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    Hello simply,
    Here are some shots from this morning when the lights were turned on. These pictures were before their morning w/c. Everything has been going well with these guys. Absolutely no problems at all. Feedings are still 7 to 8 x daily, three feedings are b/h or seafood mix, 4 are flake/pellets and one treat of white worms,blood worms,red wigglers,brine shrimp,ect... Water temp is 86 deg,ph is 7.0,Ms 440. Water changes are 80% every morning and 10 gal spot cleaning in the evening. It is hard to believe these guys are out growing their 100 gal tank, as it seems a bit tight in there at times. I will not be moving them though. I have grow some large discus in tight quarters and with clean food and heavy w/c it does not seem to be a problem. All seem to be growing well and adding thickness. I love their color which is hard to capture in photo's but it is a beautiful sight when the sun is shinning in on them. They have a pinkish hue in sun light. I have decided not to add any red color enhancers to there food mixes. I am very pleased with the solid yellow color and want to keep it that way. That decision may hurt me in the final judging but i am willing to take that risk. I think they are priceless. I hope you enjoy the update.

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    nicest ones I have seen fron the contest! incredible job man! Are you feeding them, geno's or pat's steaks???

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    The consistency in their amazing shapes speaks a lot about their quality. Not to take anything away from Kenny's hard work.. that's a one hell of a group to start out with.

    Keep up the good work.

    Van

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    Kenny! AMAZING, the fish look unreal!

    awesome job!

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    Kenny those are some awesome looking fish, great job!
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    Awesome Kenny
    There are some huge discus in that bunch.
    Pictures are outstanding as usual. Great job buddy.
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    They look wonderful! I can't believe how uniform they are. Looks like they are getting pretty thick too. Excellent job with them.

    Chris
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    Great job. That last picture really shows how thick they are. Are most of yours solids? I can only see one that has some spotting on the body. Everyone else seem to have 1-2 that have partially spotted bodies.
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    Kenny,

    They are looking fantastic! I need you to come take some pictures for me. I love your photography skills and style! I don;t know if you are employing some special skills or what, but whatever it is, it's wonderful!!

    Well done my friend!

    Best wishes!
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    Wow. I'd be proud to have those fish in my tanks. Amazing looking fish.
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    OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are some amazingly healthy, huge and beautiful discus. The shape, color, fins, thickness and the obvious excellent health.....there is nothing to say! Congrats, those guys are just stunning Kenny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love them! I bet you will keep them forever, and you should! It must be so rewarding and satisfying to see one's hard work pay off like this! mike

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    Absolutely beautiful Kenny! They are getting huge and such great color! Good growing and care for sure!
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    jawdropping

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    Kenny,

    Wow...Great job so far...those fish have developed great body shape under your care.

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    Impressed...very,very impressed! Great job!
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