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    As requested... Theres a new section on the forum for experiments... We'll try it out and see how it works.

    http://forum.simplydiscus.com/forumd...The-Laboratory

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    Quote Originally Posted by Disgirl View Post
    Al, Pat, Chad, and other mods, could we perhaps have a section here at SD for experiments in discus keeping? This way any of us who want to try something possibly new, untried, untested, could have a place to record their experiences, whether good or bad. For example, several years ago I had an experiment here about cycling a new discus tank with nothing but Miracle Gro fertilizer. It worked! But the thread is long gone now, buried in thousands of other posts, and nobody will see it again, most likely. If it were in an "experiment section" then it might be seen again and tried by other folks. Shawn's experiences might be an example of all this. Just an idea from me...
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    Default Re: Withdrawn - First attempt at breeding Discus - Log

    Jeff,
    I think Barbs is here..
    http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showth...s-cycling-idea

    But thanks for finding mine!
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    ps Barb...can I move yours to the Lab?
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    Definitely Al! If you hadn't asked, I would have suggested it. Now I will be able to go back and reread what I wrote, LOL! I have forgotten the amounts and time. Thanks. I think this new section will be a hit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SMB2 View Post
    First off good luck with the new little one. Babies are a lot like juvie Discus. They need frequent feedings, lots of water (and poop) changes. You will watch it grow, and be amazed at the different types of poops. They will get sick and keep you up at night. You will spend equal amounts of money on fish tanks and schooling for the kid. And if you are lucky they will grow up to be nice adults

    I have enjoyed all the dust thrown up from this thread. The biggest problem is that it was posted in the CHALLENGE. The purpose of the Challenge is to raise the fish to be the best specimens possible as that is the highest goal for advanced Discus hobbiests and breeders. In and of itself, that is a challenging undertaking.
    I may be wrong, but I don't think your goal was the same and perhaps the undertaking was therefore seen as a slight to the task of raising "trophy" fish. If you seriously want to add science to the hobby with regards to your minimalist approach then you would have to do a side by side comparison. That is, split the fry number in half and simultaneously raise one group with your present method and the control in the more conventional manner. Then see where the fish are at 3/6/12 months. Again this is perhaps better posted in an experimental section so as not to ruffle scales.
    You may be right, but scales were ruffled from the start of this thread, before they were entered.

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    Shawnhu:

    Best of luck with your baby. I always enjoy reading your thread. You are not the only one who's breaking the rules.

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    Thanks PP_GBR for your kind wishes.

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    Default Re: Withdrawn - First attempt at breeding Discus - Log

    I know your batch has been withdrawn but how are those youngsters making out to date?
    Have you moved them to a bigger tank yet.
    Would love to see some updated pics.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Altum Nut View Post
    I know your batch has been withdrawn but how are those youngsters making out to date?
    Have you moved them to a bigger tank yet.
    Would love to see some updated pics.
    Hi Altum,

    So far, they are doing well. I've started to start a new experiment with the batch. I'll update soon.

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    Shawn

    How is the wife doing with her baby?

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    Baby is doing good, gained back her weight and then some. Wife needs to follow up with some tests to make sure everything is on the uppity up.

    Not much spare time to update these guys, but I still have them and they are eating well.

    Thanks for asking!

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    Default Re: Withdrawn - First attempt at breeding Discus - Log

    Keep me posted here.

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