Yes Heidi, some fish will show bars all the time...including wilds.
Pat
Your discus are talking to you....are you listening
Bars are the way fish like discus camouflage themselves in the branches and twigs from predators.They've been breed out mostly due to mutations.
Happy Face. Willie told you that if you don't QT you will fail in this hobby.
Mama Bear
I found your fish. Saw this and thought of you
http://stores.canadianaquafarm.com/6...-intermediate/
Hi Heidi, I would suggest you contact Kenny directly and show him the picture of what you are looking for. It is one of his taken at his exporter's facility in Malaysia. I can tell by style of the photo and the background. Kenny is amazing at doing what ever he can to get you the fish you want. He does allow people to go to his fish room by appointment. I've heard it's an incredible experience and I will get there one day. It's a little longer than a five hour drive for me coming from NY.
Give him a call, or drop him an email. You won't be sorry. He's the nicest man.
When you do get them home they will fade a but in color until they have acclimated but they will regain their full color with good care.
Good luck let us know when you have procured your perfect fish
"You can't trust water: Even a straight stick turns crooked in it." -W.C.Fields
I’ve ordered from Kenny before and highly recommend him. He’s quick to answer emails and I’ve never had a problem contacting him on the phone. I’ve moved onto wilds since but if I was to ever go back I’d order from Kenny.
Thank you Jenene and Paul. I agree Kenny is very nice and he has beautiful discus.