There are certain things that one should know before attempting to try breeding discus fish. You should only really try breeding discus fish, or any fish if you know the species well and have done a lot of research, but here are a few tips that will help you to get started when it comes to breeding discus fish.
First of all, you must consider the size of the tank before you begin trying to breed discus fish. A bare bottom twenty seven gallon tank is the perfect size for breeding. And the most important factor you must have a pair of discus fish, a male and a female for them to begin breeding. discus tend to lay their eggs in much the same way as angelfish do so you should provide them with a vertical surface so that they can deposit their eggs onto it. You could even try an inverted flowerpot which sometimes works when it comes to discus fish laying their eggs. If you want to provide extra shelter for your breeding fish, then you could add a few potted plants to the tank but you don’t have to do this. You should also use a sponge filter for the filtration of the tank and to handle the biological load as well as providing an outside power filter to pick up any left over debris.
Discus fish come from warm waters and they will thrive if these conditions are replicated in your home aquarium. For the general maintenance and breeding, the pH level should be at around 6.5 and the temperature of the water should be about 86 degrees Fahrenheit. When it comes to helping to maintain a healthy environment for breeding discus fish, the tank should have its water changed at least once a week and you should perform a small water change every day or every other day to help increase the appetite of the fish and to promote mating activity. It has been known for discus fish to spawn after a fresh water change.
It is important to maintain the quality of the water because the discus will then have large appetites and will accept any food that is offered to them you should feed spawning discus fish beef heart, frozen blood worms, live or frozen brine shrimp, live white worms and tetra color bits. Enjoy breeding your own discus fish, and for more information check with your local pet store.
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