My Simply Discus..Totally Al "The Master" Sabetta

[ashaysathe]

Hello

After a month of research and education, primarily from the guru - Al and the forum, my first Discus tank is up and running. I lucked out in more than one ways but the most important was living closer to Al - I could literally "be onsite" so to speak and get the "insider golden tips".. if I had recorded everything he said to me we could have published a book "Discus for Dummies".. Before I start writing and forget about pictures, here you go:

[ashaysathe]

.. Continuing the thread from above...
I got 12 Discus from Al... (it was hard to control myself.. but you know.. )
3 - 3R2
3 - Super Angel Diamonds
3 - Super Blue Diamonds
and
3 - Lepords ( my favs so far - Al Sabetta Series)
They were very skittish (as expected) and would hide under the big wood (as trucks parked in the dock yard) I took the wood out and the seem to be happy that its gone.. wow..
I feed them FBW and flake food. I tried feeding them FBS but they don't eat that. I made a food mixture myself yesterday as a trial w/ 1/2 lb Shrimp + 1/2 lb Cod fish + Garlic Powder + Peprika (more Indian spices to follow) + half cup of flake food.. and they liked that. So thats good.
Its been 4 days @ my home and been doing water changes everyday and feeding them about 4-6 times a day.
I didn't check water parameters after the first day but I will.

[ashaysathe]

Now look at these..

These are what Al has in his house.. I have already put a claim on each and every breeding prospect and also asked for a spot ono one of the racks incase I get driven out of my house After seeing these, it is so hard not to want one.


Last but not the least.. a big "THANK YOU" to Al. I wouldn't want to get into phrases like customer service (I will leave that for WalMart) .. but I will say this its a bond that is established and will last for ever.

I will post more as the fish adjust more to my home - with 2 boys running around its like a Tsunami for them.. but I am hoping they will come along..
Somebody said in one of the threads .. Road to Discus heart goes thru their stomachs.. I plan to be a "food wagon" and convert them to my side.

[ashaysathe]

Also Hats off to this forum and everyone involved in keeping this "For Hobbyist Service Only"

[Organic Farmer]

Way to go,you cant go wrong with Al.

[subcooler]

Congratulations on the beautiful fish!
I only have good to say about Al here also. He's been very helpful with medicinal questions(I wasn't as smart-I got discus impulsively & lerned on the way)
I should say was taught on forum as I went!
Your very lucky to live close to Al!
I also met a local (south Jersey) guy on here-who has been very helpful with my discus questions(I'm pretty lucky too!)
There's been some talk of us northeast guys getting together this spring to talk fish-Hope to see you there!
Best on luck with your discus!
Rob

[Darren's Discus]

All the best with them,thank's for sharing the pics. AL's "THE MAN"


cheers

[Ardan]

Congratulations!! Wish I lived close
You got some real beauties there.
Yes, you can't go wrong with Al!

Ardan

[tacks]

You got your self some great looking fish from Al. I wish I didnt see that tank with all those Heckels in it. I am also a happy customer of Als. Good luck Ed

[Tropical Haven]

By the smile on your face looks like there is another happy discus owner, congrats on your new fish they look great.

[Carolina discus]

DAMN..AL is one HANDSOME MAN!!!

Al is one of the good guys....you can't go wrong with him.

Best of luck.

Eric

[Condor]

Congrats on your new fish! You went to the right place!!
Adrian

[AADiscus]

Congrats on your new fish. You defiantly can not go wrong with Al the master!

[brewmaster15]

Ah shucks!

Ashay, I'm honored that you chose me to work with.

I'd really like to take credit for the fish you got as I think they are great..., but really can't. You just had good timing.....I happened to be getting some future breeder stock from Kenny's last Wayne Ng shipment and just tacked on a few for you... and the leos were from one of Kenny's Forrest shipments ...I had gotten some for grow out... So if those little gems of yours turn out as nice as I think they will....The credit will be to Kenny,Wayne, and Forrest for the stock quality.... and you Ashay for the TLC. Alls I did was Qt, provide the bio filter and "some" advice.

I am very glad that you are happy...Thank you again for all the kind words.

and thank you everyone else for the kind words... looking at my mugshot in the pics...I think I should have shaved...but was having a real bad week ..completely forgot.


take care, and Ashay... enjoy the new fish..

-al

[ashaysathe]

As we have heard "Its not for us to decide what comes to us, its what we do with it"
I spoke with Kenny when I found this forum. Kenney was extremely helpful with his advice and prudent in every aspect. I couldn't get any fish then as I wasn't ready with anything. But eventually, as it turns out, it was meant to happen that I be the owner of those fish that I saw month back and felt sorry that I cannot get them. But being holder of these I am totally happy..

Thanks Kenney for the advice then and also for the great great fish.. I hope I can grow them to their full potential.

Ps: I should stop reading JRR Tolkien !!!