New Year Spawning - spawned tonight - My Discus Pair

[Peterchow]

Well, the pair has been resting from their last batch for a week now, and the male has been cleaning the cone and the female is full of eggs. Based on my observation, their spawning action will kick in anytime.










Thanks for viewing !!!!!

[The Guy]

I'm planning on doing my first discus tank using my 46g bow front, for filtration I'm going to use an eheim 2234 & AC 70. I notice that you go BB, can substrate be used? What do you think of the tank size? Being this is my first shot at Discus I want to do it right. Any help and comments you have would be great. Cheers Laurie

[Peterchow]

I'm planning on doing my first discus tank using my 46g bow front, for filtration I'm going to use an eheim 2234 & AC 70. I notice that you go BB, can substrate be used? What do you think of the tank size? Being this is my first shot at Discus I want to do it right. Any help and comments you have would be great. Cheers Laurie

Hi Laurie,

If you are new in discus keeping, I would suggest BB if you are getting young discus, as BB would be easier for them to look for food as well as cleaning & W/C. If you are starting a planted discus tank, get full size discus otherwise young ones will easily stunt their growth in a planted tank(they are not as skillful as adults in searching for food). Also, you need to start a minimum of 6 discus in a 46G, as discus dont like large open swimming area. They can easily get depressed if they lose their sense of security, and they enjoy tight community within their own species.

[April]

Do a big
Wc and
Drop the temp two degrees and off to the races. Instant spawning

[Peterchow]

Do a big
Wc and
Drop the temp two degrees and off to the races. Instant spawning

I should always listen to the "Discus Mastress" !!!!!

Thanks, April !!!!

Sometimes my heater is not 100% reliable. I can wait.

[ninez]

I should always listen to the "Discus Mastress" !!!!!

Thanks, April !!!!

Sometimes my heater is not 100% reliable. I can wait.

I think I prefer Discus Queen better

Also, get a new heater they are on sale!!
Heaters are cheap comparing to fish/discus

[Peterchow]

I think I prefer Discus Queen better

Also, get a new heater they are on sale!!
Heaters are cheap comparing to fish/discus

I agree, Zenin. I am just too lay back. Heater was my excuse !!!!

Anyway, just did a 90% W/C & drop the temp as per our "Discus Queen" advice. Now I need to check my heater later as moving the dial might create surprises.

[fxbillie]

How do you do a 90% w/c? That is a bit scary for us newbies. Even those water conditioner instructions warn of more than 50%. Peter you sure know your stuff. May I ask how you make sure the new water and the old water have same temperature to prevent temperature shock? I assume you apply lots of water conditioner to the aged water. By the way, do you plan to have a thread to show how your last batch of babies are doing? Love to watch them grow.

[jobber604]

congratz peter! i enjoy looking at pictures of your batches of nano discus'.

[Peterchow]

How do you do a 90% w/c? That is a bit scary for us newbies. Even those water conditioner instructions warn of more than 50%. Peter you sure know your stuff. May I ask how you make sure the new water and the old water have same temperature to prevent temperature shock? I assume you apply lots of water conditioner to the aged water. By the way, do you plan to have a thread to show how your last batch of babies are doing? Love to watch them grow.

Thanks, Billie !!!

Check my thread " Frys of my true mating pair" which is a continuation of my frys after they were separated from their parents.
Keeping fish is more hands on experience than reading books. Honestly, I have never read any fsh books or internet sites, however, I did make some unnecessary mistakes in the past.

When you do a 90% W/C, the discus will lay FLAT at the bare bottom, If the bottom is not bare, then 90% W/C might be a little risky as the discus can panick and start scratching their bodies. I use aged water + prime + salt.
BTW, not all fish like 90% W/C. My aging water is run with a powerhead + a heater.

congratz peter! i enjoy looking at pictures of your batches of nano discus'.

Thanks, Ming !!!!

Sounds like you are having a good rest & enjoying your holiday !!!!!
Yes, when I see my "nano discus" grow, I am motivated to continue the spawning process with their parents. Raising discus frys is the toughest CHALLENGE !!!! They can get stunted very easy.