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[brewmaster15]

So I have tried my hand at breeding bristlenose plecos.I never had much luck as my fish room was always too dang hot. Now that I no longer have one... the room is not so hot. My plecos have been most cooperative...to the point that 20 turned into hundreds and theres no end in sight.... .

I am not set up to ship big fish like discus right now but think I could probably get juvie plecos out to members.
Looking to test my technique. Also looking to see Discus pics. ...so if you are in the usa.. post a discus pic in this thread and I will enter you in a random draw for a group of free albino bristlenose plecos. These are the best plecos for discus. I will pay the shipping and donate the free plecos to the winner. The winner will be randomly drawn.

Now to be fair to our canadian friends. You can enter as well and either pick up the fish at a usa post office or I will ship you 50 grams free freeze dried blackworms if your pic is chosen.

For all other countries.. if your pic is chosen I will offer you a free silver membership account for a year here at Simply. I will also offer this membership to all members if they do not want plecos or freeze dried blackworms but their pic is chosen.


So really , no one should not enter. :) post away. one pic per person that must include discus they own. You can post multiple pics but only the first will be used. 100% free give away ENDS Wed.10/18/17

Post and astound me with your discus.:)

good luck,
al

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[brewmaster15]

oh and if you win the plecos I will include what I have found to be an awesome pleco.chow... my DiskusGold free.

[pitdogg2]

That's good karma Al

[Filip]

Great idea Al . I'm looking forward too see a bunch of beautiful discus here .
I will break the ice, and post the first one :) :

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[brewmaster15]

Great Filip, Thanks for starting things off! Hope to see more pics of members Discus posted.

Remember everyone its not a photo contest. It doesnt matter if the picture isnt perfect... no judging is being done.Its strictly a random drawing so don't be shy.

al

[jeep]

so i have tried my hand at breeding bristlenose plecos.i never had much luck as my fish room was always too dang hot. Now that i no longer have one... The room is not so hot .

WHAT????? :eek::eek::eek:

Please tell me you are only downsizing...

[adrian31@outlook.com]

This is one of my Cobalts. Question: do Bristlenose plecos suck on the tank walls like other plecos? I like plecos but never considered them since I have an acrylic tank and don't want scratches.
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[brewmaster15]

WHAT????? :eek::eek::eek:

Please tell me you are only downsizing...

You missed that Brian, I took a break, converted the fishroom to a gameroom for the Kids.. for about 2 years only had 1 tank of discus in my livingroom. >>fear not though The last 2years have seen a "modest" increase in tanks. I have room to have fun now but not get crazy.:)

al

[miguellica]

Hello to everyone. And good luck

[pawslover]

Nice RAOK!

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[Phillydubs]

A contest that doesn't judge my crapolaaaa pic skills?!?!?!? I AM IN!!!

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[warblad79]

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[5ZVP]

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[jeep]

have seen a "modest" increase in tanks. I have room to have fun now but not get crazy.:)

al

I know the feeling:bandana:

[adrian31@outlook.com]

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That's a smart looking group! Really nice.

[warblad79]

That's a smart looking group! Really nice.

Thanks!

[Kyla]

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(From Canada)

[TropicalFishFanatic]

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[Ryan925]

Always so generous Al. Very cool idea 112859

[Second Hand Pat]

These two really did not like the other.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/547/18284238890_5b0241e75b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tRHvd7)[/url] [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/] (https://flic.kr/p/tRHvd7)

[Coffee1stLife2nd]

Love my girls color when she wants to breed,,,
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[Loosir]

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Yay! Contests!

[chanathon]

https://i.imgur.com/KRlgzLZ.jpg

[Kenny's Discus]

Such kind gesture Al! Always looking out for SD memebers like always! Beautiful albino bristlenose you got there!:) Will be enjoying all of our great members' photos here!

Kenny

[brewmaster15]

Thanks Guys!

