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Adam_Parker
04-21-2016, 10:22 PM
Hey guys I've had most if these except the silver pigeon since the end of August. I'm pretty sure at least 2 of them are stunted as they haven't grown too much. Specifically the red Marlboro and Red Turquoise (I think).

I didn't know about picking good discus at the time. All the others have grown nicely since I've had them, although some slower than the others. My Blue turquoise? And Pigeon Blood have grown the most.

Any opinions?
http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s654/aparker2005/Fish/20160421_205353_zpss0kkshas.jpg (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/aparker2005/media/Fish/20160421_205353_zpss0kkshas.jpg.html)

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http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s654/aparker2005/Fish/20160421_204747_zpss2u9a3rz.jpg (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/aparker2005/media/Fish/20160421_204747_zpss2u9a3rz.jpg.html)

http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s654/aparker2005/Fish/20160421_204621_zpsmftcwe7v.jpg (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/aparker2005/media/Fish/20160421_204621_zpsmftcwe7v.jpg.html)

http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s654/aparker2005/Fish/20160421_204650_zpsqixfbeov.jpg (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/aparker2005/media/Fish/20160421_204650_zpsqixfbeov.jpg.html)

http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s654/aparker2005/Fish/20160421_205346_zpsxfiytknl.jpg (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/aparker2005/media/Fish/20160421_205346_zpsxfiytknl.jpg.html)

http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s654/aparker2005/Fish/20160421_204908_zpsyo9tdqmk.jpg (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/aparker2005/media/Fish/20160421_204908_zpsyo9tdqmk.jpg.html)

http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s654/aparker2005/Fish/20160421_205101_zpsligqlprj.jpg (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/aparker2005/media/Fish/20160421_205101_zpsligqlprj.jpg.html)

http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s654/aparker2005/Fish/20160421_204707_zpsgsgchzl5.jpg (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/aparker2005/media/Fish/20160421_204707_zpsgsgchzl5.jpg.html)

warblad79
04-21-2016, 11:13 PM
If the fish are 2 years old or had the for 2 years and hasn't reach 6". Most like stunted

Adam_Parker
04-21-2016, 11:20 PM
They were babies when we got them. No idea how old but they were much smaller than they are now. They've just not seemed to grow fast. Their colors are much more improved however

ericNH
04-22-2016, 09:08 AM
Since the end of August, so that would be.. about 5 months. I think if you upped the feeding a bit they'll grow out fine, maybe not perfect but you can get decent size out of them. They only look a little stunted to my eyes. I had one that was definitely stunted but he surprisingly grew out more than expected later on as I improved my tank and feedings. All in all I think your discus and tank look decent.

rickztahone
04-24-2016, 01:20 PM
There is a white butterfly in there that actually looks rather nice. Considering it is in a planted tank, you would think it would show more peppering, but it is very limited.