Differentiation between Red Melon, Super Melon n RGD

[dave6238]

Thanks for being frank Roy. Based on the comments given by shifus, i also think it is not genuine RGD. But its ok for me coz i wanted 1 red red discus in my comm n this pc suits my purpose... ��

When just introduced into tank.... fins n tail black black...


Now.... fins n tail still black black....

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[zoids]

Originally Posted by dave6238

Thanks for being frank Roy. Based on the comments given by shifus, i also think it is not genuine RGD. But its ok for me coz i wanted 1 red red discus in my comm n this pc suits my purpose... ��

Have to be frank dave. I'm just explaining the true characteristics of each strain. Don't want you to learn the wrong things due to misrepresentation.

It's just like how to differentiate malau and zz. When both looks similar to the untrained eye.

[dave6238]

Originally Posted by zoids

Have to be frank dave. I'm just explaining the true characteristics of each strain. Don't want you to learn the wrong things due to misrepresentation.

It's just like how to differentiate malau and zz. When both looks similar to the untrained eye.

Dun worry Roy, me keeping discus oni for fun n not too serious about them.... but its good to learn more n get the right info so as not to become ah hai when buying discus...
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[itchy]

Many people take cleaner melon sell as rgd, maybe sometimes they themselves also don't know is not rgd cos they bought as rgd.

[itchy]

Originally Posted by zoids

red melon = pigeon based fish.
super melons = upgrade of red melon, still a pigeon base fish but cleaner

RGD = from original breeder is from golden base fish, should not have any black peppering like pigeon. But will grey peppering on whole fish when stressed.

Those who bough fishes sold as rgd and have black peppering on the fins and nose region. Sorry to burst the bubble, they have been crossed with melon before and have pigeon gene.

Very well sum up on Dave questions , those who have rgd or searching for rgd should read up especially the part on RGD.

[nitingdedao]

Originally Posted by dave6238

Hope all the discus shifu can help to answer this newbie question - how to tell the difference between Red Melon, Super Melon and RGD? Thanks in advance.

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I might be wrong but just to share what i know.

Those are strains names coined by breeders.

Melons are red pigeon based reds. Add one "super" normally use to say that its a improved version of lesser/less obvious black specs.

RGD. Golden based red fish. Other that the black "halo" seen on the fins the fish should spot no black specs.

See fish don't see names.

I personally group red fishes to 3 types

1) Brown based

2) Gold based

3) Pigeon based

[itchy]

Originally Posted by nitingdedao

2) Gold based

Bro, what will happen to these beauties and their names will change to what if they are fed with red enhancer?

[nitingdedao]

Originally Posted by itchy

Bro, what will happen to these beauties and their names will change to what if they are fed with red enhancer?

HAHA you know I know can already.

[dave6238]

Originally Posted by nitingdedao

I might be wrong but just to share what i know.

Thanks bro, very informative n easier to learn with pictures
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[dave6238]

Originally Posted by nitingdedao

HAHA you know I know can already.

Cannot lidat say leh.... must lay out everything here so all can learn....
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