Need to know the Discus Strain Name
Need to know the Discus Strain Name
I recently cross bred my discus pair after keeping them with other discus for months. The offspring have really unique patterns. Some of the babies have grown to adult size and I'm looking to sell them since I don't have enough space. Can anyone who's experienced with discus, or an expert, help me identify these beautiful but unusual fish? I'll upload pics one by one or all at once.
Re: Need to know the Discus Strain Name
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Your pics didn't come through, mate. Try reposting them so we can take a look at these unique discus fish you're trying to identify.
Your pics didn't come through, mate. Try reposting them so we can take a look at these unique discus fish you're trying to identify.
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I'm helping Sinto sort out the photo issue from the first post.
I'm helping Sinto sort out the photo issue from the first post.
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Originally posted by Deepsea
Your attachments did not work mate. Need to try reposting them so we can see the fish you're talking about...
I think images have been attached now, can you please tell me the strain names so I can add it to my website for reference.
Originally posted by Deepsea
Your attachments did not work mate. Need to try reposting them so we can see the fish you're talking about...
I think images have been attached now, can you please tell me the strain names so I can add it to my website for reference.
Re: Need to know the Discus Strain Name
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They're crosses. I see some with a bit of PB, others with Turk, and when you combine the two, it's Curipera. For your website, I'd suggest posting them as crosses from the parent pair, show a picture of the pair, then some of the offspring. You've done a great job raising these - they're really nice fish.
They're crosses. I see some with a bit of PB, others with Turk, and when you combine the two, it's Curipera. For your website, I'd suggest posting them as crosses from the parent pair, show a picture of the pair, then some of the offspring. You've done a great job raising these - they're really nice fish.
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I'm with FishNe on this, the crosses have turned out great. Nicely done indeed.
I'm with FishNe on this, the crosses have turned out great. Nicely done indeed.
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I've cross-bred my discus pair after months of keeping them together, and the offspring have unusual patterns. I've got some adult-sized fish I want to sell since I'm running out of space. Can anyone identify these unique discus? I'll upload pics one by one or all at once.
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Forrest, who supplies discus to a couple of our forum sponsors, told me breeders often label fish based on appearance, not actual breed. That makes sense to me. To me, they look like Blue Alenquer or Red Alenquer crosses.
I've cross-bred my discus pair after months of keeping them together, and the offspring have unusual patterns. I've got some adult-sized fish I want to sell since I'm running out of space. Can anyone identify these unique discus? I'll upload pics one by one or all at once.
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Forrest, who supplies discus to a couple of our forum sponsors, told me breeders often label fish based on appearance, not actual breed. That makes sense to me. To me, they look like Blue Alenquer or Red Alenquer crosses.
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Can you post a pic of the parents, would love to see them.
Can you post a pic of the parents, would love to see them.
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I'd love to see the parents, they've clearly produced some unique offspring. The variety is impressive. I'd identify the second one as a Gold Melon, and the third as a Turk Pigeon - what are your thoughts, Cliff and wilde?
I'd love to see the parents, they've clearly produced some unique offspring. The variety is impressive. I'd identify the second one as a Gold Melon, and the third as a Turk Pigeon - what are your thoughts, Cliff and wilde?
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In my honest opinion, we could label them as pigeon blood, peppered pigeon blood, or non pigeon blood with a blue base. Or, if you'd like, we could go with something a bit more personable - like Pete, Susie, Sandra, and Sam, or even Blake. On a more serious note, these fish are crosses, and as such, any name we give them is just that - a name. People have the right to label their fish as they see fit, but at the end of the day, it's really just about showing the parents and the offspring. That's the best way to give a true representation of what you have.
In my honest opinion, we could label them as pigeon blood, peppered pigeon blood, or non pigeon blood with a blue base. Or, if you'd like, we could go with something a bit more personable - like Pete, Susie, Sandra, and Sam, or even Blake. On a more serious note, these fish are crosses, and as such, any name we give them is just that - a name. People have the right to label their fish as they see fit, but at the end of the day, it's really just about showing the parents and the offspring. That's the best way to give a true representation of what you have.