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    Default Feb 23 challenge update

    All has been well with the challenge discus. They are coming of age and wanting to spawn no matter how much i try and distract and discourage them. I have two pair so far laying eggs every other week or with atmospheric pressure changes. I have not changed anything with my routine since the start of this challenge, yes that means +/- 280 water changes. I have been using aged water a deg or so higher then tank water to hold back on the spawning stimulation. Water quality is perfect. I have been feeding freeze dried black worm, flakes, pellets and frozen bw or krill. i just started to get them back on beef heart this week but they have been a little reluctant accepting it. I will get them back on the bh mix as their staple food soon. Not too much else going on with them at this point. I can not wait until this challenge is over and i can pull pairs to see what the offspring turn out to be
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    Default Re: Feb 23 challenge update

    Hey they look great Kenny, thick, round, consistent size, perfect.
    Hard to say more, you have done a remarkable job raising your group.
    Well done buddy.
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    WOW, great job with them. They are beauties. Hope your recovery is going well.
    Marc

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    Quote Originally Posted by wgtaylor View Post
    Hey they look great Kenny, thick, round, consistent size, perfect.
    Hard to say more, you have done a remarkable job raising your group.
    Well done buddy.
    Bill
    Thanks Bill. sure has been a great experience so far

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    WOW, great job with them. They are beauties. Hope your recovery is going well.
    Thanks Marc. I am better everyday in spirit and sometime in body

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    Default Re: Feb 23 challenge update

    Hi Kenny,

    I always enjoy your updated pics. They look so thick and round. See you at Al's house in two weeks and take care.

    Cheers,
    Billy

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    Kenny,
    great freaking job on these guys!
    Best regards,
    Harriett

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    wow Kenny, they are FATTT. great work man, they just keeps getting better and better ehh?

    take care buddy, hope your feelin better!

    see you soon at the meeting!
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    Breath taking discus you have there Kenny, I would love to see them in person but I'm sure I would be their for the whole day

    All of your discus is huge and they are all beautifully shaped; I like the red outline on the dorsal+anal fin.

    Amazing that you got two pairs already, but in a way it would probably be too troublesome at this time. As always, looking forward for future updates.

    All the best,
    Kevin

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    Wow, they look amazing! You have done a phenominal job with them! Glad to hear that you are recovering.

    Chris
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    Wow, Good Job Kenny. Fish look fat and thick with round body shape, I love them all
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    Amazing group Kenny! They are all stunt doubles of each other, symmetrically perfect! WOW


    All the best!

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    Absolutely beautiful discus Kenny! Any one of them would make beautiful babies so good luck on some pairs. Your excellent care really shows.
    Barb

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    Quote Originally Posted by Billy Vu View Post
    Hi Kenny,

    I always enjoy your updated pics. They look so thick and round. See you at Al's house in two weeks and take care.

    Cheers,
    Billy
    Thanks Billy, looking forward to another great meeting at the masters.

    Quote Originally Posted by Harriett View Post
    Kenny,
    great freaking job on these guys!
    Best regards,
    Harriett
    Harriett these have been to easiest group of discus to grow out. no problems what so ever. i just wish my pictures could capture them as i see them. I will keep trying to improve on that. Thank you

    Quote Originally Posted by Cooldadddyfunk286 View Post
    wow Kenny, they are FATTT. great work man, they just keeps getting better and better ehh?

    take care buddy, hope your feelin better!

    see you soon at the meeting!
    This is what you get when you start with quality discus. the males in this group are tough fish, working hard to impress the ladies. We will catch up at Al's. Thanks Jason

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    There's Simply nothing left to say that hasn't been said, can't wait to see the fry from those budding pairs!
    I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it.. - W. C. Fields
    Joan R

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    Great job with 'em. The forehead view tells the whole story- nice and thick, as does the side view definition of their musculature...

    I'm not much for albinos, but those are probably the best cared for I've ever seen...

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