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    Another update video. I've had these fish since November 4th.

    https://youtu.be/RtVbbpgJ458

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    Very nice Rick ! I somehow missed this post. Great updates and good to see you back in the hobby. Good luck with the grow outs!

    One day I hope to see your fishroom. Utah needs a Discus community soon

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    Happy New years everyone!

    Here's my new year update on the discus I got from Al on November 2. Growing like crazy and doing great! In fact other than a day and a half where I lost a ton....(sad face) I have had zero issues with these guys.

    They are housed in a split 75G plumbed to a 20G sump running nothing but sponge(around 9 inches). Water is returned at around 150GPH. Temps kept around 84F They do share the water with a ton of Apisto fry and some guppies and bristlenose plecos....

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    Nice ! They look class !!

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    Awesome job Rick
    Great shapes on them and look very healthy.

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    Just goes to show you my multi-tasking skills are fading... I can't believe that I missed this thread! In my defense the last two months are a huge blur!

    Rick thanks for that first post! I was really happy to see you returning to the hobby after so long! You have done great with this batch, They look like awesome! I'm looking forward to them breeding one day for you!
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    Quote Originally Posted by brewmaster15 View Post
    Just goes to show you my multi-tasking skills are fading... I can't believe that I missed this thread! In my defense the last two months are a huge blur!

    Rick thanks for that first post! I was really happy to see you returning to the hobby after so long! You have done great with this batch, They look like awesome! I'm looking forward to them breeding one day for you!
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    I'm still not sure what caused the initial die-off of half the group because other than one really bad 24 hr period these fish have been great... (knock wood).
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    Quote Originally Posted by RickMay1 View Post
    Last month, I finally decided that all the plants, plecos, tetras and miscellaneous cichlids just weren't "hard mode" enough.
    Definitely not the weirdest, but let's say it's still an unusual way to find yourself out being a masochist

    Welcome back to the flat fish world!
    Water change is not just a chore, it's my life now...

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    Four-month update! Looking good. Still zero problems...(knock on wood)
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    Nice work Rick, they look very well cared for mate

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    Time flies! 4 months already! fish look great Rick!
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    Great thread Rick. I don’t know why I’m just seeing it now, but glad I found it and glad you found your way back to simply discus. You certainly haven’t lost your touch-very nice grow out!
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    They look great Rick! You just may catch up with the challengers from more than a month earlier!!!

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