Good Quality Discus wanted

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  1. jagga

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    Hi Guys,

    I'm looking for about 8-10 good quality discus from a breeder. Don’t think I’ll be buying from the LFS's I have seen some Discus, the fish quality isn’t great. If anyone have contact details I would highly appreciate it.

    Thanks

    Jagga
     
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    jagga

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    Marco don't have at this moment ,did pm pHish_man, just waiting on his reply


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    Any other discus breeders?


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    Or wait and see if Marco organises a shipment from the East
    Might be a bit of a wait, but those are quality fish.
    I know a good few members on the forum got some and they looked to be excellent
     
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    Hi
    Sorry yes I have none atm.
    I am doing a small import in coming months, but I have already sent the order off to the breeder for selection.
    Will be confusing to make changes to it now

    Rgds

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    Aaaa damit , would have place an order for 10 with no hesitation... just need to try and find some locally


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    Do some of the sponsors not include themselves in the orders??
     
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    @Reedfish
    On the 1 Tan-shipment Pet Stop took a whole mixed box of Discus.
    They sold out very quickly and it was a great success for them
    It is not easy for shops to warrant spending huge amts on Discus, and then they stuck in the shop for a long period woth negative consequences.

    The next (which is hopefully my last) shipment is from a breeder who specialise in high quality medium size fish (4.5" )
    So prices are a bit on the steep side.
    Its probably not possible for shops to buy in and then stock and resell at a profit.
    It would also.mean they are at a disadvantage cause people would be able to purchase direct from me at the same price the shop sells.
    And if I were to change that model the cost would go up to notmal shop-profit levels and then the fish would simply not sell
    Its not easy for most to justify spending R1500 on a Discus
    Spending double that is probably not going to happen at all

    So Im quite content with the way it has gone. This coming shipmemt is small in volume but hopefully very very high in quality.
    Its probably the only realistic way forward for certain fish species in the hobby.

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    @Marco,

    I was just wondering if there was some way the OP could get some decent Discus

    It is the same with Stingrays here in the UK.
    I have a contact at a very good lfs that imports rare and unusual fish.
    I asked if he could get me some decent priced Black Diamonds. He says he can, but supplier won't discount to him. The supplier will sell them to him at the same price to him as if I import them myself (something I have no urge to do). So after he has added all his other costs, plus his mark up, they will just be an insane price.
     
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    @Marco

    So the next shipment of Discus coming in has already been finalized and everything?o_OMyself and a friend here in Cape Town was preparing for when this shipment orders will take place here on the forum, or was this handled privately? I have not seen the price list and strains on here just as yet? :(
     
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    There are some guys selling their discus on whatsapp group. One guy is in CPT perhaps Marco can put u in touch. Best of luck

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    Hi

    @Heal

    I wont say it is impossible for me to accomodate you if you wish to join on the order.
    I will post the prices here, and then you can decide if you wish to contact me via PM
    I will also post some photos which the breeder shared with me to show size and quality.

    All AAA-grade 12-13cm
    Face spotted Eruption R1800.00
    Face Spotted leopard R1200
    Golden Eruption R3200.00
    Rafflesia R1500.00
    Super red Cover R1800.00
    Chequerboard R1200.00
    Blue Diamond R1200.00
    Altum flora R1200.00
    Heckel Cross R1800.00
    Red Turquoise R1300.00
    Blue Scorpion R1800.00
    Mandarin Passion R1350.00
    Red Eagle R1350.00

    16cm Brilliant Turquoise German line R1500.00




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    Please note - these are not random strain photos but are actual fish which are sold by the breeder (Lawrence Soon)

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    So sad I did not have money this time

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    Holy hell they are expensive!!!!!!! :eek: Hahaha
     
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    @Ladysphinx haha now you know why I go into a flat spin panic sometimes when I have wrong info.
     
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    Absolutely, my hubby would have a heart attack if I bought any fish that expensive, maybe someday I can actually afford them
     
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    These are actually very good prices. They are top notch fish and of good size as well. It is going to be a game changer in the hobby locally if the guys can breed them successfully.
     
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    @Marco what is the age of these fish? Out of interest sake I want to compare them size wise to mine to se how far I am lagging behind.
     

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