Wild Heckel Football

[Second Hand Pat]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvATNF-Gkr8

[damian_ireland]

they look great Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

they look great Pat

Thanks Damian, they are still sometimes shy but really becoming social. :D
Pat

[William1]

I like that kinda party. Very nice. Should color up quite a bit more, no?

[Second Hand Pat]

Maybe William, the current lighting does not show their true blue but they are comforable and that is the important thing for now. :)
Pat

[jmf3460]

very lovely fish Pat, as are all your fish.

[Phillydubs]

You had me for a second Pat... I was expecting a thread with some sad "wild" discus from a lfs or craigslist that looked like a total football... Then I got worried that one of yours was taking an odd shape...

You fooled me!! Lovely discus! I am really a fan of these... I was all about wild reds but after seeing these guys lately, I dunno... I may be swinging to the Heckle side!

[jmf3460]

You had me for a second Pat... I was expecting a thread with some sad "wild" discus from a lfs or craigslist that looked like a total football... Then I got worried that one of yours was taking an odd shape...

You fooled me!! Lovely discus! I am really a fan of these... I was all about wild reds but after seeing these guys lately, I dunno... I may be swinging to the Heckle side!

still don't compare to the greens like we have Phil. :)

[Second Hand Pat]

very lovely fish Pat, as are all your fish.

Thank you Jacklyn, how are your wild greens doing?
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

You had me for a second Pat... I was expecting a thread with some sad "wild" discus from a lfs or craigslist that looked like a total football... Then I got worried that one of yours was taking an odd shape...

You fooled me!! Lovely discus! I am really a fan of these... I was all about wild reds but after seeing these guys lately, I dunno... I may be swinging to the Heckle side!

Hehe, didn't mean to mislead Phil. The title seemed right the way they were eating that cube. :D
Pat

[William1]

Hello Pat - I just thought I would ask, if it's ok, how does John's stock of wild discus look? I have a tank ready and am looking for 6 new guys. Your heckels look perfect. I want those guys or his Med Tefe greens. Least expensive, healthy, beautiful wild discus fish available. I have emailed John of course, but any inside scoop? Does he have da fish?
Mostly kidding, cheers, BK

[Phillydubs]

Pat - would love an update !!

William - don't you have wilds from John that you were lookig to sell?

[Second Hand Pat]

Hello Pat - I just thought I would ask, if it's ok, how does John's stock of wild discus look? I have a tank ready and am looking for 6 new guys. Your heckels look perfect. I want those guys or his Med Tefe greens. Least expensive, healthy, beautiful wild discus fish available. I have emailed John of course, but any inside scoop? Does he have da fish?
Mostly kidding, cheers, BK

Hi William, I have only been to John's place once and as Ryan posted he had a fair amount of odds and ends of wilds left from when he have larger groups from one location. Do you see Ryan's fish? They were quite nice. As for myself I love the heckels I brought back and the heckels he has just gotten in were fantastic.
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

Pat - would love an update !!

William - don't you have wilds from John that you were lookig to sell?

Hey Phil, these guys are doing very well. As a group they have become way more social and eat like pigs. Two in the group are always front and center and the other two are a bit more reserved. I tend to slowly around they as they will still occasionally spook. I will put up a video tonight.
Pat

[William1]

Hi Pat - I think I remember you got the 'brilliant blue heckels'. We'll see what John says on availability. I emailed him.
Yes Phil, I am off the ledge now. Was worried about money. Things always work out. I should have figured that out by now. My guys aren't going anywhere. I think they are starting to like their new home. Beautiful, interesting fish. I love them in my planted tank. I've gotten over stressing about their hiding out. I figure, hey, they are wild discus. They have driftwood and big sword plants to hide in when they want to rest. When they come out to play, it is all good. They are getting less shy every day.
We need another video. Wild heckel rugby. Those heckels really have a nice shape to them. Want to see more color! I know they have it.

[Second Hand Pat]

Hi Pat - I think I remember you got the 'brilliant blue heckels'. We'll see what John says on availability. I emailed him.
Yes Phil, I am off the ledge now. Was worried about money. Things always work out. I should have figured that out by now. My guys aren't going anywhere. I think they are starting to like their new home. Beautiful, interesting fish. I love them in my planted tank.

I did William :)
Pat

[William1]

I edited my post about ten times. Who cares? We need Wild Heckel Rugby video now!

[nofearengineer]

Pat, I give you credit for pushing me over the edge to get these brilliant blue heckels too. Yours look amazing and relaxed. I need to order some "footballs" too (gotta check Al's stock!).

My question for you: how much are you feeding them and how frequently? Mine act like they're starving to death, which I suspect is just gluttony.

[William1]

John got back to me. He has Med Tefe greens and Med Jupurau greens available $45 each. No heckels. I'm doing something different. Anyone who wants wild discus fish, I highly recommend John/Snookn. Like I said, I'm doing something different with my 56 cube, but I'd like to have a group of Jupurau wild fish there. Just sounds cool. They are probably really nice fish too.

[nofearengineer]

John got back to me. He has Med Tefe greens and Med Jupurau greens available $45 each. No heckels. I'm doing something different. Anyone who wants wild discus fish, I highly recommend John/Snookn. Like I said, I'm doing something different with my 56 cube, but I'd like to have a group of Jupurau wild fish there. Just sounds cool. They are probably really nice fish too.

I can personally recommend the Japuru greens. Mine are already coloring up fantastically. Some are even looking a little red.

[Second Hand Pat]

Silly Fish. I have another video uploading and will post it shortly.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC_Wp9tWrpA

[Second Hand Pat]

And after they scared themselves.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLpfz2z0hAk

[William1]

I like those heckels. A lot. Those greens sound lovely as well. Great hobby. Keeping wild discus fish from the Amazon River region. Very cool.
Engineer dude. Share some pics of your Jupurau greens. I'd like to see that.
Enjoy your weekend! It is beautiful here in Chicagoland. Cheers, BK

[robxc80]

Very nice Pat. They look great!

[neon]

You do a really good job with your wilds Pat.

[Pardal]

Hehe, didn't mean to mislead Phil. The title seemed right the way they were eating that cube. :D
Pat

plus two, Pat I was really intrigue by the title.
Julian

[William1]

Time for some heckle rugby. Need an update!

[Second Hand Pat]

Guys, appreciate the comments but ATM I am the 24/7 caregiver for my parents who are undergoing a rough time. The fish are ok however. Please bear with me.
Pat

[William1]

Geez - life is so tough sometimes. Best of luck and stay strong. Wish I could say something smarter.
I like heckel football. That shall remain brilliant. Cheers, BK

[jawfish]

Sorry to hear this Pat, our thought are with you... Hoping this turn out for the good

p.s. love the Heckles
Fred

[nofearengineer]

Sorry to hear that, Pat. Thank you for taking time from your responsibilities to help me recently. I have to keep an eye on my Mom and Stepdad too, though thankfully they are doing fair to middling.