Rose Reds from Jeff Young, correction Tomato Reds

[GulfCoastDiscus]

Just acquired these from Jeff Young (DiscusFarmUS). Sorry the pic does no justice to these giant monsters. I recieved 5 all above 7" in size. Thank you Jeff.

Dan

[Ryan]

Wow! I like them :o

[GulfCoastDiscus]

Here's a better pic. :)

dan

[Carol_Roberts]

What are they?

[crimson cross]

Does not look like rose red to me....ya, nice fish though...

[Larry Grenier]

Nice fish but that's not what I expect to see when I hear "Rose Reds".

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Nice fish anyway. 8)

[GulfCoastDiscus]

I think Jeff calls them Rose Reds or Virgin Reds. What do you think they are?
I plan to cross a male to my female San Merah.
I have 5 different females spawning but no males. I'm hope to get males to cross to a red turq, 2 San Merahs and the Red Passion.

dan

[Orient]

Pardon me.. But I think those are Tomato Reds... ;D ;D

[GulfCoastDiscus]

Thank you Orient. Can you give some background on this strain and how they differ from the other rusty reds. Thanks

dan

[Jeff]

Yep. Tomatos. ;)

[GulfCoastDiscus]

Hi Jeff,
Can you give me some info on how they came to be? Thanks

Dan

[chuckbam]

They are real nice fish with any name :D

[Orient]

HI Danman

Well..to trace the actual lineage of the Tomato Reds goes way back.

They are crossed from Alencer base fish with Brown Base fish. Essentially they were the first hybrid between those 2 fish. Therefore u will see more wild characteristics in these fish and they tend to grow really huge.

Congrats on your purchase and have fun with those.

[CARY_GLdiscus]

Nice looking group of Boys!

But Am just Guessing ;)

[GulfCoastDiscus]

I think you're right Cary. Anyway I need these boiz for the gurls.
Hey Cary check out the babies from the RedSpotted SS I bought from you.

Dan

[Howie_W]

Dan,

Those fish look awesome...showing great colors!

I hope it's not a guys night out only tank...would be great to get a pair started with any one of those guys. :)

Howie

[GulfCoastDiscus]

Hi Howie,
They're still in quarantine. I have females waiting for these studs.

Dan

[Carol_Roberts]

Sorry, I didn't mean to sound so abrupt. They are gorgeous fish!

[GulfCoastDiscus]

Thank you Carol. No offense taken. Never had this type of strain so I'm a bit ignorant. I got 'em because I have two female San Merahs that paired up and both laid eggs on the cone.

Dan

[fshngal]

Dan,

Very nice stock for breeding. Wishing you the best of luck with them.

Jeff must have some great contacts over in Asia.

Congrats,
Fshngal :)

[henryD]

Nice looking females you have there...

[GulfCoastDiscus]

Thank you Fshngal. Let you guys know what happens.

Hey Henry. Thank you. What's up with you lately. How's the new baby?
Out of the three leopard that I got from you. 2 are females and 1 male. I have one pair spawning regularly and the other female is paired up with a Redspotted SS and she too is spawning. Both males from the pairs is still trying to get it right. I know patience.... :)

dan

[rsawest]

Very nice fishies Jeff, whatever the name.

[CARY_GLdiscus]

looking good dan ;)

[GulfCoastDiscus]

Thank you bro.

[wall_o_fish]

Say . . . I LIKE these tomato reds. Jeff--are you expecting any more in about the next six months? I'm moving up to L.A. and may be recatching the discus bug.