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perea1419
06-07-2013, 01:13 PM
I hey guys I have a chance to get a breeding pair of discus but would like to know your thoughts before I make the buy.

He's asking $300 for the pair.

What questions shoul ask him before I buy

What should I look for

And what strain are these

Sorry for so many questions just trying to do it right

Thanx in advance

Now some pics!!!!!!!!!!

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/jerrysdiscus/null_zps090c5b0c.jpg

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/jerrysdiscus/null_zps8b3e9872.jpg

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/jerrysdiscus/null_zps9363ee3a.jpg
Second Hand Pat
06-07-2013, 02:05 PM
If you are set on this pair ask the seller what strain they are. They almost look like wild fish but do not think so. Also ask if they have produced wigglers and raised fry successfully. If he says yes ask to see pictures of the parents with fry.
perea1419
06-07-2013, 05:49 PM
He said that they have produced but does not have pictures and they are alequer and curipera.
MKD
06-07-2013, 06:15 PM
it's no up to you if it's worth and trusted source. for me i won't do it, no pic = no deal.
alcastro
06-07-2013, 07:04 PM
That's right
mmorris
06-07-2013, 07:51 PM
They look like crosses - of what, I'm not sure. IMO the two of them together are worth $150 - no more.
a volar
06-07-2013, 07:55 PM
one more vote for NO
White Worm
06-07-2013, 08:13 PM
No proof, no sale. No pics? Really? Who breeds discus and hasn't taken pics of the fry???
perea1419
06-07-2013, 08:52 PM
That's exactly what I told him and told him that I would buy them not for a pair price I had said maybe 75 for each and he said he might not even sell them. So thanx you guys I won't be buying them.
That's why I love this place so much good advice
mmorris
06-08-2013, 08:56 AM
I bet he changes his mind.. :)
zhengthai
06-08-2013, 09:04 AM
This pair are F2 to F3
John_Nicholson
06-08-2013, 11:12 AM
This pair are F2 to F3

Based on what? I have seen throwbacks that are way further along than F3 that looked exactly like that.

-john
nc0gnet0
06-08-2013, 02:18 PM
Based on what? I have seen throwbacks that are way further along than F3 that looked exactly like that.


LOL, I get fish that look like that all the time from some of the wierdest combinations. The pair is just Ok, not worth the $300.00 but I have seen worse. $150 seems about right if they are proven. Trouble is you will get fish that look just like them, average. The only thing I can think of that MIGHT make them worth a bit more if they were proven and good foster parents, but I don't think your at that level of the hobby yet?

Rick