino gene from the mother which was an Albino Red Spotted Green) $200.00 per pair

The Snake-skins (not proven) are $150.00

The rest of the discus (not including the runts) are at a very respectable $60.00 each (size range from 4.5 to 5.5)

If you are interested in all I feel $650.00 is very respectful. If someone does decide to take them all, I will include 2 young beautiful Marlboro Reds (4.5/5").

This is a local pickup because I don't have the means to ship them right now.

I will PM my PayPal information to anyone who would like to help.

Thank you all very much for thoughts, prayers and support for our Fallen Member.


Regards,

Jeff

[Cgm2012]

Hi. I'm Saykham's bro in law. He Told me About this and I may be interested in the snakeskins. By chance do you know if the are blue or red snakeskin? Thanks

[DiscusLoverJeff]

I could use your help here Simply members.

[brewmaster15]

Jeff,

Maybe if someone out there near you can help out and ship them for you can widen area for potential buyers. These really are some nice looking fish at a great price and for a great cause.

-al

[rdruz]

Hi Jeff,

I live in the Chicago area and I am interested in helping out by purchasing Mike's fish. Please send me an email at aplodontia@gmail.com.

Sincerely,
Robert




Hello Friends,

In a previous post, I noted that a very good friend (Mike Beranek) and discus lover passed away last week at the age of 49 (almost 50) from a massive heart attack.

A little bit about Mike can be read here.

http://www.strangfh.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10834/id/2878711

I attended the wake for Mike yesterday with my wife and let me tell you how much of a popular person Mike was; it took us 40 minutes just to get to his family. That is how long the line was at 4:00 in the afternoon, just an hour after the church opened up for public viewing. Their were hundreds of people still waiting by the time we got to see his family.

On to the fish.

His family asked me to take care of his fish and find them a good home. Here are some picks of Mike's fish. I picked them up and they settled in nicely in my tank. But I do need the space so hopefully we can sell them all very quickly. Again, this sale is going to go to his family to help them out in this time of need.

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0872_zps9f287177.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0870_zpscf8b303b.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0867_zps97ca98ee.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0866_zps3971583b.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0864_zps76ea1671.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0881_zps786cce0c.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0880_zps408aefa9.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/DiscusJeff/Mike%20Fish/DSC_0879_zps4f59998b.jpg

There are 15 discus, 12 Altum Flora (3 runts that Mike didn't have the heart to cull), 1 blue diamond male and 2 snake-skins (pair, not proven yet).

There are 2 proven pair of Altum Flora (they have the albino gene from the mother which was an Albino Red Spotted Green) $200.00 per pair

The Snake-skins (not proven) are $150.00

The rest of the discus (not including the runts) are at a very respectable $60.00 each (size range from 4.5 to 5.5)

If you are interested in all I feel $650.00 is very respectful. If someone does decide to take them all, I will include 2 young beautiful Marlboro Reds (4.5/5").

This is a local pickup because I don't have the means to ship them right now.

I will PM my PayPal information to anyone who would like to help.

Thank you all very much for thoughts, prayers and support for our Fallen Member.


Regards,

Jeff

[Second Hand Pat]

Hi. I'm Saykham's bro in law. He Told me About this and I may be interested in the snakeskins. By chance do you know if the are blue or red snakeskin? Thanks

Jeff, another maybe interested party :)

[ompaathao]

I'm also interested in the SS pair. If you are free Friday I can pick them up.

[discus626]

I'm interested in one of proven pair "Altum Flora" if you can ship to Alhambra, CA 91801. If could, please let me know the price quote to ship.

[Evansdiscus]

Jeff,
I'm new here but I do live in IL and I'm interested. Could you send me a PM with a location and some info? I'd love to help!

[John_Nicholson]

Jeff if something works out where shipping is possible let me know. I would be interested in a proven pair.

Thanks.

-john

[ompaathao]

Update please on what's Been sold. I'm planning a trip to Gurnee this Friday.

[brett72586]

I am interested in the yellow ones. I can drive out there from cleveland sometime this week possibly. If they are taken already I will take two of the $60 discus.

[DiscusLoverJeff]

So sorry friends for not being around the last couple of days. I have been helping my wife with her ailing parents.

The snakeskins are now sold. But I do have all the Altum Flora's and male Blue Diamond available. I am talking to a friend about shipping information. I will get back to everyone this evening. And thank you all very much!!!!

[DiscusLoverJeff]

Hello again,

Here is my PayPal account jgsg94@ameritech.net

Anyone locally interested in coming by, give me a call or text and I will discuss when we can arrange to meet. This means a lot to me and it will mean even more to Mike's family.

Those interested in the fish outside IL I am still checking if I can get a source.

Thank you so very much again.

Regards,

Jeff Guardino
847-401-8572

[DiscusLoverJeff]

Hello friends,

I am very happy to announce that all of Mike's discus are spoken for from Meng and Kou in Milwaukee. They drove down and just left with buckets of fish.

I appreciate the thoughts and concerns from all of you. They are going to a good home.

Mike's family would also like to thank the forum as well for their support.

Jeff

[John_Nicholson]

Good deal.

-john

[MrFang]

Hello friends,

I am very happy to announce that all of Mike's discus are spoken for from Meng and Kou in Milwaukee. They drove down and just left with buckets of fish.

I appreciate the thoughts and concerns from all of you. They are going to a good home.

Mike's family would also like to thank the forum as well for their support.

Jeff


Thank you Jeff for welcoming us to your home and giving us this beautiful discus.

[ompaathao]

I must say... Jeff you are one down to earth guy. You answered my questions as honest as it could be and gave us one heck of a deal with so many brilliant looking Discus. Although I'm still researching the differences between the AF. I thank you for your services as a great friend and also to the hobby. Love your house and fish room. My wife has alway wanted a home like yours. I also Thankyou both for welcoming us in your home. You guys are great people.

[rickztahone]

That is such great news! I hope that helps the family in some way.

[Second Hand Pat]

Well done Jeff :)

[DiscusLoverJeff]

We were able to raise $700.00 for Mike's family. Thank you everyone!

[ompaathao]

Awesome!

[Keith Perkins]

Well done Jeff.

[Kal-El]

We were able to raise $700.00 for Mike's family. Thank you everyone!

Awesome Jeff. Thanks to you for helping and glad Milwaukee friends were able to help.

[dghby]

We were able to raise $700.00 for Mike's family. Thank you everyone!

well done Jeff, this is so nice to see.

[blueluv]

Well done Jeff