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    This challenge is over in a few days. It has been a great experience,i have learned a lot.I just wanted to wrap this up with a few time line photos. These challenge discus are incredible, through out this year they have never stumbled. Healthy, strong and vibrant. They have received 370 +/- water changes and approx 2590 feedings. Even when things got tough with work, moving, injuring my back and life in general, i still did my best to give them the best care possible. In the end i think everyone who has taken a part in this challenge has won. The hardest part of this whole thing and what has been taxing me the most is trying to choose just one out of the 6 for judging. Anyone who has been thinking of taking part in the next challenge should do so. Regardless of your experience level it will improve your husbandry skills. Thanks to everyone who has given me input and who have replied to my updates.

    Kenny

    First arrived 5/21/2009 just under 3"
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    6/21/2009-First Measurement @ 4 3/16" - 1 3/16" growth in a month
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    Second Measurement @ 4 3/4" 7/20/2009
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    8/23/2009
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    11/25/2009 Measurement @ 6 3/16"
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    Wonderful job all year Kenny! I can't wait to see all the end results.

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    You've done a wonderful job with them Kenny.... best of luck in the competition!

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    Good luck Kenny! Its definately a hard decision to choose, all of them are beauties!

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    Damn, great job and good luck
    I do what I must do, to do what I wish to do!
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    Damn, great job and good luck
    I do what I must do, to do what I wish to do!
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    They all look great Kenny, you have done a great job with your group. Good luck with the final judging.
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    Kenny:

    Have to agree with you it will be hard to choose just one, you did a great job raising the fish you got. They are all healty and vibrant. As with eveybody good luck on the outcome of the contest. Enjoyed reading and seeing how everyone raised them in their own kind of way.

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    I applaud you for the great job you have done, And best of luck in the contest vote.
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    Wow, those guys look amazing. Very nice work.
    Daniel - If I had a swimming pool, it would probably end up as a fish tank.

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    Awesome job Kenny....as always.
    Been a fun competition and enjoyed sharing thoughts with you throughout the year.
    Thanks buddy
    Wish you the best with the judging.
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    Outstanding Kenny! So many impressive updates, every time, throughout the year. Truly an amazing job you did in raising those fish. Definitely something to be extremely proud of.

    Take care my friend!

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    Well done Kenny , these are really impressive !!
    Best of luck
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    Thanks for all the positive feed back and nice comments. One thing for sure, this is a tight competition. Everyone raising these challenge fish has done a outstanding job. i could not have asked for a better group to be working with. What i like the best about this challenge is how everyone involved struck to their programs. That says a lot about the competitors and their confidence levels. A lot changes over a years time and to be able to keep up with your routine though it all at times is difficult. For me it has proven my commitment to this hobby. It is way more then just wc's and feedings Good luck to all the contestants. Everyone wins at this one

    Kenny

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    The fish look great. You are 100% right about the competition. The way I look at it is we won the day we received them. Have they decided it will be 1 or the 6 of them. Can't wait for the details on this. Good luck to you.
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