Breeding DISCUS :D :D

[Jay88]

Hi guys,

I think I posted this question in the wrong forum last time. However, I will soon empty my 20 gallon tank and am thinking about getting a pair of high grade discus from Stenkden Germany (not sure if i spelt it correctly).

However, I was wanting to do something that could help me finance my next tank. Each Stenkden discuss sells for like $200+ in Australia.

I talked to Discus Han from America (very reknowned discus breeder), he said a 20 gallon would be fine for breeding a pair of discus, however... try to keep it bare bottom so you can easily do water changes, since discuss are VERY sensitive fish.

Any suggestions? I have not breeded fish before, but would like to have a go at breeding some Grade AAA+ discus. Thoughts?

 

[hereticlosmorte]

i've heard they are very temperamental fish, but i have no real idea. i just picked up 6 a couple days ago, so i have no true realworld experience with discus yet.

i am keeping mine in a barebottom growout tank for easier maintenance. it has been said that covering parts of the tank help too, like painting the back and/or sides of the tank, supposed to help them give off their color better.

as far as breeding, plant pots or breeding cones work well. the breeder i got mine from uses them so that the discus don't lay the eggs on his heaters or other equipment.

definitely would want some breeder tips, good luck!

 

[white15]

You will have much better luck in a 55 gallon. Smaller tanks are actually more difficult to manage parameters, which have to be exact for discus breeding.

 

[Jay88]

hmm i have only one 60 gal..for my oscars... its gonna be a big investment... A grade discus from europe is like $200 minimum for one lol...however there are some lfs here selling pairs for 300...

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[wdeleon01]

Either a 20 Gallon or 29 Gallon tank is good for breeding Discus. As far as the quality of the water you already have to do at least a 30% WC everyday if your going to try to breed Discus.

 

[fattubwhale]

20g will work, I prefer a 29g or a 40 breeder. Bare bottom with a breeding cone or cermic pot with 100% RO water for a higher hatch rate. Daily water changes is not necessary just keep an eye out on your TDS levels. My discus have bred in 1 day old water up to 4 day old water it all comes down to your water paremeters!
You can't go wrong with fish from Stendker but your gonna pay a premium for a pair.