Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

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  • brewmaster15
    Administrator
    • Apr 2002
    • 29010
    • Northford,CT,USA

    Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

    Given the Intense interest in Wild discus...I propose we start a discussion here about wild Discus and the traits that make them desirable apart from Domestics and compared to each other.... Some of this is subjective........ But I think if we do this is an intelligent general way alot can be learned by those new to the wild side of things or leaning there.

    I think a good way to do this is for hobbyists here to post their fish, list the prices paid, and point out what they feel is the strong points and weak points of their fish....WE can do this for each major type of wild and build a database.. No need to discuss where the fish came from...do that by Pm if you want.,

    I encourage others to comment on the fish if they can as to strengths and weaknesses... understand this will happen if you post to this thread.

    Thanks...

    This thread ....wild greens only....

    -al
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    Al Sabetta
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  • 3dees
    Registered Member
    • Mar 2010
    • 406
    • Chicago suburb

    #2
    Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

    what, nobody? guess greens are the ugly ducklings of the wilds. 400.00 + shipping for 8. all close to 5" when bought. the flash gets them pi$$ed but I actually like when thier bars darken.
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    • William Palumbo
      Registered Member
      • Dec 2002
      • 4036

      #3
      Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

      LOL...Ugly Ducklings?...Hardly!...Yours look great...and a helluva deal for 8!...Bill

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      • kaceyo
        Registered Member
        • May 2004
        • 5867
        • Seattle

        #4
        Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

        Nice looking greens. Vibrent colors.
        Kacey

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        • vera
          Registered Member
          • Sep 2006
          • 2445
          • Ukraine

          #5
          Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

          Originally posted by 3dees
          what, nobody? guess greens are the ugly ducklings of the wilds. 400.00 + shipping for 8. all close to 5" when bought. the flash gets them pi$$ed but I actually like when thier bars darken.
          shipping is a killer , but these are beautiful Greens !
          Natalia


          We're here for a good time...not a long time..

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          • 3dees
            Registered Member
            • Mar 2010
            • 406
            • Chicago suburb

            #6
            Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

            yes it is Vera, but it sure beats what you get from the lfs.

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            • wgtaylor
              Registered Member
              • Oct 2007
              • 997
              • Brookings, Oregon

              #7
              Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

              It's clear they are loving the care you are giving them, they look great.
              Really nice tank layout and pictures.
              Bill

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              • round flat fish
                Registered Member
                • Oct 2010
                • 129
                • Lawrence, Kansas

                #8
                Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

                Very nice colors. Not a big fan of the shape on the one in the second pic. Maybe it's just the angle? Never the less they look really healthy and the tank looks awesome! Do you have a FTS?

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                • DiscusOnly
                  Registered Member
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 2083
                  • Mt. Laurel, NJ

                  #9
                  Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

                  Al

                  Any update of those wild green you got from Hans last year? Any breeding activities.

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                  • 3dees
                    Registered Member
                    • Mar 2010
                    • 406
                    • Chicago suburb

                    #10
                    Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

                    fts are in the biotope section. just updated it last week. vlam, that was'nt me. I have never ordered fish from Hans.

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                    • Larry Bugg
                      Registered Member
                      • Sep 2009
                      • 4153
                      • Hillsboro, Ga

                      #11
                      Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

                      He was asking Al as in Brewmaster.
                      Larry Bugg

                      NADA - Vice President
                      Atlanta Area Aquarium Association

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                      • R1_Ridah
                        Registered Member
                        • Aug 2010
                        • 183

                        #12
                        Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

                        Originally posted by 3dees
                        what, nobody? guess greens are the ugly ducklings of the wilds. 400.00 + shipping for 8. all close to 5" when bought. the flash gets them pi$$ed but I actually like when thier bars darken.
                        You have like the best "Green" tank I've seen. Looks incredibly awesome...

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                        • DiscusOnly
                          Registered Member
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 2083
                          • Mt. Laurel, NJ

                          #13
                          Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

                          Originally posted by 3dees
                          fts are in the biotope section. just updated it last week. vlam, that was'nt me. I have never ordered fish from Hans.
                          Sorry.. the question was meant for brewmaster (al)

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                          • Discus Origins
                            Registered Member
                            • Feb 2010
                            • 1809
                            • Ocala, FL

                            #14
                            Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

                            This is a group of Japura RSGs I purchased from John (snook) about 8 months ago. They were his AA quality greens and I believe they were $150/each. I hand selected these out of his tanks for the most spots. Its a little wierd but out of all the wild strains, the greens are usually the ones with the worst body shapes. Not sure why but just my experience with them.

                            I think quality-wise for most people its the more spots the better. Having a nice light base color brings out the red spots.

                            Mark
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                            • kevin joseph
                              Registered Member
                              • Dec 2010
                              • 78

                              #15
                              Re: Wild Discus Tech Notes 2... Wild Greens...The basics and More....

                              i have noticed that most of the greens i see have that shape.i think it is very acceptable shape for the greens. its not just 1or2 of them with the shape its usually the whole tank and maybe 1 or 2 that have a rounder shape. greens are by far my favorite wild.i would love to have a tank full of them. i had a cobalt with the longer face look in a tank full of high bodies and it stuck out like a sore thumb. was not that bad of a shape but in a tank full roundness it looked out of place. to me there is nothing better then a tank full of greens.one of these days i will jump into the wilds.

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