Discus vs Trophs/Petros

[myjohnson]

i got you nick ... if you say elitist i'll make the drive back just to make sure MJ 's got you in check.

Bro, you know I keep my pimp hand strong!

[Darbex]

MJ the pic from my tank is of Red Spotted Greens. I will have to take another pic of my new tank with my RSG & TG (Tefe Green) group. There is a reason Discus are more expensive then Trophs. They are the most sought after fish because of their grace and beauty. Also they are harder to get and take care of. The thing is WC discus is better in Discus community than Troph because there are only 3 (maybe 4 depends on who you ask) variants. WC Trophs last time I checked there are more variants then I can count on all my fingers and toes. If you all are putting Trophs and Petros together to prove a point that point has been taken they are blunt faced dee dee dees.

[Darbex]

There isnt as many Discus keepers in Houston as Trophs. Trophs are going to win the skirmish in Houston but we will win the war for world domination.:evil:

[Darbex]

Now if you want to talk about the best Tangs. IMO its featherfins

[russ]

i'm not in houston.
i dont think discus would win here in ohio either!

[Mzungu]

I have to say that I wish it was just tropheus vs. discus, and not petros grouped in with tropheus. I am not a fan of petros. (GASP!)

I also like the idea that pictures should count only if they are pictures of the poster's fish. :)

Okay, now stop talking about it and just post pictures! Geez!

[wesleydnunder]

Favorite fish is a personal preference for any number of reasons. I prefer discus because they are, IMO, a better looking, more mellow and serene fish than the petros and trophs I've seen. It's like the difference between watching ballroom dancing and a mosh pit.

Mark

[russ]

i'd take the mosh pit anytime!

[mdwalt]

The unique shape and varying colorations make the discus the more interesting fish. Trophs may vary in color, but their shape is nothing more than ordinary. Also, any common goldfish can have the same temperament as a troph.
My vote goes to the discus.

[imagirlgeek]

I'm not sure how posting pics will help the Troph cause, but here's my contribution....

Duboisi Fry and Duboisi Adult



Chaitika


Moliro



Bemba



Tropheus Ikola



Tropheus Kachese



Tropheus Mpulungu 'Moop'



Tropheus Nkonde



Tropheus Uwile

[russ]

I'm not sure how posting pics will help the Troph cause, but here's my contribution....

Duboisi Fry and Duboisi Adult



Chaitika


Moliro



Bemba



Tropheus Ikola



Tropheus Kachese



Tropheus Mpulungu 'Moop'



Tropheus Nkonde



Tropheus Uwile

they must count for points!!!
nice collection of trophs!!!

[imagirlgeek]

...Also, any common goldfish can have the same temperament as a troph....

I'm going to have to disagree. I currently have tropheus, puffers, gobies, malawi cichlids, mbuna cichlids, SA cichlids, Frontosa, Datnoids, Scats, Discus, featherfins, shellies, cyps, flowerhorns, guppies, bettas, badis, danios, loaches, catfish, plecos and koi....and have had common goldfish...None of these fish have a temperament to be compared with the Trophs. This is based solely on my observation, nothing more.

[russ]

no one in their right mind could compare a nasty goldfish with a tropheus!!!

[cichlid1409]

i'd take the mosh pit anytime!

+1 for mosh pit

[myjohnson]

MJ the pic from my tank is of Red Spotted Greens.

Thanks for the info! They are very nice looking fishes!

I will have to take another pic of my new tank with my RSG & TG (Tefe Green) group.

Post-up! Points will be given accordingly, and you got to back up your peps. Seems like tropheus/petros are wining!

There is a reason Discus are more expensive then Trophs.

Depends on the trophs. Golden Kalambo comes to mind. Don't know of a single person with them in the US. All the European divers that find these fishes ship them back home before they come here. Or maybe, US importers are just not asking for them, I don't know for sure. But rare fish.

Also, a good real colony of trohpeus is not 3-4 fishes. 20-30 fishes is generally needed just to keep these fishes from killing each other. That drives up cost A LOT.

They are the most sought after fish because of their grace and beauty. Also they are harder to get and take care of. The thing is WC discus is better in Discus community than Troph because there are only 3 (maybe 4 depends on who you ask) variants. WC Trophs last time I checked there are more variants then I can count on all my fingers and toes.

Around 120+, and they still finding more out there!

If you all are putting Trophs and Petros together to prove a point that point has been taken they are blunt faced dee dee dees.

mj