17th July-Every cloud has a silver lineing

If my calculations are correct it has now been about 31 weeks since receiving my challenge fish,and it won't be too long before this challenge is all over.
With plenty of highs and a few disappointments along the way, l have finished with a couple of beautiful discus, learnt more about this fantastic hobby, and got to know some really nice people here along the way.
For me, it was never about winning, but more about being apart of a great idea, and greater community.
I am still maintaining 2 weekly 50% water changes, and feeding daily: live black worm, FBS, FBW, and a variety of pallets and flakes.
There is plenty of egg laying going on in the community tank too, with 2 pairs of other discus continuously laying sometimes simultaneously.
Its been great watching these challenge discus develop from young juveniles.

Ive attached some current photos, and also an old video clip to see the difference. See if you can pick out the juvenile discus with the forked bar?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3RGFJn1xM

Very nice looking discus, I am glad to see that things have gone really well for you.

Glad you had a great experience with the contest fish Joe! Its all for the love of the hobby...:)

You did great! :)

Joe,
mate you were exaxtly what this comp was all about learning and enjoying,Thank's for sticking with it and giving regular updates.You have done a great job with them they look fantastic.



cheers

Hi Joe,

Its been a long journey my fellow country man

A fantastic couple you were left with indeed, I personally truly adore them

Wish you all the best with them & your future

Regards Armandi ;)

Excellent job Joe!
Joe

Joe. I wish u all the best. U did go thru a rough spot and pulled thru w/ur chin up high. Ur right. Who cares who wins, its all about the hobby and KNOWLEDGE! thats the most important. I definately learned alot more. Great Job bud!!!;)

Wow, your fish did turn out quite beautiful! Nice work. This makes me want to raise some up from babies now. :)

Well done. Nice fish. I especially like the orange/red rim around the fins