Discus from Kenny March II shipment

[Discus-n00b]

Hey all, i'm sure you all can guess....another great shipment and transaction done with Kenny. Quick and painless. Ok I lied, it was torture waiting on the beautiful fish Kenny sent. :D Same conclusion as always. #1 in customer service, excellent packing with no leaks at all still warm, and awesome fish. I've never seen fish this excited and...normal after overnight shipping across the country. Its almost like they just sleep the entire trip then are wide awake and playful when they get here in the morning. Kenny thanks for working with me on the Saturday delivery even after that busy day on Thursday!

They are settling in, but with the way they were acting I knew they were close to 0% stress so I snapped some pictures. ;) Nothing fancy, just wanted to show you them literally 30mins-1hr after getting the box from the fedex man.

I learned right after my first shipment from kenny to always have a good pair of sissors handy. I'm sorry man, it took you a while to pack it but it took me a couple of seconds to open it ;)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Aftermath1.jpg

Here they are literally, 30mins-1hr after opening the cardboard box. Flamingos and Albino Blue Diamond Throwbacks! The ABD throwbacks sold me on this shipment, I was going to pass it by until I saw them so i HAD to have them and make tank space. ;) Beyond pleased with them. And I saw the Flamingos and was sold too, these are my first real red fish and they are bright.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb4.jpg
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http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb3.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo2.jpg

Stick out in a crowd ;)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo1.jpg

Thanks again Kenny! I'll be sure to keep you updated with their growth.

[hedut]

Nice pic Matt look so clear and detail. what kinda camera that you use?

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks Hendri. I use a Canon 300D (Digital Rebel). Also using 2 speedlite slave flashes above the tank. Lighting the fish from above makes a world of difference in fish photos! Oh and these were taken with a Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro lens.

[hedut]

Thanks for the trick Matt:D:D.I'm planning buy some lense but every time have some extra cash goes to discus:p:p.

thanks

[joanr]

Beauties Matt, those ABDTB have huge Dorsals, just crazy. Watch the little reds, they will live up to their color, I think they grow slower than some other strains and what they lack in growth speed they make up for in personality. Nice pics, best of luck with them!

[Eddie]

Damn those are some amazing photos Matt! And the fish are also amazing! I love those ABD Throwbacks!

All the best,

Eddie

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks all. Thanks Eddie, i'm no pro photographer and still just trying to learn the ropes.

Couple more.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo4.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo6.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo8.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo9.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo10.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb6.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb7.jpg

[Eddie]

No man, you are a pro IMO. Those pictures are literally timeless, very striking!

Eddie

[joanr]

Matt, don't your fish freak out when you apply the supplemental flash over the top of the tank? I tried that one day and they all bolted into the walls etc., haven't tried it again, but your pics are really beautiful!

[Discus-n00b]

I've never had them bolt or get scared of the flash over the top. Though, fish from Kenny seem to have nerves of steel. I do usually have diffusers on both flashes but never had a problem with it even without diffusers.

[joanr]

Worth another try, this time I have Kenny fish....they don't spook easily....lol.

[Kenny's Discus]

Matt,

Thank you so much for the sequential presentation lol...especially the pics of the cut bags oh I really missed them and like you said it took me hours to tie them up properly...and you just cut them in seconds ouch!:D:D:D:D

Joking aside my friend, thank you for your order once again. It's always great working with you. I'm also very glad to know they arrived in good condition! Everyone knows what a great photographer you are but I'm sure in a couple weeks once they fully become comfy with their nice new home, they will be even more photogenic and I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful pictures Matt!:) You definitely have the touch.

Thanks again for your very kind feedbacks they are very much appreciated as always. Stay in touch my friend and enjoy!

Thanks,
Kenny

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks Kenny.

Heres some more for your viewing pleasure. Its really funny...the Flamingos and ABDTBs have segregated themselves for the most part to two sides of the tank. I've seen discus do this before...but not by color LOL. Also, it seems that two of the largest ABDTBs want to pair. After getting a good feeding of Mal's blackworms they were getting frisky and cleaning a cone already.

The shape and color of these Flamingos is awesome, I'm really excited to work with these. The Flamingos were the only ones I got good shots of last night, and the tank is dirty but here they are.

Fts mid water change, see the segregation? :D You can also see my camera flash setup on the top of the tank.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/fts1.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo11.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo12.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo13.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo14.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo15.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo16.jpg

[dizkuz]

Very nice and clean photos at very nice loooking discus.... me like alot :D
Brgds Danne :angel:

[L204emperorflash]

i love those flamingos!!! very nice shape!!!

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks.

