Cap'n Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 I am considering setting up a planted discus tank and wonder if I should purchase locally (Calgary) or order a group (half-dozen) online. Looking for suggestions and experiences. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayesmommy Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 i have purchased online with another lady before all went very well. We got them from the states. The only trouble was the airport recived them really early and they sat there for a long time. But they were fine. I would order again online again. As long as i seen pictures of the fish i was buying. to make sure they are good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ram Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 My first 6 discus were purchased locally in Calgary and I am pleased with them. However, I have ordered 6 from Wayne Ng's distributor in Ontario. They are not going to be shipped until the first week of April. If you have any interest you may be able to add to my shipment. You can PM if you are interested. Do some research on Wayne Ng's strains - he has won awards all over the world for his discus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 My first 6 discus were purchased locally in Calgary and I am pleased with them. However, I have ordered 6 from Wayne Ng's distributor in Ontario. They are not going to be shipped until the first week of April. If you have any interest you may be able to add to my shipment. You can PM if you are interested. Do some research on Wayne Ng's strains - he has won awards all over the world for his discus. Thanks for the offer, but I expect that will be over my budget. I figure I can get a decent group from Riverfront on their half-price days for about 120, plus I get to pick the fish. I think that's the way I am going to go. I noticed the bowfront discus and ram tank in your sig, can you give me some more details? Seems to be the tank I want. As much as I want the large, beautiful, showy fish I still want the little fish I'm used to in my Tanganyikan tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arixonbarnes Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 If you belong to C.A.S. I would think that some of the members are breeding Discus and would sell directly to you. That would eliminate the stress factor of shipping etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsukuni Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 (edited) I've gotten two red turqs from Riverfront and two blue turqs from Gold. All seem to be healthy, nice coloration, etc. And both were reasonably priced. I like to support local when I can... I just need two more to round out my 60 showtank... not sure where I'll get em from yet... But agreed, its nice to be able to pick out your fish, watch em eat, swim, etc and then say "I want THAT one". :thumbs: Edited March 2, 2007 by mitsukuni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red-dragon Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 best in edmonton loooooooooooooots of discus, even wild caught http://www.aquagiant.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandopsis Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I would be suspect that Aquagiant has any wild caught anything, Especialy discus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red-dragon Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 (edited) well, nanPOOPsis have you ever been there? I didnt think so You should check out other places besides walmart for fish........you will be suprised nandopsis, These comments I posted towards you were inappropriate and inmature. I showed no respect and I am sorry ....I appreciate you and all the members that use this site and I am sorry for being disrespectful. red dragon Edited March 2, 2007 by red-dragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandopsis Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Actualy i've been there numerous times. And a vast majority of my fish came from Jeff Rapps or Don Conkell. YOU? P.S. Do you like apples? Your Banned. How do you like them apples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red-dragon Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I am sorry NANDOPSIS my inmature comments have been disrespectful towards you and everyone that uses this forum. I will be more respectful of others in future posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandopsis Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Accepted. :beer: Now lets carry on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 I agree. I'm liking some of the equipment that I find at Aquagiant, but except for some saltwater inverts I wouldn't purchase many fish there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooUrns! Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Sorry to hijack this thread but I was enjoying reading about the discus and other members input on the tank that member had... until I ran into the flaming match these two members had. Might I make a suggestion? Instead of editing back and forth to 'correct' altercations or having moderators seemingly powertrip and openly threaten to ban members until he/she supplicates through edited posts, perhaps just deleting/editing the posts so there is no trace of the problem would be a less disruptive solution? I really can't stand seeing flame threads in forums when I'm just looking to read information or enjoy a discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsukuni Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Yeah...so... I got two more of those flattened fishies.... This time I got two 3" blue diamond discus. Beautiful. Had them a week now and they are very active, not as shy as the turqs, and love their bloodworms. That makes six. That may do it for this tank, though Christian was showing me some lovely plecos today, and I'm pretty sure that one or more are going to end up coming home with me eventually. And I still have an obsession with Tangerine Dreams. Praps I'll just have to set up another tank for discus? :heart: Be aware that if you want a successful planted tank with adequate light, your discus may be shy for a bit till they get used to the increased light levels in your tank... that's what I've found anyways, though now that I have a half dozen they're not as flighty... (take anything I say with a tsp of stress coat - I've only been a discus keeper for 2 months... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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