Shutting down my discus tank!

[Mac6737]

OK, EVERYBODY, LISTEN UP -- I am withdrawing from "the hobby." No hard feelings; I had my first tank in 1951, and have had a planted 90-gallon discus tank since 1991, with several successful spawns, including one a year ago. Now both retired, my wife and I travel a lot, and I no longer enjoy twice-weekly sessions with the Python hose.

But therein lies your opportunity! Come and inspect the livestock and make an offer on some or all of these splendid fish.

My discus include a spawning pair (apricot sunset M, silver pigeonblood F), several year-old offspring, a large red (Marlboro?) a F silver pigeonblood. Plus 4 big clown loaches (4" -6"), that I wish to place together in a good home. (Loaches do well with cichlids.) Also a big pleco.

 

[rsanz]

Hi Robert, I am interested in your clown loaches. Where are you located? What are you asking for them?

 

[Mac6737]

Hi Robert, I am interested in your clown loaches. Where are you located? What are you asking for them?

Well, I said $20 each on the other forum. At a LFS, they'd probably be 75 each, but it's important to me they go together, if at all possible; they seem inseparable in the 90-gallon tank.

I am in Bethesda, just inside the Beltway. (301) 365-4926

 

[red texas]

What’s the price on the smaller discus or all in general,thanks

 

[rich_one]

Nice pics! Where about are you located, and what are the prices on the discus?

-Rich

 

[Mac6737]

What’s the price on the smaller discus or all in general,thanks

There are 9 discus, including the spawning pair. I think that pair should go for at least $250, and each of the others, depending. Let's say $40 apiece for all 7 (cheap! but I want to move them). But some would be worth more, some maybe less. I'm about to try to UL a pic of the whole tank, so you'll have a better idea.

 

[Mac6737]

Nice pics! Where about are you located, and what are the prices on the discus?

-Rich

There are 9 discus, including the spawning pair. I think that pair should go for at least $250, and each of the others, depending. Let's say $40 apiece for all 7 (cheap! but I want to move them). But some would be worth more, some maybe less. I can work with you (assuming you are not a dealer).

I'm about to try to UL a pic of the whole tank, so you'll have a better idea.

I'm in Bethesda.

 

[Mr.Bee]

Looking to get some of the smaller discus. Can’t send a pm.

 

[Mac6737]

Looking to get some of the smaller discus. Can’t send a pm.

OK, what's the question?

I would prefer to move these all together, but I'd probably take $40 each for the littlest ones, about 3." They hatched 1/31/17.

Here's a pic of the whole tank:

 

[rsanz]

Well, I said $20 each on the other forum. At a LFS, they'd probably be 75 each, but it's important to me they go together, if at all possible; they seem inseparable in the 90-gallon tank.

I am in Bethesda, just inside the Beltway. (301) 365-4926

I will take the loaches at $20 each. I am in Rockville. Would you prefer I call you to set up a viewing/pickup time? Or can we hash it out in this thread? What days/times are you usually available?

 

[Mac6737]

I will take the loaches at $20 each. I am in Rockville. Would you prefer I call you to set up a viewing/pickup time? Or can we hash it out in this thread? What days/times are you usually available?

I am retired, and am generally available, within normal limits. Please call me.

Mac

 

[Mac6737]

I will take the loaches at $20 each. I am in Rockville. Would you prefer I call you to set up a viewing/pickup time? Or can we hash it out in this thread? What days/times are you usually available?

Sorry, the loaches are under contract. If the buyer welches, I'll contact you.

 

[rsanz]

Sorry, the loaches are under contract. If the buyer welches, I'll contact you.

Oh man, that's a shame...I thought we had a deal. I was literally about to call you on my lunch break to tell you that I am ready to come out tomorrow around 5pm.

Ok, let me know.

 

[Wyn001100]

Discus Fish
I will be in your area in Bethesda, MD on Friday 1/26/18 +-3:30 pm
I could stop by.
Will that date/time work for you, if not propose other date/times

Discus I am interested in buying all, except the breeding pair.
How many, what type, what size?

price: give an individual price for 1 fish of a size in inches and a group quantity discount

Thank You

robertafleming@comcast.net