Most impressive 'red' strain?

[seancj]

Hello all!
I am wanting to obtain the most impressive, deep and bright red, as close to blood red as possible, with pattern, discus strain, available for a show aquarium.
Also, help me decide if I should invest in a single large adult pair or a small school of say 7 to 10? Which makes for a more relaxing display? There will also be a large school of some form of tetra. Tank is 150 gallons, fx5 canister filter.
Looking forward to the advice and suggestions!
Thank you.
Sean Jacobson
Lenexa KS

[DiscusLoverJeff]

I have been trying to find the deepest reds possible myself for a year now and nothing striking as of yet.

A pair in a 150 is a lot of wasted space imo. You can get a nice group of say 12 3" to 4" discus and mix em, keep the same strain, the skies the limit on that. Only you know what you would like, Lol.

Good luck.

[ROOK45]

I'd look into some albinos.


Jon

[Skip]

Hans fire reds.. with some red enhancers

[pastry]

Hans fire reds.. with some red enhancers

Not sure if they are "blood" red like the OP mentioned though. They're awesome though

[decoy50]

The Rafflesia's I've seen offered a couple times over the past few months look like they carry the deepest red IMO.

[0Dgreen]

Forest's Rafflesia's are VERY vibrant red, with nice white spotting/patterning.

[pastry]

This tank of reds has already had me starring at it for awhile... freak'n awesome...

http://www.aquariumdesigngroup.com/index.php#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=9&p=0&a=0&at=0

[Skip]

I assumed op wanted solid color fish. .


Them rafflewaffel fish look very red

[Second Hand Pat]

Hmmm.
close to blood red as possible, with pattern, discus strain, available for a show aquarium

Rafflesia's would be perfect.

[a volar]

I assumed op wanted solid color fish. .


Them rafflewaffel fish look very red


rafflewaffel??

Is that a new strain Skip? :)

[Skip]

rafflewaffel??

Is that a new strain Skip? :)

Hooked on phonics worked for me

[Larry Bugg]

Super Red Melon form Mike Beals. I have them. They are that red.

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?99482-OCTOBER-2012-FTZ-SHIPMENT-READY-TO-GO

[Jeff O]

If your looking for a "blood" red then I recomend a brown based red. Wayne ng red covers have a stunning red shade and would look AMAZING in a school! First challenge is finding them lol.

[Sandz]

I personally agree with the raffalafalawafala...

[Kal-El]

If your looking for a "blood" red then I recomend a brown based red. Wayne ng red covers have a stunning red shade and would look AMAZING in a school! First challenge is finding them lol.

I do love the Wayne NG Red Cover. The day these are available to us in the US I'm jumping on one... :D
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv10/eliteaquaria/m_074-2.jpg

[Kal-El]

Hmmm.

Rafflesia's would be perfect.

Rafflesia is a good choice for a really nice red fish too...
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr177/kennysdiscus02/Kennys%20Discus%202012e/RafflesiaAEL1.jpg

[MyUsernameIsDiscus]

I feel that Rafflesia discus have the strongest red coloration...

[vss]

My +1 for the rafflesia too. I learned from a couple of friends who own the most recent generation that it is totally pepper-free regardless the water condition and environment. Of course the red color is impressive.

Xiaofei :)

[Kal-El]

My +1 for the rafflesia too. I learned from a couple of friends who own the most recent generation that it is totally pepper-free regardless the water condition and environment. Of course the red color is impressive.

Xiaofei :)
That's good to know as I may get some later on.

[seancj]

Rafflesia is a good choice for a really nice red fish too...
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr177/kennysdiscus02/Kennys%20Discus%202012e/RafflesiaAEL1.jpg
That's the one! I've been looking at those Rafflesia online and thought they were the one to get. Just wanted others opinions.
Hopefully one of our sponsors here has some nice specimens soon.
Thank you all for the suggestions!
So, a single large pair would be wasted on a big tank? Better to go with a larger school?

[Second Hand Pat]

Check with Kenny, believe these were from his last shipment.

[Larry Bugg]

Check with Kenny, believe these were from his last shipment.

Mike Beals also has them in his current shipment.

[Second Hand Pat]

Woot, grab them now.

[Jeff O]

Woot, grab them now.

+1 good price on them!

[Bud Smith]

Mike has some blushing red's on March's shipment that look like a really nice red discus

[dww-law]

I got one of mikes red blushing. Very red.

[Jeff O]

Mike has some blushing red's on March's shipment that look like a really nice red discus

Too bad they sold out, they where really pretty.

[mmorris]

3R2's are nice - golden base, so no pepper, and they stay a brilliant red without the need for red enhancers.

[bornlooser]

I have seen pictures of Albino Red Melons...they have a nice vibrant red ...and look impressive especially with the transparent halo on the pectoral and dorsal fins.

[seancj]

This tank of reds has already had me starring at it for awhile... freak'n awesome...

http://www.aquariumdesigngroup.com/index.php#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=9&p=0&a=0&at=0
That's very close to what I am shooting for.

[sawzai]

super melon ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDgcWB3qPeg