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  1. #11
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    Ill leave it to Scott to provide a more in depth analysis if thats what your after, his very good.

    In all honesty its SO HARD to find perfection these days i wouldnt worry too much, just look for a fish that is as round as possible. Avoid beaky or humped head shapes. The fins should have a nice even progression without any overly defined or bent/misshapen or extra long/short hard rays. also the fins should arc evenly without any flat/straight areas.

    Again mate you have beautiful fish, i really wouldnt worry too much, you have good taste!!!

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    I believe they are San Merah George.
    I could be wrong as I am a noob when it comes to Discus.



    Quote Originally Posted by SLS
    Hey Pete,

    Thanks for coming in today.

    Those fish are Super Red Alenquers - different to the fish we were discussing today.

    These fish are usually understated when young but grow to have beautiful deep red colour.

    Kind regards,
    George

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    I got a pair if these from Nick ages ago - they look identical to the ones I had. Beautiful fish and definately underestimated..
    Great buy

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    stunning fish!
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    Hey Pete,

    Variants bred from the Alenquer line:
    Super Red
    San Merah
    Rose Red
    Red Cover
    and prob more..

    Although these names are much the same, those having a more profound marking of blue rings through the dorsal and anal fin were referred to as San Merah.

    To help identify varients of discus, Matin Ng published the Discus Catalogue assigning codes to colour varients. Background details are provided to show origin of colour breds from crossing and line breeding, including the year each mutation in colour form was discovered and where.

    Kind regards,
    George
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  6. #16
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    Thanks George,

    I have so much to learn about these beautiful fish.

    Do you have these books at SLS and if so whats the price.

    Rgards

    Peter

    Quote Originally Posted by SLS
    Hey Pete,

    Variants bred from the Alenquer line:
    Super Red
    San Merah
    Rose Red
    Red Cover
    and prob more..

    Although these names are much the same, those having a more profound marking of blue rings through the dorsal and anal fin were referred to as San Merah.

    To help identify varients of discus, Matin Ng published the Discus Catalogue assigning codes to colour varients. Background details are provided to show origin of colour breds from crossing and line breeding, including the year each mutation in colour form was discovered and where.

    Kind regards,
    George

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    Thanks Swampy

    Nich does have some stunning fish in the shop at the moment.
    As does George at SLS


    Quote Originally Posted by swampy1972
    I got a pair if these from Nick ages ago - they look identical to the ones I had. Beautiful fish and definately underestimated..
    Great buy

  8. #18
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    Thanks Mat

    Quote Originally Posted by Mattzilla
    stunning fish!

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    Hey Peter,

    Long time no speak, didnt know you were into discus. Always thought you were the tankbuster type. LOL

    They look like wonderful discus and a great purchase!

    Cheers,
    Huy

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    Quote Originally Posted by Monolicious
    Thanks George,

    I have so much to learn about these beautiful fish.

    Do you have these books at SLS and if so whats the price.

    Rgards

    Peter
    Yep, sure do. $85ea. Includes a free wall poster.
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    Kingsford NSW 2032
    Ph: 02 93155288
    Fx: 02 93155388
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    Closed Wednesday's
    Part of the Aquariums Australia Pty Ltd group.
    Disclaimer: We attempt to provide gender and species as required, however we can not guarantee gender, genetics or species.

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