October 2007 Spotlight... brewmaster15

[Northwestcoastdisc]

Hi Al,

You are welcome, Thanks for tell me , I will conact them soon,

Again you have awesome nice discus in your stock

you have lovely bunch of Super Melon reds or red passion nice Heckels and cross with heckels

cheers
Duncan

[Tropical Haven]

Outstanding job Al, and you know that you can count on me if you run out of room for somemore babies in those tanks!!!

[CARY_GLdiscus]

Well Done FISH boy! : ) + Great looking Discus to Boot!

Allways Your Boy
Cary Gld!

[Rod]

great interview from fearless leader

You have built the most immpressive store of discus information on the web, many many discus hobbiest owe there skills to you, and many many discus live better lives than they would have without you and your website. Great job mate.

Rod

[Kenny's Discus]

Al, you have way too many fish...and too many albino frys also!

I agree with Phil that we need more people like you to promote this hobby of ours here! Those are some gorgeous stock my friend and thank you for sharing them!

Kenny

[alpine]

great interview from fearless leader

You have built the most immpressive store of discus information on the web, many many discus hobbiest owe there skills to you, and many many discus live better lives than they would have without you and your website. Great job mate.

Rod


Feel just the same,
roberto.

[Kindredspirit]

You have built the most immpressive store of discus information on the web, many many discus hobbiest owe there skills to you, and many many discus live better lives than they would have without you and your website. Great job mate.

Rod

This could not have been said better. Perfect, actually.

[brewmaster15]

Guys, I am truly honored that you think this ...Coming from you all, that means more to me than you could know.

Thank you.

-al

[alxjss]

Al, Great interview. Can't believe the things u do. If i could do just some of them............ I saw discus in lfs stores and always liked them but were told no way, they r too hard to keep. Well, I can say not hard, but alot of work.
Since i became a member, i have learned sooooooooo much from this site, i can't believe it. I want to personnally thank u for this opportunity to have these kings in my aquarium. If it weren't for Simply, i would still long for these beautiful fish, now i am living it. Still have a lot to learn, but ease of mind knowing everyone is here to help
U rule, and so does everyone else that is willing to give up their knowledge for someone who only new what discus were by sight...

[GrillMaster]

Fashionably late I see!

Awesome interview Al... I am certainly glad I have had the pleasure of meetin ya. I have learned alot from you and this neighborhood! I think I'll stick around awhile!

tc
Mark

[Joander123]

heyyy i know that place and that guy... and that cat....

Lol,

Good stuff al thanks a lot.

J

[Elcid]

Hi Al:

It's great to read ur interview and see so many pics of your discus. Wow, you have a lotta fish I've been so busy I didn't realize we had the opportunity to pose questions! Okay, if you don't mind I have just a couple!

When ur down in the hobby how do you recharge and keep going?

What are the most common issues you see facing discus hobbiests and do you have any advise for them?

thanks,
Sandeep

[brewmaster15]

Hi Sandeep,

okay...just these last few questions...

When ur down in the hobby how do you recharge and keep going?

Friends.... many times over the years friends on this forum have been there for me....

It helps to talk with others that have gone thru what you are going thru... The power of a friend is some of the strongest medicine.

Sometimes they just listen, sometimes they threaten to fly in from where ever and "talk" to me..

and then sometimes the best way to recharge is just take a few steps back, knowing that you'll soon be taking many more forward.

What are the most common issues you see facing discus hobbiests and do you have any advise for them?

I would have said disease and quality if you asked me a year ago... but I think we have made a lot of headway in these areas..
. I see less disease issues posted now than in the past and what is posted is not as severe.. Education and adequate Quarantine make a big difference I think....

Discus Quality as well has really gone up... again...education is key there..An informed customer makes better decisions..

I think the most common issue s these days are water related... I think in general the most important element in discus husbandry thats the most little understood is water.. I'd suggest that everyone keeping discus take the time to learn about your water chemistry....Its probably one of the most important factors in discus health.

hth,
al

[Discus_KC]

Sorry there was not any high tech hatchery everyone...I'm just a hobbyist with a hodge podge mix of tanks all very basic and simple.

hope you enjoyed the show and if you are ever in CT..Look me up.

Take care,
al

Al,

It doesn't have to be high tech. It's yours and the quality of the fish shine thru. If you weren't giving your blood, sweat, and tears for this forum, you may have that high tech hatchery. We thank you!

Great interview !!!

Jack

[Mattie]

i'm proud to be a member of this forum brewmaster15


ps do you use uv in any of your setups?