Flamingos

[Discus-n00b]

Couple new Flamingo shots, same as the mercuries...flash on top of the camera, very "real" and not as "perfect" as usual. Very nice shape and color to these.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/flamingo1b4b.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/flamingo1b3b.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/flamingo1b2b.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo1b1b.jpg

[ockyra215]

They look very nice I need more tank space lol:D

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks. These are my first red discus surprisngly, really impressed with them. I find myself staring at them all the time wondering how they can be so red.

[dpt8]

Beautiful !! Great shape.. Good job,

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks!

The Flamingos started showing signs of pairing tonight, and they are around the 4-4.5" mark. I've seen the papilla and have determined I have at least 1 male and 1 female out of the 4. And tentativly guess I have another male and female by the coloration. Females tend to be more red or a fuller red. They are dancing in the same tank the ABDt's are dancing....its getting exciting in there.

[Discus-n00b]

Heres the female thats trying to lay eggs right now
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo39.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo33.jpg

Heres the male shes chosen (right) and the other supposed male sparring. I personally find the other male more attractive....funny how love works.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo38.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo37.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo36.jpg

Here is the male (left) keeping the other female in line.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo34.jpg

And a large headshot for good measure.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingohead1.jpg

[Eddie]

Amazing pictures Matt and gorgeous flamingos! Those pictures of them kissing are priceless!


Thanks for sharing them and take care!

Eddie

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks Eddie. All the other ones of them kissing and fighting turned out blurry. Theres a lot going on in this tank now between the flamingos and ABD throwbacks (pics in my other thread of them).

[Eddie]

Thanks Eddie. All the other ones of them kissing and fighting turned out blurry. Theres a lot going on in this tank now between the flamingos and ABD throwbacks (pics in my other thread of them).


LOL, in that last picture, I can see the fishes nose hairs! :D

[dan1]

Wow! they are a lot redder than I thought. Very nice and very lucky, got 2 pairs out of 4. Did they come from Kenny? He used to have a lot of Flamingos, but not lately.

Good luck and beautiful picture, hope to see some frys soon.

[Discus-n00b]

Lol Eddie!

Thanks Dan, yes they came from Kenny.

[DiscusKev]

Good shots Matt, that female is very nice, I like the red in it and the shape is good too.

The breeding "hormones" are flying around crazy in the tank haha, I agree with Eddie, the "kissing" shots are priceless.

good luck,

[Discus-n00b]

Just playing with some camera settings...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingofacing.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingofacing1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/discusblackworm.jpg