I did not have a good experience with Hans, although I expect if I were close enough to visit his facility and hand pick my discus I would have been much more satisfied. I wouldn't recommend ordering from him online.
Hey guys, apologies if this is in the wrong section-first post.
I am venturing into my first discus tank and it turns out I have 2 fantastic Discus breeders within 30 minutes of me: Discushatchery and Hans discus.
I have heard great things about both and that they both have been in the business for over 30 years.
Any first hand experience with either places? Thanks for any feedback
I did not have a good experience with Hans, although I expect if I were close enough to visit his facility and hand pick my discus I would have been much more satisfied. I wouldn't recommend ordering from him online.
I would go with Hans. I have known him for 20+ years. He is a great guy.
-john
Oh Boy!! Well I haven't known him long as John (5/6yrs) but it has been my absolute pleasure! Courtesy, honesty & professionalism have always been trademarks of his business. Quality of product is exceptional. Here's the kicker, AFTER sales help. Above & beyond! Have ordered online several times & have visited the shop. Great service, (even saw me on his off day once cause I was in town!) Don't get me wrong, there are other ways to go but Hans has never disappointed me. "T"
P.S. Example, my last purchase ....
125g Tenecor - Cardinal, Serpae, Bloodfin, Redeye, Phantom & Pristella Tetra - Ghost Shrimp - Raphael Cats - Stendker Discus
Rena XP4, Eheim 2075, 2 A/C500, 2(250w) Ebo-Jagers / Jehmco Controller, 29g AGA-sick
"Knowledge Gained & Not Shared Is Knowledge Lost"
Hans all the way!!!!!
Larry Bugg
NADA - Vice President
Atlanta Area Aquarium Association
Yep Hans over gwynbrook anyday. Gwynbrook farms aka discushatchery.com has been difficult to deal with. They also had poor customer service.
Have you gotten your hands wet today?
Out of respect for the forum and for Hans' friends on the forum, I have tried to move on and not discuss this unless there is a specific thread. In lieu of rehashing here is my livestock review:
http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showth...ans&highlight=
I would be happy to discuss in more detail by PM.
I have been to both places you are asking about. But it has been over 10 years since I was at discushatchery when it was still called Gwynbrook farms, and it has been over 7 years since I was at Hans place. I definitely like Hans place better. Since you live 30 minutes from each of them I would just go and visit them both. Then decide for yourself who you want to buy from.
Jerry Baer
it's just a box of rain
Hans, would be my choice , all my fish are from him .
I respect your opinion and your loyalty to your 20 year friend. A large number of senior members (including NADA members) messaged me in support and with similar stories. The picture of the fish is out there so people can judge for themselves. It has been a few months and the fish has grown but it has a prominent beak. I was respectful to Hans, he was very short with me. That's my experience.
Living in Australia, l have never had the opportunity to purchase discus from anyone overseas, but l would just like to say that you are very lucky to be living so close to not one, but two discus breeders. Rather than relying on peoples opinions, as some would have good and bad experiences, l would go visit both of them and check out their stock. I for one would also be looking at the people selling you the fish, as to me this is just as important.
As far as the incident with the particular discus breeder, it would have been good business to replace the fish in question, no matter who was right or wrong. That would be enough to sway me. Again this is just my opinion as l know everyone would have a different idea about this
The fact that they both have been in business for 30 years says a lot. Good luck with your choice, and welcome to the hobby
We're here for a good time...not a long time
I'd go to both. Nothing to lose by checking out both breeders.