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    So I finally after many years got my first Discus! I have a tank full of juvenile little ones from 1 inch to 3.5 inch. They are a Stendker cross, Blue Pigeon x Silver pigeon. I think this will give me a good feel for these beautiful fish and have lots of room for more!!! Well... Not so much my bank account lol

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    Congratulations. Keep up the water changes
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    Nice must feel good !!

    Why the big discrepancy in size ??

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    I can't post pics , says file failed? I'll try this instead.
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/I9xfR2Zr5snrmt0j2

    Not sure of the size thing maybe two different batches.
    Yes I'm feeding 3x a day and changing 50 percent and a 30 percent daily. Some are very peppery but some have some real potential
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    Very nice Mike...I attached your photo but could not attach video that was only 1 sec long..

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    Thanks Ralph!

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    Stendker pigeons are great starter fish. They're tough as nails, will grow big, and most importantly, will spawn. Make large water changes frequently and watch them grow. As they start to fill out the tank, sell off the lower quality fish. Your objective will be to end up with 5 - 6 of the best in terms of shape, color and size.

    I recommend that, at least once a week, you'll do just one 90% - 100% water change. One large water change is more effective than multiple smaller ones.

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    Congratulations Mike!

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    Thanks Happy face

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    Thanks Willie, yes I been pumping them up and they eat like pigs! Changing water daily. It's so addictive to change the water as much as I can as I feel that they actually love it and become more active! Quite amazing fish.

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    This one is the nicest so far. What do you guys think in terms of shape and eye proportion?https://photos.app.goo.gl/dSk0p0P9IuMpalOv2

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