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DallasDiscus
06-19-2009, 03:56 PM
Just picked me up a new fish! Went to The Fish Gallery this morning and found myself once AGAIN looking at the Discus. Salesman approached me and told me to stop or I would end up taking one home. Told him about my dear departed Harold (Blue Turquoise) and he asked if I had ever seen this Ram. Took one look and then took one home. As soon as she comes out of hiding I will post a picture. Already have a male and female Blue Ram in the tank with a black sand substrate. Till then look at this one


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donkey
06-19-2009, 05:08 PM
I saw them there today also.I am not a ram person but my first thought was this is much prettier than the electric dempsey.
Trallen44
06-19-2009, 10:30 PM
I saw these last night on another forum, and thought they were pretty sweet. I was going to try to look at some in Houston while I am there. Great new fish you got!!
alta678
06-19-2009, 10:43 PM
Tim, while in Houston go to see the Fish Gallery and the Houston Aquarium Warehouse. Both are fairly close to the medical district, especially the Fish Gallery. Good luck and good wishes for you!
Trallen44
06-19-2009, 10:45 PM
Thanks Sue! I need too look up some maps I guess before I go down there so I can find all the fish stores to visit if I have time. :D
alta678
06-19-2009, 10:51 PM
My daughter lives near Houston. When I went in the spring, I visited several. These two are the best. After that, they became more of the same ol' same ol'. The only exception was the Fish Ranch in Rosenberg. Nothing to look at, but he had some GREAT chiclids. Dan at the HAW said he was moving more towards small fish and fewer chiclids. He has the best discus around and great prices. He has a great eye for fish and can pick out some great ones for you. Have fun!
Trallen44
06-19-2009, 10:57 PM
I can't buy any for a litlle while, I just had a bunch shipped in yesterday and today. But I always love to go and look!!!:exactly:
alta678
06-19-2009, 11:04 PM
I know exactly what you mean!! :hehe:
DallasDiscus
06-20-2009, 05:29 PM
Got two more today and threw them into the Discus tank. I love these fish!
nicole4983
06-20-2009, 06:07 PM
Wow those are gorgeous!
Dr. Awkward
06-20-2009, 06:25 PM
Those are real lookers! Thanks for sharing, I hadn't seen those before.
lellison
06-20-2009, 10:33 PM
ooh I had not seen those before either, soo pretty! How are those made? l mean, is that naturally occurring?
DallasDiscus
06-20-2009, 11:34 PM
They have been selectively bred to bring out those colors. Similar to the Glowfish Danios. So far as I know this is not a dyed fish.
fiftyfiveg
06-21-2009, 12:19 PM
Nice fishes. Can you mix them with red parrot fish?
iron
06-21-2009, 01:02 PM
Do they play nice with Oscars? I like them and the wife and kiddo liked it. Pretty nice fish. What do they start at?
DallasDiscus
06-21-2009, 03:06 PM
I have three of these fish total. Two are in the Discus tank and one is in a tank with a Blood Parrot and two other additional German Blue Rams. So far so good. I would not recommend keeping these with Oscars though. Anything that CAN fit into their mouth will eventually 'disappear'. These fish are community oriented, just need a little corner to call their own. Purchased them at The Fish Gallery and the going rate was forty dollars. A little much but they are not ordinary fish.
rolloffhill
06-21-2009, 06:19 PM
Each?:eek:
bra8ndy8
06-21-2009, 06:49 PM
VEry pretty!
tsunderl
06-21-2009, 06:50 PM
Yep. Each. They are cool looking.
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iron
06-21-2009, 08:14 PM
Dang it, thats rude! $40 whooping bucks! You need to get breeding pal. We need discounts, mega discounts! Us fish folk need to stick together here. Put the spanish fly to the tanks and supply the world!!! We are taking over!
:D
mrsadler
06-22-2009, 08:42 AM
awsome pic love the blue
biggin
06-22-2009, 08:46 AM
It is not a Petcofish.... I like the price. If everyone has them then they are little more then a German Ram and what fun is that?

Very nice fish.
kewlkatdady
06-22-2009, 10:32 AM
pretty fish...but I'm tired of the all the selective breed fish for what we want...


If I can't go to a lake and get the fish, then I'm not interested...IMHO there is something the matter with that...

<off soap box>

it is a pretty fish though...
biggin
06-22-2009, 10:36 AM
How many peacocks and other fish you have kept fit that bill?

Selective breeding is what keeps people in the hobby.


pretty fish...but I'm tired of the all the selective breed fish for what we want...


If I can't go to a lake and get the fish, then I'm not interested...IMHO there is something the matter with that...

<off soap box>

it is a pretty fish though...
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kewlkatdady
06-22-2009, 01:51 PM
to the best of my knowledge you can get peacocks out the lake...
iron
06-22-2009, 01:55 PM
I thought they flew in space? The lake? Cant be! roflmao
biggin
06-22-2009, 02:28 PM
You can get rams out of the river....I see WC all the time....

to the best of my knowledge you can get peacocks out the lake...
iron
06-22-2009, 02:34 PM
I want to know where yall go fishing. I would love to find tropical in the ponds and rivers here. I only see them in space. :D
WC? I am assuming Biggin you see wet cichlids all the times. Mine are wet too. :hehe:
kewlkatdady
06-22-2009, 03:02 PM
find a WC electric blue Ram...
DallasDiscus
06-22-2009, 10:35 PM
I have enough stock to start a breeding program. Problem is, my wife's favorite fish is in the tank (blood parrot) and I cannot get rid of him, and I can't just toss him in with my Discus. Although.... I do run some RO water in that tank and I have this little terracotta pot that I'm not doing anything with. What would I do when the fry were born to protect them?
fishman76092
06-24-2009, 10:12 PM
I have three of these fish total. Two are in the Discus tank and one is in a tank with a Blood Parrot and two other additional German Blue Rams. So far so good. I would not recommend keeping these with Oscars though. Anything that CAN fit into their mouth will eventually 'disappear'. These fish are community oriented, just need a little corner to call their own. Purchased them at The Fish Gallery and the going rate was forty dollars. A little much but they are not ordinary fish.

I have them available for a lot less. PM if interested. Pic is of actual fish.
fishman76092
06-24-2009, 10:14 PM
I have enough stock to start a breeding program. Problem is, my wife's favorite fish is in the tank (blood parrot) and I cannot get rid of him, and I can't just toss him in with my Discus. Although.... I do run some RO water in that tank and I have this little terracotta pot that I'm not doing anything with. What would I do when the fry were born to protect them?


FYI-They breeder is not selling females. All EBR are male. You'll have to breed them back to Germans.
alta678
06-24-2009, 10:18 PM
Ok, now I 'm curious. How big are they and what fish can you house them with?
fishman76092
06-25-2009, 06:46 AM
Ok, now I 'm curious. How big are they and what fish can you house them with?

Just look up Papiliochromis ramirezi for the info. Their size/temperament will not differ from the standard ram. They are peaceful community fish that get 2" or so.