Finally I reach finish line!!!

[MKD]

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Quick review:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YHF1zJQcgs

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[MKD]

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[MKD]

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[MKD]

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[MKD]

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[MKD]

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[MKD]

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[MKD]

final for grading.

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[MKD]

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[MKD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsyIp4gL5N4


A short conclusion from my experience, breeding and raising fry is not simple that people think but if you have the right tools like water changes, tank space, time…..that makes it easier. It requires lot of patience which need you to be calm and plan out everything before jump into it. This will help to prevent lot of accidents/headache along the road. It also requires discipline and commitment which need you to do water changes regularly especially at early stage can't skip a day of WC (just my opinion). This is a harder than patience part because most of us have family, school, works and other things to take care daily. So you need to add water changes/maintenances on top of your schedule. You have to do WC even you're sick and busy with something. So it's better and really help if you have easy water change routine. As far as food, it’s good to feed them varieties foods and I feed them my mixed BH, flakes, Al’s FDBW, Frozen Bloodworm (treat only). I made 1 mistake which I switched BH mixed too quick because I was under impression power feed them and good food. They were off new food couple days and switched too quick.

Before I kept all easy maintenance fish and did not know much about discus. That's why i chose my user name MKD stands for Monster Keeps Discus that means the monster with tiny brain serves his king. We all have to start from somewhere and this place (SIMPLYDISCUS) is a great place to start with so many great experts who are willing to help. If I can do it you can do it.

What the adventure!!! It’s fun and lot of experiments. This is my last update for this contest, it’s time to move on to next chapter. They’ll join in with my current stock and will see if they pair up or doing anything for me. I can't believe it that i make it to the end. I want to thank SimplyDiscus giving me this opportunity, what a great experience and learned a lot from it and this site. I also want to thank everyone's comments and supports.

[dkeef]

Tony they have grown a lot since last time I was there. they look gorgeous~!!!

got any plans to sell some non pairs? Im first in line OK?

[Kal-El]

Wow... they turn out amazing... great job and congratz making it to the finish line... This wasn't an easy contest to do for the whole year...

[Allwin]

Wooow, beautiful journey.. Wish i repeat this :)

[a volar]

Great accomplishment Tony, congratulations!!

[MKD]

thank you guys. Oh man!!! the hard part for me is don't have enough (never :) ) tank space and can't mix with any other fish. But it's all good, I took that as commitment and water change as discipline.



David - Im planning to add them to my Alex Turq and Forest Thickline but will keep you in mind.

[Vieira]

Beautiful great job!!!


Richard

[John_Nicholson]

Congrats.

Well done.

-john

[Chicago Discus]

Absolutely beautiful great job :):)…..Josie

[Scales]

Congrats on your accomplishment! Your fish turned out beautiful. Can't wait for the day when I attempt the same journey you've made. Job well done!

[alcastro]

Great job tony, looking at them all grown up makes me want to grow some.

[OC Discus]

Thanks for sharing!

[DiscusLoverJeff]

Tony, excellent job!!!

They look amazing. You have done what many have tried and that is raising albino's to adult.

[Second Hand Pat]

Well done Tony, they turned out so nice. Stand tall, you did it. :D
Pat

[DLFL]

Great job!

[tbie2]

Very Nice

[MKD]

Thank you everyone and you should participate next time. It is a great experience and very please with it.

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[Willow123]

Lovely fish Tony! i know this is a old post but you can never have too many compliments on those.
How old are they in the finish pictures? just out of interest.

Thanks and well done!

[MKD]

thank you Willow. I encourage everyone give it a try next time. It's really fun and interesting.