Cuipeua "Cousins" or Pacovals

[Second Hand Pat]

Here are the Cuipeua "cousins" from Mark (Discus Origins). There guys are actually called Pacovals. A lot of potential in these two and hoping they will be royal (or near royal) and male. I am pretty sure that the current Cuipeua crew only has two males (based on size, straitions and behaviour)

Same fish



and the second. My favorite of the two.

[DiscusBR]

Gorgeus discus, Pat! Your stock keeps getting bigger and better.

I have never heard of Pacovals. But what do I know? They look amazing, though.

[Second Hand Pat]

Mauro, if I recall what Mark said the Pacoval collection point is very close to where the Cuipeua's are collected from but they do not actually mix in the wild.

Yes, I am trying to improve my stock as I go.

[Second Hand Pat]

These two are coloring up nice especially for young sub-adults.

[dagray]

Pat,
What is the difference between a regular Pacoval and a Royal Pacoval? And yes you have some gorgeous fish.

Dave

[Second Hand Pat]

Hi Dave, the amount of striations govern whether the fish is called a regular, semi-royal or royal. A royal will be almost fully striations across the body and a semi-royal will be partly striated. I believe there are percentages which roughly describe both.
Pat

[Pardal]

Pat , your stock is getting better and better, nice coloration can't wait to see them fully grown.

Julian.

[joanstone]

You sure have a stunning collection of discus. My favorite actually. I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to do wilds, but your success is something to aspire to.

[Second Hand Pat]

Pat , your stock is getting better and better, nice coloration can't wait to see them fully grown.

Julian.

Thanks Julian, I believe these guys are going to be very nice.

[Second Hand Pat]

You sure have a stunning collection of discus. My favorite actually. I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to do wilds, but your success is something to aspire to.

Thanks Joan, I really appreciate that. If you ever decide to cross that bridge will be happy to help.

[joanstone]

Thanks, it's something I keep in the back of my mind if I end up moving back to Maine. My water source there would be much more conducive to wilds than my current water here in VT.

[Second Hand Pat]

This fish is showing so much potential. It has grown a good inch plus so a bit over five inches, still a sub-adult.

[dagray]

Very pretty fish, and great photography.

Dave

[Second Hand Pat]

Thanks Dave

[blueluv]

This fish is showing so much potential. It has grown a good inch plus so a bit over five inches, still a sub-adult.

Wow beautiful! You're really good with wilds. I'm going to have to call you the WD Whisperer