How do you breed discus successfully?

How do you breed discus successfully?

Discus Breeding the Easy Way – A complete Guide

1. Change water everyday.
2. Soften the water.
3. Keep them in PH of 6.5.
4. Keep water at 30 degrees celcius.
5. Vacuum the bottom of the tank daily.
6. Feed the fish as often as possible.
7. Keep them in a quiet room.
8. etc etc etc….

What do you feed discus breeding?

The best first food to feed them on is newly hatched brine shrimp. They love it and they will grow very quickly on this. The best way to start it is to wait until the fry are five days old. Then start off the first brine shrimp hatchery.

How many babies do discus have?

The females will position their breeding tube against the surface and lay up to 400 tiny eggs. Larger females will lay more eggs, and smaller females will lay less.

Is it possible to breed a discus fish?

Another option for finding a breeding pair of discus fish is to purchase one male and several females and then to wait for a pair to form. Again, this can be tricky because discus fish are difficult to sex. If you purchase your fish from an experienced discus breeder, however, you may not have a problem.

How big of a tank do you need for a discus fish?

Once you have established that you have a breeding pair in your tank it is important to remove the other fish from the tank or to transfer the pair to the breeding tank in preparation for spawning. A breeding tank for discus fish should be about 25 or 30 gallons in capacity and, ideally, it should be tall rather than wide.

Is it necessary to mix and match discus?

You can mix and match pairings, and even force a pairing when necessary. For Discus, breeding is instinctual and not emotional. Once you are reasonable sure you have a good pair (or you purchased a proven pair) it is time to set up a breeding tank. This is not an option, but rather a necessity.

What kind of behavior does a discus fish have?

Sometimes this behavior can be a bit aggressive if one discus is really trying to get the attention of a specific tank mate. The aggressive could include cornering a specific discus fish and shaking in front of him or her. Bowing is by far the most graceful of the breeding rituals.