Discus Grow Out Contest... Gauging Interest

[Canadian_Aqua_Farm]

I have been playing around with the idea of running a discus grow out contest and would like to see if there are enough folks interested to make it a successful event. I believe this contest would be a lot of fun. Even more importantly it would be a tremendously education experience as it would showcase discus being raised under a variety of conditions.

Many of you may already be familiar with this type of contest. For those that are not the basic idea is...

1. A number of interested hobbyists that are able to provide suitable housing arrangements for a group of 6 young discus would be selected to participate. I will provide the discus. There may be a small entrance fee ($20?) charged which would be donated to a good cause.

2. Each participant would have their own thread describing the set-up that the discus are being kept in and providing details about their care. Regular photo updates would be expected in this thread, at least once every 2 weeks.

3. At the end of the contest the best discus from each group will be graded by a neutral third party and the winners announced. Prizes will be awarded.


The above is a very generalized overview. If there is enough interest I'll post another thread with the official details. So let me know what you think

[Diztrbd1]

that is a awesome idea, good possibility I'd be interested

[gklaw]

Mmmmm !!! Ricky trying to tempt me back into discus

[AWW]

I have been debating discus in my 120 gallon for a while I would be down to put a few youngins in a 20 gallon and see what happens.

[target]

I am interested for sure. Planning a new discus tank right now too.

[Sprucegruve]

wish i was closer i just set up my 150 gallon.it would be perfect for a group

[April]

I offer up Francis to judge. Lol. He's going for judges training in June or July from nada.



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[Immus21]

Hmmmm just picked up a 120G today... Big enough to grow out 6 Discus???? When will the contest start?

[April]

Too big for 6 tiny discus. They would be very insecure. But Rick will be drawing up guidelines.


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=49.275053,-122.835546

[djamm]

Let the fun begin...I would give it a go...