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    It didn't seem all that long ago that l read a post here about the first Annual Discus Challenge and thought "how cool would that be!"
    Well you can imagine how excited l was to be chosen to be one of the challengers, and it sure put me on a quick learning curve to raising a batch of juvenile discus. With all you guys watching, and with plenty of encouragement l went through lots of highs....and a few lows. But learnt a whole lot along the way too.
    I just want to thank Simply discus for this opportunity and also all of you for your replies to my post. You sure did give me plenty to strive for.
    Just out of interest l put in 21 posts to which l received 12,506 views.
    I really can't believe it has been 8 months since receiving the challenge discus, and thought you would enjoy this 6 minute clip of my journey.
    Thanks again to all of you for your support.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG1cD4mgXFU
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    Default Re: All good things come to an end!

    That is a verrry nice summary of your journey...good job!....& it sure doesn't seem like it's been 8 months.... enjoy your fish!!! Oh! & I love your signature, lol...

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    Awesome job! LOVE the video.
    I for one appreciate the great job of documenting the challange. Can you tell me what size they were when you got them in January and the size they are now?
    Thank you!
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    Thanks for your comments Dottie and Autumn Wind.
    Yes....life is to short to take it too seriously....'Nobody gets out Alive'
    The average size of the discus fish was about 45mm (1 3/4") with the largest one l measured around 63mm ( 2 1/2")
    I lost the largest one about half way through the challenge...sob...sob.
    And the biggest one remaining currently stands at around 115mm (4 1/2")
    Though that is only an approximation, as l do not wish to place them under unnecessary stress by trying to catch them again for a measurement.
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    Joe,
    you have done an exceptional job the whole way through with regular updates and video and you truly embraced what i believe the challenge was about. The discus you raised look fantastic !


    cheers mate.
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    That was really good! I enjoyed that. Great job and the fish have grown to such beauties. Hope you continue to enjoy them. It is so fun to watch them grow, see there coloring come in and watch them mature. Great job my friend!

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    ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!

    Very good very good! What an inspiration to beginners like me.

    I'm not Australian, but cheers mate.

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    Thanks for posting the video!
    Looks like you have some very nice discus there.
    Keep up the good work!
    I'll have to show video to the wife-"See there is still a place we could set-up another tank"
    Rob
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    Quote Originally Posted by A1 Aquarium World View Post
    Joe,
    you have done an exceptional job the whole way through with regular updates and video and you truly embraced what i believe the challenge was about. The discus you raised look fantastic !


    cheers mate.
    Darren, Thanks mate!! That really really means alot to me!

    Angela, I'm glad you enjoyed, not only the video but the overall challenge. And l will continue to enjoy my discus for sure! Next challenge for me is trying to successfully raise some fry.

    Bobears, I am so happy to be an inspiration to a beginner! You have chosen the most beautiful and sometimes challenging fish to keep. But let me tell you that you will find all the help and support that you need here on Simply Discus. There are some really good people here. Just don't be afraid to ask! Cheers to you to Mate!

    Subcooler, I am really happy with my discus, and glad that you like them too.
    I hope that you find some spare room for another Discus Tank. I wish l could too!!

    Thanks every one for the feed back!
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    Default Re: All good things come to an end!

    that was a very nice video. i enjoyed it. id say you were a success . they look great .
    thanks for sharing..and the contest was all a success i think.

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    Thanks April. It's nice of you to say that.

    I think it gave lots of people opportunities to see and monitor different ways of raising juvinille discus.
    I was successful in raising two out of my batch, and look forward to doing it again one day with a bit more experience behind me.
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    Great Video, Joe! I think all contestants should make one ~ I love that one shot of the "inside out"!

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    JOE, Joe, joe..... u never seice to amaze me w/ ur talents. That was the best video i have seen yet. W/ ur dedication, always posting, sharing all the ups and downs w/ us. U r THE BEST imo!!!!
    Good luck my virtual friend, I just wish i could meet u in person and personally share all the experiences these 8 months. Who knows, maybe someday
    Eileen

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    Hey Marie...l think that 'viewing from the inside out' clip gave me that 'Crazy Nut' title....l nearly called that summary clip 'Crazy nut's discus challenge'

    Hi Eileen...you are so sweet to say that. I feel like l got to know you a little over these last 8 months as well, and l sure did feel some of your pain. But, you being the trooper that you are pulled through nicely. I always look forward to your report and updates as well!
    I am sure that when we meet, we will have plenty of stories to share.

    Thanks for the comments ladies.
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    Hi Joe

    Unbelievably Fantasticly put together!

    Incredible, I really am lost for words.

    The fish turned out great. I really dig your work.

    Wish you all the best in the future.

    Regards
    Armandi

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