Blue Snakeskins

[Second Hand Pat]

I received four blue snakeskins from Miranda of Chicago Discus on Friday and they have settled in very nicely. They are displaying the full range of discus behaviors; pushing, tail slapping and maybe even a bow (not sure about that). They have recovered a lot of their eye and body color and I love the subtle coloration of these fish.

Yesterday I sat in front of the tank with a camera trying to capture the cool colors of these guys but I think I need more practice. I also noticed how bad the back of the tank needs to be cleaned. So please forgive the nasty tank background. This guy is the dominate fish of the group. It's also the most red based.

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This is one of the more blue based fish.

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This is the other blue based fish with a nice red eye.

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I will post more photos later.

Pat

[danotaylor]

Really pretty fish Pat!

[LizStreithorst]

My guess, which has a 50% chance of being correct, is that number 3 is a male.

[jeep]

I love that red eye on number 3.

[Second Hand Pat]

Really pretty fish Pat!

Thank you Danny, appreciate you stopping by

My guess, which has a 50% chance of being correct, is that number 3 is a male.

I think you are right Liz

I love that red eye on number 3.

Me too Brian, wish they all had that red eye.

Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

This is the four fish which I didn't have picture of earlier in this thread. The split tail is healing was from being shipped to Miranda. I switched from a macro lens to a wide angle lens for these photos.
Pat

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[Second Hand Pat]

Liz, you still think Mr Red Eye is a guy?

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[LizStreithorst]

I do. Have you changed your mind about him (her)?

[Second Hand Pat]

I do. Have you changed your mind about him (her)?

My gut feel is it is a female Liz, fins say otherwise however. TBH either is good
Pat

[danotaylor]

TBH either is good
Pat

Can't go wrong with that Pat!!

[Discus Fever]

Nice looking fish for sure can't wait for updates down the road.

[Second Hand Pat]

Nice looking fish for sure can't wait for updates down the road.

Thank you Scott
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

I have a pretty randy tank among the snakeskins this morning. One female with her tube dropped and a couple males duking it out.

[Brianmcq]

Great looking Discs congrats.

[danotaylor]

I have a pretty randy tank among the snakeskins this morning. One female with her tube dropped and a couple males duking it out.

Noice! Here we go Pat!!