Who wants to see some of the other Show Fish?

[nc0gnet0]

Am I the only one disappointed with the quality of most of these discus? I feel like Nada sadly isn't what it used to be. Honestly, I think a lot of hobbyists have far better fish than most of the ones at NADA. To give some sort of idea of quality as to whats going around, hear are some pics of discus from a retailer hear in Australia. And these are retail fish on the open market, not show winning discus. It seems that the discus at NADA aren't even as nice as half the discus going around in retail.

This sounds like a comment from someone that has no idea how a show works. NADA doesn't own the discus, nor does it have any control over what fish are entered. It's been a unique couple of years in the retail market here in the US, this year we had great participation from multiple vendors, however, only one or two of them have been in the business much more than a year, and it was their first show. Add to that we had a much higher than ever before participation (which we love btw) of individual owners. For many this was a first time show experience. Our shows are to be experienced in person, not judged by a few Internet experts based on one picture of one fish alone.

[discuspaul]

An excellent explanation, Rick.

[Disgirl]

Well said Pat and Rick. NADA is about way more than just the fish brought for judging. Anyone who has attended, I have been at the last 4 of them, will tell you they had a blast and were sorry to see it end. And look forward to the next one in 2 years. The group of people who set it all up deserve nothing but high praise and I might add that it is all volunteer work! People who bring fish pay a high price for shipping them to the show.
Barb

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Am I the only one disappointed with the quality of most of these discus? I feel like Nada sadly isn't what it used to be. Honestly, I think alot of hobbyists have far better fish than most of the ones at NADA. To give some sort of idea of quality as to whats going around, hear are some pics of discus from a retailer hear in Australia. And these are retail fish on the open market, not show winning discus. It seems that the discus at NADA aren't even as nice as half the discus going around in retail.

I don't agree Zac. I think you're missing the whole point of the NADA Discus Show. I had an opportunity to chat with a few of the judges there and try to determine what a world quality fish comprises off. I was made to realize that everyone looks for different trates and have different opinions of what they may consider that to be. At the end of the day the show bought together like minded people, and speakers from all over the world to share thier knowledge, not to mention some really nice discus by whoever chose to do so at much expense, and for which i was happy to see first hand.

[LizStreithorst]

I don't agree Zac. I think you're missing the whole point of the NADA Discus Show. I had an opportunity to chat with a few of the judges there and try to determine what a world quality fish comprises off. I was made to realize that everyone looks for different trates and have different opinions of what they may consider that to be. At the end of the day the show bought together like minded people, and speakers from all over the world to share thier knowledge, not to mention some really nice discus by whoever chose to do so at much expense, and for which i was happy to see first hand.

NADA has a detailed score card that all judges must be familiar with and judge by. When their are disagreements among the judges they hash it out and come to a consensus.

I agree that the majority of the fish pictured were not the quality of the fish I've seen at past NADA's. Rick gave reasons for that. I love seeing the best of the best fish but like many others have said, the show itself is not what makes NADA special for Discus nuts.

[zhuls1]

This sounds like a comment from someone that has no idea how a show works. NADA doesn't own the discus, nor does it have any control over what fish are entered. It's been a unique couple of years in the retail market here in the US, this year we had great participation from multiple vendors, however, only one or two of them have been in the business much more than a year, and it was their first show. Add to that we had a much higher than ever before participation (which we love btw) of individual owners. For many this was a first time show experience. Our shows are to be experienced in person, not judged by a few Internet experts based on one picture of one fish alone.

Maybe I am missing the point. I know how a show works, and i'm sorry to be playing devils advocate here but I just haven't seen many nice discus from NADA. I understand that the quality of the fish isn't everything, and the whole experience as a whole is important to those who are attending. I am not downing the event itself, just the quality of many of the discus. I don't think this is a bad event, I'm sure the volunteers work hard at making it an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately for me personally, I view a show as a place where one may go to see some amazing discus, not merely a social event. Whilst I believe it will be good to talk to judges, breeders etc. at the show, that is not what I personally am looking for. I don't need a show to talk to breeders, retailers judges Etc. I am not basing it off a single photo of a single discus, I have seen numerous photo's. To be fair, I may not have seen every single discus, but I have seen many photos here on SD as well as on FB and other places. I am also aware that people give more weight to certain traits than others, but I haven't seen any that excel in any single trait.

[RogueDiscus]

How's it going Pat. Still a few pics to post right?

[Filip]

How's it going Pat. Still a few pics to post right?

There are a few more Steve . 75 more of them , to be exact . If only Pat manages to process and upload all of them and does not get tired during the process .

[Second Hand Pat]

How's it going Pat. Still a few pics to post right?

There are a few more Steve . 75 more of them , to be exact . If only Pat manages to process and upload all of them and does not get tired during the process .

Sorry guys, it is a bit time consuming but I will try and finish it up.

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