Pat's Challenger Growout Thread

[Second Hand Pat]

My contest fish have mostly settled and then I scared them again when I finally removed the foam divider from their tank. I have another project in store for the divider. More on that later.
Pat

[Filip]

We are all ears Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

When Al sent me some of his wild F1s I setup the 40 breeder beneath the 40 breeder which housed the contest fish. The black foam divider was also removed from the contest fish's tank and placed in the 40 breeder setup for the wild F1s. Here's the contest fish having access to their whole tank.

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[Filip]

Great group photo of the contestants Pat . They look amazing .

[danotaylor]

they look fabulous Pat! the color differences in the SS's is pretty cool!

[Pices]

I just compared this pic with your first pic. Viva La Difference! I’m so impressed.
Patty

[timvriens]

looking good, why dit you wait so long to remove the divider ?

[Second Hand Pat]

Great group photo of the contestants Pat . They look amazing .

Thank you Filip I think they need a larger tank also.
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

they look fabulous Pat! the color differences in the SS's is pretty cool!

Thank you Danny, I think three are three color morphs with the SSs.
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

looking good, why dit you wait so long to remove the divider ?

Thank Tm, finally needed it in another tank
Pat

[danotaylor]

I think three are three color morphs with the SSs.

Very interesting Pat. So basically the combination of genetics of the parent pair being shown off individually their fry? Discus genetics is a trip for sure!

[Passportcs]

Pat, I bought some babies from Al. They arrived today (5/8/19) They are the same breeding as the challenge babies. Al recommended that I read the posts from the challenge. Your post is very helpful. I'm excited to raise these little ones. Gene

[Second Hand Pat]

Pat, I bought some babies from Al. They arrived today (5/8/19) They are the same breeding as the challenge babies. Al recommended that I read the posts from the challenge. Your post is very helpful. I'm excited to raise these little ones. Gene

Hi Gene, happy to help. If you need any assist with your babies please holler. You will not be disappointed with these babies. They turn into gorgeous fish.
Pat

[Phil4Discus]

Great job, Pat! It's stunning the growth and development on these little guys you got some time ago. Again, great job!

[Second Hand Pat]

Very interesting Pat. So basically the combination of genetics of the parent pair being shown off individually their fry? Discus genetics is a trip for sure!

That would be my guess; to two basics types

Blue based
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Red based
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And then this guy which blue based but the eye color is different
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And the whole groupIMG_2798.jpg

Also I informally measured the three largest fish; two turks and the largest SS and all were in the 4.5 inch ballpark.
Pat