Frank's F1 Growouts from Wild Parents - A Pleasant Surprise!

[fljones3]

Norm and Pat, Thanks!
Your suggestions were my initial thoughts also.

[Second Hand Pat]

A good point. And it they by that time have color then sometimes the ones with the most color they could be female.

Hi Norm, based on my Cuipeua F1 they will start to develop color between 3 to 3.5 inches. I noted no color differences across the ones I am growing out.
Pat

[fljones3]

I am comfortable to say, "I am thrilled with these babies!" I am estimating that they are ranging 1.875 inches & under at this point.
I am thankful to say that I have commitments for 12 of these fry for pickup within the next weeks. They will be going to good homes. So, I will need to start the painful selection of the 8 to keep sooner rather than later.

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[LizStreithorst]

The entire batch is so nice. You will have a hard time choosing.

[damian_ireland]

great thread Frank, I will be re reading it over the next couple of days and might have some questions. Keep up the great work

[fljones3]

I agree wholeheartedly.

The entire batch is so nice. You will have a hard time choosing.

[fljones3]

Thanks. Hope it’s helpful. I (and others) am more than willing to assist.

great thread Frank, I will be re reading it over the next couple of days and might have some questions. Keep up the great work

[fljones3]

Quick update. The male is back to health. After preventative meds, I placed him back in the main tank. He's now bossing the others around, eating, and mingling with the other seven. He is allowing one of the females to hang around his "territory." No courting but maybe in the winter? Who knows?

Hope to post on the fry. Nothing has changed. Still eating and growing.

[danotaylor]

That's great news Frank...what are the other 7 you put him back in with? Ripper mate!

[fljones3]

I have 7 adult discus, Daniel. 3 domestics (Snakeskin, 2 Alequers; from Kenny), 5 Wilds (largest close to 7 inches).

That's great news Frank...what are the other 7 you put him back in with? Ripper mate!

[two utes]

I am comfortable to say, "I am thrilled with these babies!" I am estimating that they are ranging 1.875 inches & under at this point.
I am thankful to say that I have commitments for 12 of these fry for pickup within the next weeks. They will be going to good homes. So, I will need to start the painful selection of the 8 to keep sooner rather than later.

Looking really good Frank. You've certainly done a great job with these, and i'm sure they will ALL turn out to be very nice adults. I wouldn't be in a hurry to pick your final eight, and would wait as long as possible. I wouldn't get caught up in picking the largest eight fish, but more so make your decision on shape and color. It wont be easy, but im sure everyone will get good fish.

Glad to hear your male is on the road to recovery, and i hope he picks another mate and get you thinking about another batch soon.

Good luck....its been fun to watch the process

[LizStreithorst]

What strain is the fish he's hanging with?

[fljones3]

Thanks Joe. I appreciate your comments. I will wait until the week the 12 are due to depart. Shape, color, and varied size will guide me in that order. I will have 9 left - 8 plus one with the damaged gill plate.

Looking really good Frank. You've certainly done a great job with these, and i'm sure they will ALL turn out to be very nice adults. I wouldn't be in a hurry to pick your final eight, and would wait as long as possible. I wouldn't get caught up in picking the largest eight fish, but more so make your decision on shape and color. It wont be easy, but im sure everyone will get good fish.

Glad to hear your male is on the road to recovery, and i hope he picks another mate and get you thinking about another batch soon.

Good luck....its been fun to watch the process

[fljones3]

A Wild. I will not let a pair form between the domestics and the wilds. I don’t think they will.
There is a question whether the one he is hanging around is a female. We will see how things go. It is my understanding that Wilds are seasonal spawners. Of course, I can be surprised.

What strain is the fish he's hanging with?

[fljones3]

Happy 8 Week Birthday!
Over 2 inches now.

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