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STHH
06-17-2014, 03:17 AM
Just got these 2 red marlboros, love the red and the striatiation. They are currently 3 inches and eating beefheart readily in a 2 ft bare grow out tank.

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/trelch/STHH0196_zps1786e134.jpg
Mikemeets
06-17-2014, 06:52 AM
They look very healthy
Snow
06-17-2014, 02:18 PM
I love those! I call mine Big Red since it is the biggest 1 in the so far.
Mikemeets
06-17-2014, 02:26 PM
Yup, we never get such nice discus in SA :( lol

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jmf3460
06-17-2014, 02:27 PM
I like the one on the right's very large top fin, he has a mohawk
Mikemeets
06-17-2014, 02:33 PM
Hahaha yup a nice big mohawk lol

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jonnyr
06-18-2014, 07:29 AM
Oh nice, real nice crest on that one infront!
STHH
06-24-2014, 11:06 PM
Got another 4 new baby blue diamonds to add to the grow out tank.
They are happily eating 4 meals a day. Hope they grow up healthy and big.

Don't know if i made the correct selection on type and shape, any comments?
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/trelch/STHH0198_zps64baf1c7.jpg

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/trelch/STHH0205_zps14986d10.jpg
Argentum
06-25-2014, 02:53 AM
They look good for me. red eyes and good colors for their size which seems to be almost 3 inches. right?

Their shape and roundness will appear more as they grow out. Take good care of them and they will turn into something you like
STHH
06-25-2014, 03:07 AM
Thanks for the reply. They are slightly smaller than 3 inches, but they have a very good appetite, finishes all the 4 meals of beefhearts very quickly. I am doing daily water changes, and hope they grow up healthy and not stunted.
Mikemeets
06-25-2014, 04:16 AM
They very nice! :)

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STHH
06-25-2014, 05:12 AM
They very nice! :)

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Thanks.
jmf3460
06-25-2014, 04:48 PM
all your fish have mohawks, awesome!
BODYDUB
07-08-2014, 03:14 PM
They look more like pigeon bloods to me...............
Dneitzelt
07-09-2014, 12:30 AM
great looking fish, in my opinion
STHH
07-10-2014, 09:06 AM
An update on these babies. They now look more filled out.
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/trelch/STHH0270_zps7fce66a0.jpg
Jonathan_ee
07-20-2014, 01:17 AM
Got another 4 new baby blue diamonds to add to the grow out tank.
They are happily eating 4 meals a day. Hope they grow up healthy and big.

Don't know if i made the correct selection on type and shape, any comments?
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/trelch/STHH0198_zps64baf1c7.jpg

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/trelch/STHH0205_zps14986d10.jpg

Nice catch bro! Thanks for sharing
STHH
07-21-2014, 08:25 AM
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Quintin
07-21-2014, 08:57 AM
Nice Discus.Hope they nt all in 2ft. a 4 ft would be better but i understand nt everyone has the money laying around
Lilly
07-21-2014, 08:24 PM
I agree with BODYDUB...your Red Marlboro's look like Pigeon bloods to me as well....regardless of the type...they are beautiful healthy looking fish:D Congrats !
nc0gnet0
07-21-2014, 10:06 PM
a marlboro red is a pigeon blood, all day long.......
Lilly
07-22-2014, 08:14 PM
a marlboro red is a pigeon blood, all day long.......

Well that explains it! The only Marlborough Reds I have seen are very round and the dorsal fin is not very tall....still learning ...thanks for the help:)
Banzai883
07-30-2014, 01:58 PM
those blue ones are lovely
Quintin
07-30-2014, 03:37 PM
Im leaning to pigeon bloods.as all the molboros ive seen are solid red and white.No pattern unless they mite be X.The one or 2 blues look like they mite be cobolt as i see small black bar at tail.Im a beginner myself but this is how i see it perhaps some more experienced breeders can confirm.Either way they are lovely.please tell me you have made a plan to move them to larger tank.