Wilds

[Jeff]

Hey Brew how about some pics of the wilds that are available?

[Jeff]

What no wilds? Anyone have pics of recent wild imports?

[DISCUS USA]

Maybe everyones caught up on domestic imports,,

I ve never actually owned a wild caught discus even though i wanted to get some and came close so many times but those darn colorful domestic imports always win my money at the end..

[Lee C]

Hector,
You are correct in most instances about color intensities...although I was quite surprized when a relative with zero knowledge about the round fish asked if this wild blue was my best....I have 15 strains of domestic bred in different tanks also to pick from.
BTW, yes, there are some fry in the head area.
Something about 'em :wave:

[Tonyintx]

Hi all, this is the only wild that I have and I am amazed by him/her. hope you enjoy. By the way does anybody know what type of wild this is?

[Tad]

Jeff speaking of the "Wildmeister" :D ,
Recieved these Alenquers from Al yesterday. They are acclimating well to their new surroundings and are in quarantine for the next 10 weeks. Color is excellent and I couldnt be happier.
"Thanks Al for the great wilds"

Tad

[Tad]

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[Tad]

:D

[Tad]

Last one :)

[Tonyintx]

WOW!!!! those are B-E-A-U-TIFUL as Jim Carrey would say. if you don't mind me asking how big is that Red Brown in the middle?????

[RyanH]

Looking good Tad! :thumbsup:

I think I saw some poopy in that last pic. You're not starting to slack off are you? :D :p

[Tad]

Tony,
As a reference the big "Red" is next to a Hydro 5. He is rather large :)

Ryan,
Bloodworms not poop :p


Tad

[Ramon Anastacio]

Those are some good looking wilds Tad. They should make a nice addition to your collection.
Ramon

[Tad]

Hi Ramon,
The new "foursome" definately will add to my ever growing collection... Anything new with Yours?...would love to see updated pics.

Regards,
Tad

[jaydoc]

Tad,
Your collection? I thought those beauties were for Judi! ;)

They are beautiful- got some coming from Al also after new year.

Cary

[Discus_KC]

Cary,

You busted him !!!!!!!!! He needs to remember his place in that household. Bowing before the boss !!!!!

Jack

[Tad]

I am so busted :(

[Ramon Anastacio]

Hi Ramon,
The new "foursome" definately will add to my ever growing collection... Anything new with Yours?...would love to see updated pics.

Regards,
Tad

Tad,
Nothing new and still no luck in the breeding department. I have recently become interested in plecos and rays but still enjoy my discus.
Here are a couple of the Inanu I've been keeping for the past 2 years:

http://img141.exs.cx/img141/4324/inanu11md.jpg

http://img141.exs.cx/img141/125/inanu25lm.jpg

[Ardan]

Very Nice! They are very big! :D

Thanks for sharing

Ardan

[jaydoc]

Ramon,
Those are Sweet!
I love the naturally Red fish!
Cary the lesser

[oodi]

Your collection? I thought those beauties were for Judi! ;)BUSTED is right!!! Good catch, Cary!

Proof yet again, that he says they're for me, so he can justify (in his mind, anyway) not getting me anything for Christmas again this year! :mad:

Ramon... great pics of some gorgeous fish!!

Judi
:)

[jaydoc]

If it's like my house, fish always cost twice their price! Whatever I spend, there is usually an off-setting purchase that shows up on my wife's next month's credit card statement! Oh, well, the fish are worth it and so is she.
Cary

[oodi]

Cary,

You're right! Your wife is worth it, and so am I!! I guess instead of monthly visits to the massage therapist, I'll be going weekly for a while! :D Or maybe that Blue Indian Ringneck Parrot I've been eyeing will mysteriously appear. :D :D Or maybe both! :D :D :D

Judi
:)

[brewmaster15]

Tad, Fish look great, glad you like them. :)

Judi, Tads hearts in the right place. I am sure when the opportunity comes up..Judi will have some fish swimming that are truelly Judi's!
;)

as requested some pics of some recents wilds...

[brewmaster15]

more...

[brewmaster15]

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[Tad]

Ramon,
Your Inanu have really turned out beautiful, its also good to see your interest has expanded to other wilds like the plecos and Rays. Rays are also on Judi's wish list :D. Good to see you "My good friend" ;)


JayDoc,
Now you know why I get the traditional "Lump of Coal", cuz I like being "Naughty" :D

regards to the both of you and to my better half ;) "One screaming parrot is enough!" :p

Tad

[brewmaster15]

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[Cosmo]

Ramon -- absolutaly beautiful :)

[brewmaster15]

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[brewmaster15]

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[brewmaster15]

....last one for now...


and people say Browns are boring....one of my favorite "strains"


-al

[brewmaster15]

Ramon,
Good to hear from you and see your fish again. Very beautiful!

Plecos and rays? I can understand the allure. Drop me an IM some time. I'd love to hear what you are into.

Take care,
al

[Jeff]

Looking Good. Tis teh season for the wilds. I can't wait to start seeing some of the best spotted ones.

[PaintballFan07]

very nice wilds you got there brew. How long does it take for discus to grow as big as the ones in the pics?

[Cosmo]

Hey Paint... they look much better live and up close... trust me :) I'll be posting some pics of more from Al's stock this weekend... except these guys live in Chicago now :)

Jim

[PaintballFan07]

Hey Paint... they look much better live and up close... trust me :) I'll be posting some pics of more from Al's stock this weekend... except these guys live in Chicago now :)

Jim
Lol, caint wait!!

[brewmaster15]

No one really knows for sure on the growth rate in the wild..I suspect its identical or better than domestics and largely determined by the the environment and food availibility. My guess.. 1-2 years given a good food supply.

I recently had a bunch of 2-3 inch wild browns that I kept a few months to see how they would grow.... They blew away any domestic strain I have ever kept as far as growth when given the same food regime... Thats just my isolated, undocumented opinion based on what I Saw. It may have just been that particular group of fish.


hth,
al

[PaintballFan07]

No one really knows for sure on the growth rate in the wild..I suspect its identical or better than domestics and largely determined by the the environment and food availibility. My guess.. 1-2 years given a good food supply.

I recently had a bunch of 2-3 inch wild browns that I kept a few months to see how they would grow.... They blew away any domestic strain I have ever kept as far as growth when given the same food regime... Thats just my isolated, undocumented opinion based on what I Saw. It may have just been that particular group of fish.


hth,
al
Hey al, what is your feeding schedule? (like bloodworms in morning, blah blah blah) thanx

[aquatechnics]

Very nice wilds you all have!

Tad and Judi, what a nice Christmas gift! :)

Ramon, your Inanu are impressive! :smash: By the way, I'm still looking for your stingray.... no news yet...
;)
Alberto

[Tad]

Alberto,
Good to see you my good friend :) , Wilds are now part of our Xmas's , We started this new annual tradition last year with our acquisition of RSGs from you. The new Reds from Al will give us that Christmas balance of color with the Greens (RSGs) and Red (Alenquer) :)

with the highest regards,
Tad

heres one of your babies :)

[aquatechnics]

Hi Tad,

Very nice Xmas tradition :antlers:
That's a large selected collection of wilds you have.... :)

Merry Xmas and happy new year for you and Judi,
:santa:
Alberto and family