Brian's 2018 grow out challenge...

[Mando]

That's an overly complicated BH mix that they destroy!

I can tell! that's why I was so intrigued. Would you say they are at 5" already?

[jeep]

Not quite, I'd day more like 4". I plan to update with an official measurement this weekend

[jeep]

Due to the flooding in my area, the municipal water supply is off the charts these days, so I've decided to cut water changes back to 25% per day for awhile. The challenge fish seem just fine so far, but the Curipera's don't seem to be enjoying the WC's. I can already see the water clarity is suffering so I'm adding some mechanical filtration to remove the particles

I'll post a measurement within a few days...

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[danotaylor]

Brian when the Toledo water crisis hit a few years ago I put 5# of fresh activated charcoal into a prefilter and recirculated the municipal water though it for 24 hours to remove any dissolved nasties prior to water changes...
Stunning SS BTW...

[jeep]

Brian when the Toledo water crisis hit a few years ago I put 5# of fresh activated charcoal into a prefilter and recirculated the municipal water though it for 24 hours to remove any dissolved nasties prior to water changes...
Stunning SS BTW...

That's a great idea. I may be able to do something similar with my HOT Magnum. Thanks!!

[danotaylor]

My pleasure mate ����

[jeep]

6 month update. They don't care for this at all but they went right back to eating immediately so they must get over it quickly

I still can't seem to line them up right. The largest is right at 4 1/2'... There's one that's much smaller at about 3 3/4". It's very healthy and always the first to eat. I don't know why it's so much smaller than the rest

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[Pices]

OMG! You and Pat are both about the same size here. This is getting exciting. You both have done a phenomenal job on these grow outs. When does this contest wrap up?
Patty

[jeep]

Thanks Patty! I believe the contest runs from 8-12 months from the beginning. I would't mind seeing it go a full year...

[Maddie]

These look great! Great Job!

[Filip]

Nice size Brian .So far they seem to be growing "by the book'" .

[jeep]

Thaks Maddie!!

I agree Filip. It's been a long time since I've grown out such small discus and it seems 4-4.5 inches is about right...

[jeep]

Here's a shot of Mr. Small. As you can see, it's got good shape and coloring, and it's always the first one to the food and very active. I haven't measured it, but I's say it's about 3.5" - 3.75"

All others are doing great!!!

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[danotaylor]

I'm no discus expert mate, but looking at this guy proportionately he looks amazing...maybe a slightly slower grower, but he could still reach 6.5"+, just not as quickly...the genetics are there for sure, and they have been well cared for and fed right...IMIO (in my inexperienced opinion) I reckon they're ALL doin great

[jeep]

I hope you're right about growing because it probably has the best overall shape of them all!!