Pat's Challenger Growout Thread

[Mando]

when do they start to slow down in growth? after4 inches? what is the normal time span between 4" and 5".

beautiful fish! my favorites are the lowest bottom to the right, and the one all the way left on your last photo.

[Second Hand Pat]

when do they start to slow down in growth? after4 inches? what is the normal time span between 4" and 5".

beautiful fish! my favorites are the lowest bottom to the right, and the one all the way left on your last photo.

Thank Mando My understanding is growth slows down after they are about three months old. These guys are just over four months old. Some ballpark guesstimates I have read on the forum is they should be five inches by the time they are nine months old and six inches by the time they are a year. Then you need to ask if these sizes are based on standard length (base of tail to nose) or total length (standard length plus tail). Then you have different stains which grow at different rates and some stains which "tend" to be smaller like red based strains.

My best suggestion is to watch the growout threads. The next measurements are at the six month mark and the fish will be seven months old.
Pat

[sanjay21]

As always awesome pictures Pat great looking batch.

And +1 to "Then you have different strains which grow at different rates " not all strains grow at he same pace.

[Second Hand Pat]

As always awesome pictures Pat great looking batch.

And +1 to "Then you have different strains which grow at different rates " not all strains grow at he same pace.

Thanks Sanjay
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

Pigging out on Al's FDBWs. These guys were mostly ignored today while dealing with horsey stuff.

The gang, at least most of them.

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That's mine
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[Cosgrovb]

Pat — you are doing a great job with these guys. You will get them to realize their full potential.

[modealings]

Looking awesome!

[Mando]

stunning, Pat! I thank you for introducing me to Al's worms. My wilds love it.

[Mr.BigBlock]

Great job Pat!

[Second Hand Pat]

Pat — you are doing a great job with these guys. You will get them to realize their full potential.

Thank you Brad, I hope so

Looking awesome!

Thank you Eric

[Second Hand Pat]

stunning, Pat! I thank you for introducing me to Al's worms. My wilds love it.

You are more then welcome Mando

Great job Pat!

Thank you Joie

[Second Hand Pat]

Awaiting their FDBWs...

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The two turks

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The SS

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[Pices]

Oh Pat, these are so beautiful!
Patty

[Phil4Discus]

Stunning, Pat. Great job thus far!

[Second Hand Pat]

Oh Pat, these are so beautiful!
Patty

Thank you Patty, they are like little gems. I am super excited to see how these develop over the next several months.
Pat