Is is worth waiting for NADA to stock a new tank?

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I'm just today beginning to cycle a couple of 75 gallon tanks... also have a pair of square 29's that will be going into service. I have zero fish now of any kind. Not interested in any non-Discus tank inhabitants.

My question is: Are there buying opportunities at the NADA meeting in Austin in June that would make it worthwile to wait until then to stock the tanks?

I have a budget of about a $1200 dollars for fish... my interest is mainly the wild strains, but any nice round fish would be of interest.

I had planned to buy adults, maybe even a half dozen of Han's larger Santarems or Alenquers.

I have had mixed results in the past buying discus fish sight unseen ..it would be a real luxury to be able to actually pick out a fish in person.

I would be driving home that day, about 11 hours, so it won't be that much easier on the fish than Fedex. (I'm going to be in San Antonio most of June... then driving home to Mississippi.)

Any thoughts from those who have been to NADA gatherings would be appreciated. (I just joined this week, FWIW.)

[Skip]

LOL>>

if thats your budget.. you could be coming back with several fish.. NO problem!

[John_Nicholson]

NADA is a unique opportunity to buy show quality fish at good prices. You also get to pick the ones you want. I have not bought any fish in a while but I will be doing so at NADA....so I guess for me I would say it is worth the wait.

-john

[BODYDUB]

$1200 fish fund!!!! You could buy a couple of show fish with that!!!!!!!!!

[John_Nicholson]

He could buy several for that. While most are sold before the auction I did pickup up a couple at the auction for less than $100 each.

-john


$1200 fish fund!!!! You could buy a couple of show fish with that!!!!!!!!!

[Skip]

He could buy several for that. While most are sold before the auction I did pickup up a couple at the auction for less than $100 each.

-john

ditto!

[Larry Bugg]

I agree with John and Skip but in all fairness I should also add that your opportunities may be limited when it comes to actual Wild Discus. There will be Wilds in the Show but not nearly as many as the domestics.

[musicmarn1]

wow …..less than $100 *droool* DONT tell my husband that !!! ugh i want show wilds too if i go there or blue scorpions since those are the fave in my tanks. most are sold before the auction? how does that work, what do we need to know to be ready to buy before the auction

[OC Discus]

Show the money $$$ One hundred dollar bills.

I've heard you can look at the list of who is going and pm them to see if they are taking anything that will be sold. Work out a deal ahead of time.

[Skip]

Show the money $$$ One hundred dollar bills.

I've heard you can look at the list of who is going and pm them to see if they are taking anything that will be sold. Work out a deal ahead of time.

It helps to know people. But there is no posted list.. but people it wont be hard to know who is going.. who is not.. lol

[Discus-n00b]

Keep in mind a lot of the show fish are presold or sold within hours of arriving. So don't wait around if you do want them, try and work a deal. The auction I would guess is hit or miss. Depends on who brings what, and whats left over.

[Skip]

Keep in mind a lot of the show fish are presold or sold within hours of arriving. So don't wait around if you do want them, try and work a deal. The auction I would guess is hit or miss. Depends on who brings what, and whats left over.


Some fish were sold right after it was put in tank . lol

[Second Hand Pat]

I was surprised how fast fish were sold so if you see something you like, grab it if it is still available. Remember that not all the show fish are for sale.

[Skip]

I was surprised how fast fish were sold so if you see something you like, grab it if it is still available. Remember that not all the show fish are for sale.

But u can stare in amazement for 3 days

[Second Hand Pat]

But u can stare in amazement for 3 days

and you will too. :D

[GeauxDiscus]

I knew I shouldn't have read this thread. I keep telling myself that I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.

I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
All work and no play... oh, sorry.

[Skip]

I knew I shouldn't have read this thread. I keep telling myself that I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.

I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
All work and no play... oh, sorry.

Don't worry.. someone else will..

[musicmarn1]

awww Shane, my husband printed this out and put it on the fridge…….seriously


im now bummed ! :confused:



I knew I shouldn't have read this thread. I keep telling myself that I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.

I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
I'm not going to come home from Austin with any new discus.
All work and no play... oh, sorry.

[Skip]

LOL

[John_Nicholson]

If ya'll don't buy the fish it just leaves more for me.......

-john

[nc0gnet0]

Cash is king and high bidder goes home with the fish.......just sayin :)

[Skip]

Cash is king and high bidder goes home with the fish.......just sayin :)

jus saying.. or just going.. this time? :)

[nc0gnet0]

jus saying.. or just going.. this time?

I'll be there to check out the guppy's for sure! :p

-Rick

[Skip]

I'll be there to check out the guppy's for sure! :p

-Rick

i will hook u up!

[John_Nicholson]

Cash is king and high bidder goes home with the fish.......just sayin :)

Rick remember this is Texas......There is a Billy Joe Shaver song about playing cards and there is a verse that goes something like this.......

A guy has a royal flush and says read'em and weep boys this hand can't be beat...

Another guy says hold on it does not beat an Arkansas flush....

First says what is that....

The other guy replies.....a small pistol and any five cards.....



The translation.....don't make me shoot your ***......

-john

[nc0gnet0]

And here I thought Discus people had knife fights........

[John_Nicholson]

And here I thought Discus people had knife fights........

LOL....As someone that knows to what you are referring all I can say is thanks for making my day....

-john

[OC Discus]

I've been wondering if yall ever have any fights at NADA. Is it like the Hotel California where people come but never leave?

[John_Nicholson]

We have never had a fight.....

Ricks reference has to do with a deal 15 or so years ago.....It involved the Nile river.....LOL.

Man those were the days. One of the many inside stories that often get told at NADA.

-john

[Skip]

I've been wondering if yall ever have any fights at NADA. Is it like the Hotel California where people come but never leave?

only if someone is asking about the SIZE of Fish in Judging..
or Dan getting thrown down to ground by josie..
OR.. when Larry's wife, (liaison between NADA and Hotel) found out the Bar was NOT going to be Open till 2am..

that was about it

[OC Discus]

:)

[Discus-n00b]

It may be a more profitable venture to bet on Josie, both winning the fight and the fish! hahaha

[Larry Bugg]

only if someone is asking about the SIZE of Fish in Judging..
or Dan getting thrown down to ground by josie..
OR.. when Larry's wife, (liaison between NADA and Hotel) found out the Bar was NOT going to be Open till 2am..

that was about it

LOL, she is a pistol. If it works out she will be with me in Austin. She isn't into discus but made some great friends and would like to be there.

[GeauxDiscus]

All this talk of aggressive women and alcohol is making me "enthusiastic" about June 22nd!

[GeauxDiscus]

awww Shane, my husband printed this out and put it on the fridge…….seriously


im now bummed ! :confused:

SORRY!!! (That is kinda funny though. That's the kind of thing I would do to my wife.)