Some great pics here so far, but I know theres quite a few more members that keep discus.:evilgrin: Keep those pics coming!

al

[RobC]

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[RogueDiscus]

Here's my new Princess.

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[adrian31@outlook.com]

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(From Canada)

Really nice Kyla.

[SidJones]

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[pmkappy]

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[brewmaster15]

Thanks Everyone that posted. I was hoping for many more pics but those of you that did post have some Beautiful Discus! Thanks for sharing them. I will draw the winner a little latter today for ROUND ONE.:)


Now then Being a sucker for punishment, I am going to open this up one more time.. ROUND TWO... Same offer, but this time, lets get a bit more ambitious. The contest ends when we have 200 new submissions. Those of you that entered this time can do so again with a Different Picture. It really should not be difficult with our member base to reach 200 images.

Remember the winner is drawn randomly... the pics are not judged at all. Its a total no brainer for a chance to win something 100% free.


Good Luck , and lets see those Discus.

ROUND TWO!!!

al

[ssevasta]

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[warblad79]

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[Coffee1stLife2nd]

Dont really need the bristlenose. happy that they are being such good at breeding for you... I do like showing off how pretty my babies are so im happy to post pics... LOL

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[Ryan925]

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[brewmaster15]

A contest that doesn't judge my crapolaaaa pic skills?!?!?!? I AM IN!!!

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Congrats Phil! , you won the random drawing lol. Let me know if you would like the plecos.. I will send you a group of up to 5 if you do. ..if not theres the fdbw or I can add on another year to your silver membership..

Thanks for playing.

Al

ps.. See how easy that was everyone... so get posting for round 2!

[Ryan925]

Congrats Phil! , you won the random drawing lol. Let me know if you would like the plecos.. I will send you a group of up to 5 if you do. ..if not theres the fdbw or I can add on another year to your silver membership..

Thanks for playing.

Al

ps.. See how easy that was everyone... so get posting for round 2!

Congrats Philipe. What a gift since I know you love to overstock buddy ;)

[chanathon]

Crossing fingers and toes this time!
https://i.imgur.com/xYendEO.jpg

[Phillydubs]

Wellll look at that!! Thanks! Decisions decisions

[Kyla]

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[brewmaster15]

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Wow Kyla! thats some serious plantage!:)Very cool! Do you have a journal thread going on that tank?
Al

[Kyla]

That was quite a while back, while I was painfully transitioning away from a tank planted and ++substrate to BB. All the plants went into pots and then slowly got sold off one by one. The resulting tank is the previous photo I posted. But I like this pic because it's a good example of how u can keep plants and have BB at the same time! Although the plants were a lot of work I still sometimes miss them...

Unfortunately all the pics in my tank thread were messed up when Photobucket changed their policies.

[brewmaster15]

That was quite a while back, while I was painfully transitioning away from a tank planted and ++substrate to BB. All the plants went into pots and then slowly got sold off one by one. The resulting tank is the previous photo I posted. But I like this pic because it's a good example of how u can keep plants and have BB at the same time! Although the plants were a lot of work I still sometimes miss them...

Unfortunately all the pics in my tank thread were messed up when Photobucket changed their policies.

bummer.Have you tried flickr yet?

[Kyla]

Not yet, I just started posting directly to the forum so it won't happen again.

[brewmaster15]

That works too!

[avraamp]

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[jeep]

Eesob

[adrian31@outlook.com]

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[brewmaster15]

need more pics...more pics....more pics....:)

[Second Hand Pat]

Greedy bugger :D

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1530/24667819102_20730207db_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DzP2cU)[/url] [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/] (https://flic.kr/p/DzP2cU)

[Lindad]

New tank - still under construction. :)
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[Filip]

Congrats. for Phill , the winner of the first round .
Lets see who will get the second price .
Come on folks , let's see some discus here :) .

