Discus shape development questions

[lbquoc]

How long would it take for a discus to get it final shape? At what size is the shape stop developing? I heard a lot of expert cull their juvies because of the football shape. Does this mean that their shape won't change as they grow?
Thanks

[Carol_Roberts]

They get their round shape fairly young. Purchase fish that are round at three or four months and you stand a much better chance of getting round adults.

[lbquoc]

Thanks Carol. Normally, how big is a 3-4 month old discus?

[1977]

By that time they should be 2 or more inches. By the time discus are 1.5 inches you can really see the round shape developing and by 2 to 3 inches it should be very apparent if they will be a nice shaped adults. These sizes will very depending on things

[Green Country Discus]

Ibquoc, I will attach a pic of fry at almost 2 months (free swam on 1-17). These guys and gals are growing as well as can be expected, they are 2"+-at this time. Their shape and eye size will be an indicator of what well developed fry at this age should look like. Enjoy.

[Green Country Discus]

Missed the pic LOL!

[lbquoc]

Thank you very much for the picture