Hey Kenny, thanks for sending me that PAIR of Albino Blue Diamond Throwbacks! ;);) Yep, the two biggest have paired up and laid eggs! Confirmed Male and Female. Needless to say I am on cloud 9 right now. They are still pretty young, so i'm going to leave them be in the community QT tank right now and see what happens. I'd like to put a few more inches and some weight on them before I move them to another tank. Its great practice now though. Didn't expect it so early. Shows how well Kenny's fish are conditioned, these fish have been in my tank for a WEEK, a day less than actually. Not great pictures because I shot on the fly, but good enough to see whats going on back there. ;)

By the way. These fish have been eating nothing but Mal's blackworms...i'm almost ready to swear by them. What a great product/food.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/ABDtbpair1.jpg
Nice shape and pattern
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/ABDtb1b.jpg

[Eddie]

Very nice Matt! All the best with them!

Eddie

[Kenny's Discus]

Hi Matt,

Did I accidentally send you a pair of the ABD throwbacks again LOL? :D

Just joking of course, I'm happy to know that you got a pair from this latest albino group right off the bat. Thank you for giving them such great care and I love your tank + camera flash setup! Always wish I could take pics like you do my friend!;)

Enjoy Matt!

Thanks,
Kenny

[hedut]

congratz Matt, more pic please:p:p:p:p:p:p

[Discus-n00b]

Kenny your pictures have gotten increasingly better each shipment! Thats why you sell out so fast, those great pictures sure off the fish well! Thanks my friend, i'm very happy with the fish.

Ask and you shall recieve! ;) After a fresh water change. Mostly the ABD throwbacks this time.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo17.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb9.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb8.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb13.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb12.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb11.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb10.jpg

[Discus-n00b]

Came home today, to find the ABD throwback pair has laid eggs again. Practice makes perfect! ;)

[joanr]

They look so young to be pairing and mating, wow, they are really beautiful Matt, did the male actually fertilize the eggs yet? Did you get wrigglers the first time?

[Discus-n00b]

They ate the eggs the first time, but so far...no white eggs so I'm not to sure.

[joanr]

I was eyeballing the April shipment and saw that Kenny had some more of these beauties arriving. I'm really tempted ....good luck with the pair!

[Eddie]

Matt! Those ABD throwbacks are GORGEOUS!! They are so nice and the pictures are always top quality.

Take care man,

Eddie

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks. Heres more. ;)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo22.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo21.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo20.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo19.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo18.jpg

Eggs turned white but, they keep trying every week.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/breedingtrio.jpg

[Discus-n00b]

Just wanted to say that the Albino Blue Diamond throwbacks laid eggs again yesterday. We'll see how this batch goes. Hopefully I start seeing more brown eggs and less white eggs. I'm really excited to work with Albinos, hopefully it won't be one of those pairs that have problems getting fry to attach. Pics to come soon.

[Eddie]

Just wanted to say that the Albino Blue Diamond throwbacks laid eggs again yesterday. We'll see how this batch goes. Hopefully I start seeing more brown eggs and less white eggs. I'm really excited to work with Albinos, hopefully it won't be one of those pairs that have problems getting fry to attach. Pics to come soon.

Crossing my fingers for you Matt, they are stunning! They definitely need to be procreating! Would be nice to see what they throw. ;)

Take care,

Eddie

[jaykne]

Very nice pics I wish I could get that good of pics, really shows off the quality of Kenny's fish can't beat them. Good luck on your pair!!!

[kitykatfunkiehat]

The shape on those flamingos is incredible.

[brewmaster15]

Matt,
They are beauties...how about some updated pics ?:) Nice photo skills too! They really stand out in your photos!

-al

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks all. The ABD Throwbacks keep spawning on a fairly regular basis, but nothing yet. I think the male just needs more practice.

Al, thanks. Putting the flash above the tank really help the photos. Updated photos, thats a great idea, here are some new photos. Still very aggravated at the quality photobucket uploads at. Going to look for higher quality space right now.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo23.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo24.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo25.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo26.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo27b.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo29.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo30.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo31.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo32.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingo28b.jpg

[Discus-n00b]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb17-1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb18-1.jpg
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http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Abdtb14-1.jpg

And here are some cool shots of the Flamingo scales and a light pattern on the fin of one.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingoscale2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Discus/Flamingoscale1.jpg

[Discus-n00b]

The Male needs to get with the program, grrr. ;)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Fish%202010/Albinoeggs1.jpg

[joanr]

He'll get the hang of it soon, he's still pretty young, right? Didn't you have a pair of WB's also? If so, love to see some updated pics of them since I'm going to ask Kenny to order me two in the near future. The Flamingo's are really nice, lovely shapes :)

[blkrob]

You have some beautiful fish. I love the photo of the scales!

Robert

[ockyra215]

:DI got to tell ya those Flamingos are stunning! I havent been a fan of them in the past but I got to say they are catching my eye.:DI also love the ABD throwbacks.I need more tank space. I just placed an order with Kenny for some little guys.But I am anxious to see them get here and grow them out!