[Winnie's Discus]

Sweet gesture!
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[Bizarro252]

I dont need any plecos because my (non-albino) in my community tank breed like rabbits, the LFS sure likes a local supply though :) I have one of the babies in with my discus, put him in there (I think its a him...) when he was about 1.5" and he was scared to death of the discus, he is a little over 2" now and actually is starting to clean up :)

Pic of my checkerboard as well for fun :)

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[ssevasta]

I dont need any plecos because my (non-albino) in my community tank breed like rabbits, the LFS sure likes a local supply though :) I have one of the babies in with my discus, put him in there (I think its a him...) when he was about 1.5" and he was scared to death of the discus, he is a little over 2" now and actually is starting to clean up :)



What is that blue background you’re using? It’s really cool looking whatever it is.

[Filip]

What is that blue background you’re using? It’s really cool looking whatever it is.

Its the one and only Vincent Van Gogh's Starry night background :) . Looks cool and unique though .

[Bizarro252]

What is that blue background you’re using? It’s really cool looking whatever it is.

Filip is right, however its a different version with a Subaru WRX in it - I had a crazy STi so I have some Subaru stuff in my office and this is just mounted behind the tank :P

https://www.zazzle.com/starry_wrx_poster-228141987585880628

[Vangpatrick29@GMAIL.com]

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[ssevasta]

Filip is right, however its a different version with a Subaru WRX in it - I had a crazy STi so I have some Subaru stuff in my office and this is just mounted behind the tank :P

https://www.zazzle.com/starry_wrx_poster-228141987585880628

It’s definitely super cool but I always get nervous about using dark colored backgrounds and bottoms with the way Discus like to darken in certain environments.

[Bizarro252]

It’s definitely super cool but I always get nervous about using dark colored backgrounds and bottoms with the way Discus like to darken in certain environments.

I was worried about it too... I hope to eventually put white sand down on the bottom (JUST A LITTLE! :)) They get either really dark or light at night, second pic below was right after the lights came on the other day, super weird - and a comparison to what they normally look like. I put blue tape on the outside of the bottom trying to cut down on reflections... didnt really help much.


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[Dave Cal]

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[Bizarro252]

Very Nice Dave! :)

[Phillydubs]

I received my FREE WINNING WORMS a few days ago!!! Thanks so much! Nice to finally win something!!!!

As bad as I would have loved and wanted a group of al's pleccos, I had no room for them nor the time to QT and since I am trying to be a good boy, I passed. The worms will do my hungry pack good!

Keep posting guys !!!

[SidJones]

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[Ryan925]

I received my FREE WINNING WORMS a few days ago!!! Thanks so much! Nice to finally win something!!!!

As bad as I would have loved and wanted a group of al's pleccos, I had no room for them nor the time to QT and since I am trying to be a good boy, I passed. The worms will do my hungry pack good!

Keep posting guys !!!

Smart decision babygirl

[adeer]

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[zod]

How do I post pictures? I'm trying to do this on my phone but not seeing an upload pic option

[zod]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/1nQmKbdlyR5eYRjC3

[Second Hand Pat]

How do I post pictures? I'm trying to do this on my phone but not seeing an upload pic option

Hi zod, use the Insert Image icon (box with tree). It is third over from the left hand side along the top of the reply box. Image size is 2MB or less.
Pat

[zod]

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[Discluv]

My F1 Alenquer Female

https://i.imgur.com/yVgVTuU.jpg

[Kingdom Come Discus]

I agree. Nice red turquoise!

[btrader]

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[Filip]

Bump .
Come on folks , keep the photos coming :) .

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[peleuba]

Bump .
Come on folks , keep the photos coming :) .



Here are mine.

[avraamp]

My Stendker Tefe...

[geo57]

Bump .
Come on folks , keep the photos coming :) .

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Just want to say that you folks have some real beauties, Flip your blue is my favorite. I don't have any pics, sad to say, as my tank is not quite ready. Hats off to all of you, you are great keepers, love the pics.

[Mindy]

That's a smart looking group! Really nice.

I'm looking forward too see a bunch of beautiful discus here

[Neo922]

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