Eric's Grow Out Challenge Thread

[modealings]

Here's another shot this week. there are 4 that are all relatively the same size with one smaller one. I think the move to BH flakes in the AM has helped with water quality. Otherwise no other changes.

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[danotaylor]

Looking good Eric!!

[XIHOHORORORO]

do u give them black worms or black mosquitos larvaes?

[modealings]

do u give them black worms or black mosquitos larvaes?

Hi - no this go around I have just done BH mix and BH flakes. I have used ALs FDBW before w great success however.

[modealings]

Hi all - the remaining 5 are still hanging in there. I've moved down to a 50% water change daily and have moved over to more flake foods. The water does seem generally clearer. I've noticed on the snakeskin that it does have a flared gill on one side. Al's post in another thread shed light on the fact that there was likely a mineral imbalance during one of the growth spurts. I think if I were to start this over I would begin with BBS and move to a variety of dried food fairly quickly.

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[jeep]

They look good! Nice color patterns developing...

[modealings]

They look good! Nice color patterns developing...

Thanks Jeep. The big turq is looking pretty good imo. I'm still bummed about my losses a few months ago as it could be a pretty good group. But this has been a very educational experience so thats the take-away for me so far.

[Pices]

Such a perfect tall arch on the dorsal fins. Nice!
Patty

[modealings]

Here is a picture of the largest one I have. I think overall a pretty nice shape and really starting to color up too. Im just using a cheap office-type LED for lighting.

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I've continued with the BH flakes and 50% WC's every 1-2 days.

[danotaylor]

Good work Eric, great looking discus!!

[jawfish]

Here is a picture of the largest one I have. I think overall a pretty nice shape and really starting to color up too. Im just using a cheap office-type LED for lighting.

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I've continued with the BH flakes and 50% WC's every 1-2 days.

I really like this guy... that dorsal is nice... looking forward to see how this one develops.

[Filip]

Nice job Eric .The biggest two looks very well coloured and rounded .

[modealings]

A few more recent pictures. Everything seems status quo with the every 1-2 day 50-70% water change and BH flake feedings. Isnt the 6 month check in soon?!?

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[Second Hand Pat]

A few more recent pictures. Everything seems status quo with the every 1-2 day 50-70% water change and BH flake feedings. Isnt the 6 month check in soon?!?

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They are looking good Eric. The six month measurement is this week.
Pat

[Filip]

Great work Eric. I can allready see that the final judging of the challenge winner discus is going to be a very though call . Can't wait for this weeks measurements