Skin of Discus fish    01/13/2008
Hello!
I want to know about Discus Fish.
Difference between the shape of Leopard Skin and Snake Skin of Discus fish.
I can't choose, what is Leopard Skin? What is Snake Skin? In my eye the skins are same.
Thanks WWM Crew,
NoMo
<They look pretty similar to me, too. Both have a mottled pattern of red squiggles on a blue (or whatever) background. In theory, "leopard-skin" Discus have a more leopard-like pattern (i.e., spots and squiggles), while "snakeskin" ones have a pattern more like snake skin (i.e., mostly spots). But that doesn't seem to mean much in real terms. Retailers use them interchangeably, and so do many Discus breeders. You can even find varieties called "leopard snakeskin" Discus! So instead of worrying too much about the names, look for good quality specimens of a variety that appeals to you, and work from there. Cheers, Neale.>

Reference your website - Discus  - 04/14/07
Dear Sirs,
<Hello Heiko!>
I just had a look at your nice website and your Discus info page.
My name is Heiko Bleher and I just wanted to comment the following:
Unfortunately the information you have about discus are very old and outdated.
The taxonomy has changed, the information about species and colours, the variants in the wild, etc. etc.
<Yes, thank you for this. I penned this piece many years ago>
Maybe you would like to have a look at my book: BLEHER'S DISCUS to update it. You can find it almost everywhere in the web (just enter my name under www.yahoo.com and you will find it).
Or under www.aquageo.cvom,. or www.aquapress-bleher.it
All the best
always
Heiko
<Thank you... Will also post your message for others to find, use your work on Symphysodon. Cheers, Bob Fenner, who hopes to see you at the next/08 InterZoo.>
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