Lucky Rose Reds... Here They Are!

[poconogal]

I finally got a few pics of these lucky guys. Fed Ex was out to get 'em... They're still a bit raggy looking but at least they finally came out for a few shots.

Tony at Sunrise Tropicals did an outstanding job packing these guys, and he was wonderful to deal with and speak to. He was very helpful and if I somehow end up with another tank open (LOL) he has more Discus that I'd love to get.

[CARY_GLdiscus]

Looking Good!

[traco]

Connie, they are going to look great once they settle in. Can't wait to see the color on them, but looks like you got some great fish!

Thanks for the pics!!:D

[poconogal]

Looking Good!
Of course, Cary, you have lots of Discus I'd love to get, too... One day my fishroom will be ready...

[tpastrana]

Very nice Connie!!! I really like them, Keep getting more pic's!!! I will post some pic's later hopefully:) . I put the stendker's in the main tank.

Teresa

[poconogal]

Connie, they are going to look great once they settle in. Can't wait to see the color on them, but looks like you got some great fish!

Thanks for the pics!!:D

Told ya Barb - I did get new fish. :p :D I can hardly wait to see them more colored up too. They're different, that's for sure.

[greyhoundfan]

Nice discus. I love their roundness. Great shapes. Can't wait to see how they look when colored up.

[Fern]

Good looking fish and yes, Tony does an outstanding job packing fish. I have not yet seen another person come close to the condition of discus upon arrival.

[daverich]

Very nice fish!! What size are they? Good Luck with them. I love the Sunrise fish also. I think if I order some it will be from him. David

[billeagan]

Excellent shape

[Elite Aquaria]

Excellent shape

Agree...great shape

Dan

[poconogal]

Very nice fish!! What size are they? Good Luck with them. I love the Sunrise fish also. I think if I order some it will be from him. David

David, thanks. Tony measured them before shipping and came up with 4.75" TL. He definitely has some nice fish.

Connie

[steve.ryall]

Super fish Connie, you were so lucky you got to them in time, just think what a waste that would have been.

Steve

[pcsb23]

Connie, I am sorry but they are horrible. Send them to me and I will sort them out for you, and you can have them back in, ooohh, about 8 years! ;)

They look great considering hwat they have been through.

[lhforbes12]

Is it just me or does anyone else count 11 bars?

[poconogal]

Connie, I am sorry but they are horrible. Send them to me and I will sort them out for you, and you can have them back in, ooohh, about 8 years! ;)

They look great considering hwat they have been through.
Paul, only 8 years? Thought it'd take longer, at least 10 years! :D Anyway, here's hoping I DO NOT need your expertise in medical care!

[poconogal]

Is it just me or does anyone else count 11 bars?
I count 10. How many bars have you been to? :p

And how many do they usually have, anyway? I can't remember.

[wolfbane]

I only see 10 bars, Larry, most people see spots, you seeing bars??

[pcsb23]

Paul, only 8 years? Thought it'd take longer, at least 10 years! :D Anyway, here's hoping I DO NOT need your expertise in medical care!

Connie, you gotta have some time to enjoy them, wouldn't be fair otherwise:bandana:

[poconogal]

Connie, you gotta have some time to enjoy them, wouldn't be fair otherwise:bandana:
:D :D :D :D :D Okay, I see that you are very fair, Paul. :D :D :D :D

"Gotta???" You sound like you're from Brooklyn, NY - (where I was born).

[poconogal]

Here's two pics of the Rose Reds and how they look today, compared to when they were first delivered on 10/28/06. Big difference in color, and they're still coloring up. :D They've also been shivering at each other, on and off, but nothing else, yet.

Connie

[goheel]

how many bar do rose reds supposed to have? 9 or 14?

[Kindredspirit]

Connie they are beautiful! Getting really red yes? You have two I see....one for you and one for me:)


Marie ~ http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/29/29_2_4.gif

[wolfbane]

Wow, shape and color fantastic!

[rodneyfisher]

Those are some great looking fish!!
What do you cross to get rose reds or what are there genes?

[greyhoundfan]

These are the best Rose Reds I've ever seen. You're doing a great job with them. I could tell these were good fish from the start but WoW!!

Marie, you're too funny. "Getting really red yes? You have two I see....one for you and one for me."

[trusty]

Very nice indeed..............;p

[Elite Aquaria]

Great job they are coloring up nicely.

Dan

[pcsb23]

:D :D :D :D :D Okay, I see that you are very fair, Paul. :D :D :D :D

"Gotta???" You sound like you're from Brooklyn, NY - (where I was born).
Nope, I'm a Lancashire lad. :)


Here's two pics of the Rose Reds and how they look today, compared to when they were first delivered on 10/28/06. Big difference in color, and they're still coloring up. :D They've also been shivering at each other, on and off, but nothing else, yet.

Connie
They are colouring really well, excellent looking fish, real quality.

[Kindredspirit]

Marie, you're too funny. "Getting really red yes? You have two I see....one for you and one for me."


What can I say Reid:) Someone's gotta be me...! Think she'll give me one? I will have to call her and BEG!


Marie ~ http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/29/29_2_4.gif

[Jessie555]

Very nice looking Discus, what does the amount of bars metter, if they are happy you won't see them any how.

Fish look very happy, you are very happy, what do you want more ;) ;) ;)

"Jessie"

[poconogal]

Connie they are beautiful! Getting really red yes? You have two I see....one for you and one for me:)


Marie ~ http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/29/29_2_4.gif

Well if the shivering comes to anything, maybe one day I'll try to raise a batch of fry and ship you some, Marie.

You too, Paul!

[poconogal]

Thanks for looking, everyone!

[AmberC]

That is an amazing difference Connie! WTG!!

[poconogal]

Well if the shivering comes to anything, maybe one day I'll try to raise a batch of fry and ship you some, Marie.

You too, Paul!

Well, the shivering did come to something... came home from dinner tonight to find the Rose Reds spawning. The male is not making any passes over the eggs, though, he's just mouthing them. They are a young pair, though, about 9 mos. old. Guess he's not old enough yet to know what to do!

[wolfbane]

Congrats! Maybe some of the future fry will spread out to Simply family!! (put me on that list)

[tpastrana]

Well, the shivering did come to something... came home from dinner tonight to find the Rose Reds spawning. The male is not making any passes over the eggs, though, he's just mouthing them. They are a young pair, though, about 9 mos. old. Guess he's not old enough yet to know what to do!

Holy Smokes Connie:D You know what that means;) ;) . We just talked about that today..........

[poconogal]

Those are some great looking fish!!
What do you cross to get rose reds or what are there genes?
Thanks. I don't know actually what their ancestry is. I think I will ask about that from the place I purchased them. Hmmmm, maybe I'll start a separate thread asking about that, too.