Some strains of discus may tend to display different patterns on the male and female fish, but this is not guaranteed. [1] X Research source Females usually mate at about 9 months of age, while males usually mate at 13 months.
Look for a more comprehensive aquarium kit that provides some or all of the testing tools in the steps below.
Look for a more comprehensive aquarium kit that provides some or all of the testing tools in the steps below.
Look for a more comprehensive aquarium kit that provides some or all of the testing tools in the steps below.
Adding substances to raise or lower the pH will also raise the conductivity reading. Keep measuring all characteristics daily as you make adjustments. Adding reverse osmosis water is not recommended unless you need to lower conductivity below 200 microsiemens. In other situations, normal tap water should be fine.
Don’t worry if the discus lay eggs directly on the floor, as long as the parents are defending the eggs from other fish.
If you or someone you know has an experienced mated pair of discus, you could use those two as surrogate parents[10] X Research source
Discus strains with light coloring may be harder for the fry to locate. Remove the surface eggs were attached to, if the fry attempt to feed from it.
Clean out dead shrimp if uneaten on the same day, in order to keep the water clean. If you cannot use live, frozen is acceptable. Use a medium slow bubble on the air stone to get the frozen baby brine shrimp moving around the aquarium, or the fry may not recognize it as food.
You may move the fry to a different tank at this age, away from the parents. This may be necessary to prevent overcrowding.
Continue changing the water frequently, as described in the breeding section.
Rotifers may multiply on their own, making exact feeding instructions difficult. Ideally, feed the fry minuscule amounts (the size of a blunt pencil tip) ten or more times a day, or according to the rotifer packaging instructions for fish fry. [14] X Research source
The discus can be fed on ordinary food after six week, although using a recipe for “discus burger” after that point is recommended while they are growing.
