F2 offspring..My first fry tank in a Long time

[Charlyc11]

Yeah I know its a cross post but I really like this video of my favorite Discus..

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Wow very nice Al. A lot of care went into these fish.

[brewmaster15]

Such amazing fish! I really like the look. Are you keeping them all?

Thanks Freddy. Yes I am keeping them all from this group,They really represent alot of work for me. They are part of my breeding project..I do hope though that once they start breeding and I will be able to offer for sale the F3's or possible other related crosses I am working on.

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[brewmaster15]

Wow very nice Al. A lot of care went into these fish.

Thanks Chuck!

[brewmaster15]

Been about a month so here is an update...

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To say these fish are my favorites here is an understatement...

[AquaticNerd]

WOW! They look amazing! You've definitely got the secret sauce with how to grow out fantastic discus. Hard to pick out a favorite. Got one or two in that group you like the most? For me, it is the two that are throwing heavy turquoise patterns.

Do you think the remaining ones in the group will fill out with a full pattern like that or will they just be partial patterned?

[brewmaster15]

WOW! They look amazing! You've definitely got the secret sauce with how to grow out fantastic discus. Hard to pick out a favorite. Got one or two in that group you like the most? For me, it is the two that are throwing heavy turquoise patterns.

Do you think the remaining ones in the group will fill out with a full pattern like that or will they just be partial patterned?

Jake these three are my favorites..

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The patterns took along time on these to develop..Im hopeful the others will fill out more too.

[danotaylor]

Stunning Al, very nice work growing them out mate!

[LGelb]

looking good

[Brianmcq]

They are looking fantastic, I admire your patience and dedication it shows in these fish.

Thanks for sharing Brian Mcq

[brewmaster15]

looking good

Thanks Lance!

[brewmaster15]

They are looking fantastic, I admire your patience and dedication it shows in these fish.

Thanks for sharing Brian Mcq

Thanks Brian! Appreciate the kind words. This group tends to get babied quite a bit by my wife and I . They are just really a great group with alot of potential. Can't wait for the next gen.

[Second Hand Pat]

Man Al, these guys are amazing and what a good job you’ve done with them. Will be super exciting to see what happens with the F3‘s. I am sure you’re one proud dad lol
Pat

[brewmaster15]

Thanks Pat..I am a very proud "dad" here. I have alot of hopes for these guys. They are getting a bit fiesty with each other so I am hoping to see some breeding soon.

[Second Hand Pat]

Thanks Pat..I am a very proud "dad" here. I have alot of hopes for these guys. They are getting a bit fiesty with each other so I am hoping to see some breeding soon.

You most certainly should be a "proud dad" Al, I'm guessing you have four to six years invested here, perhaps more. Are you letting them pair naturally or you guiding them a bit?
Pat

[brewmaster15]

My thoughts are they all carry the same potential genotypes and I have little way to know what they will throw so for now I plan on letting them pair on their own. My first priority is to get a batch of F3 fry to raise...once thats accomplished I will probably try pairing ones that I think would give me the best percentage of what I want. Finally.. I will then Take some of these Adult F2 and back cross to wild greens again.

Thats the plan at least.. one step at a time.