Are discus hard to breed?

Can you breed discus with a high pH?

You can have a very high pH with very low conductivity. So, if you start breeding discus, you need to purchase a good pH meter.

What do I need to start breeding discus?

So, if you start breeding discus, you need to purchase a good pH meter. I strongly advise you guys to get a pH meter and a conductivity meter so that when you call me and ask, “Hey, why aren’t my eggs hatching?” the first thing we are going to ask you is, “What’s your conductivity, and what’s your pH?

Why are my discus not breeding?

Poor quality of water is often the root cause of most failures at breeding. Hence, to successfully breed discus for profit, water quality must be high at all times. High nitrogen level is dangerous to the health of discus fishes, and must, therefore, be kept low.

Why does my discus have a hole in its head?

A weakened discus who has a poor daily diet will be a target for many diseases. Hole in the head is nasty, it looks exactly how it sounds. The infected discus fish develops puss filled holes on the front part of their head between the eyes.

Why are my discus fish laying eggs?

If Your Discus Fish Are Laying Eggs, You Have A Great Tank Environment. The fact that the females are laying eggs means that the environment is perfect for them and they’re happy, and congratulations to you if you’ve achieved this! The fact that they are laying eggs that are not hatching, though, means that the water quality needs to improve.

What do discus fish need to breed?

The ideal water conditions for a breeding tank for discus fish are warm, soft, and slightly acidic. Once you’ve set up the breeding tank it is important to provide your discus fish with a healthy, varied diet of live, frozen and freeze-dried foods.

What happens when you pair up two discus?

What usually happens is two discus pair off in the main community tank and takes over part of the tank near a suitable spawning area. This could be a piece of bogwood, slate, rock, the side of the aquarium itself.

What is the water pH of a discus fish?

In their natural environment, discus fish thrive in soft, acidic water having a pH between 6.0 and 6.5 and a water hardness between 0° and 3° dH. Because they are native to the tropical waters of the Amazon, discus fish are used to a water temperature between 77° and 84° Fahrenheit (25° to 29° Celsius).

What kind of water is best for discus?

The same thing applies with water hardness; discus are usually fine with soft to medium hardness. We haven’t kept German-bred discus yet, but they’re known for tolerating higher pH and harder water.

Is cloudy eye disease in discus contagious?

Although the cloudy eye disease is not contagious, on most occasions, it is a symptom of poor water conditions, diet or injury. So you need to find out what is causing it to prevent it from happening to your other discus fish. The easiest place to start is with your water, you can test your water quickly to make sure parameters are within range.

What is the best way to take care of a discus?

i personally do 25% water change daily and keep the temperature to 30Deg Celsius. If possible u can also feed them some live food like tubifex of course u have to wash them fist with Potassium permanganate to get rid of any infectious parasites. here in kolkata we have ONLY 2 discus BREEDERS…

Why is my discus fin rotting?

Possible early sign of stress or disease. As with many problems your discus can have, fin rot is usually due to poor water quality, physical damage that occurred during transporting your fish, and fights with other fish. When a fin gets hurt, fungi and bacteria can infect the wound.

What kind of fish can I put with discus?

Discus can often be shy, but this can be helped by surrounding them with a couple of other fish (known as dither fish) that show them they are not in danger. Fish that come from the same warm Amazon waters are a great place to start, and shoaling Tetras can look amazing.

Do discus fish need water changes daily?

Unlike many rumors you will read online, it is not necessary to do water changes daily unless you are breeding discus. When you breed discus you have to do a least one water change per day at the minimum. Discus fish are very compatible with other fish. They are slow moving fish so they like to be with other slow moving fish.

How many discus do you need to breed?

If you are hoping to get a breeding pair of discus then it is recommended that you get at least 12 discus fish. The odds of two of them pairing up is very likely. Unlike your regular freshwater fish discus prefer warmer water.

How do I Keep my discus from killing each other?

Once vertical surface cleaning begins, the pair will become a bit more aggressive towards other discus in the tank. Protecting the area and chasing away other discus who swim to close. At this point you might want to begin preparing a separate tank, at least a 20 gallon tank to move your discus pair into.

How much filtration do I need for my discus fish tank?

The rule of thumb for filtration is 10x per hour per tank turnover. This allows good water movement, but of course is the bare minimum when it comes to Discus fish tank.

Why is my discus fish blind?

Discus fish like all tropical aquarium fish are susceptible to eye fungus disease, also referred to as cloudy eye. Eye fungus is an environmental issue, if untreated, cloudy eye will destroy the pupil and leave the discus fish blind. This disease can occur rapidly, almost overnight, and can be very stubborn and takes a week or two to clear itself.

How to treat cloudy eye in discus fish?

Cloudy eye in discus fish can easily be treated if action is taken early. The main cause of cloudy water is poor water conditions. Make sure you do frequent water changes to prevent cloudy eye. If cloudy eye is not treated it can harm the fish eyes and they can go blind.

What’s wrong with my discus fish?

Too Many Chemicals: Discus fish don’t have eyelids, so whatever is in the water is in direct contact with its eye, 24 hours a day, 7 days week, 365 days a year. It is very important to watch what you put into your tank.

What causes hole in the head disease in discus fish?

A combination of poor diet and parasites cause hole in the head disease in discus fish. A weakened discus who has a poor daily diet will be a target for many diseases. Hole in the head is nasty, it looks exactly how it sounds. The infected discus fish develops puss filled holes on the front part of their head between the eyes.

Is cloudy eyes in fish contagious?

As mentioned above, because of the fact that Cloudy Eyes in aquarium fish is not a disease itself but a symptom of an underlying disorder or condition, it is not considered as contagious. So if you have a discus or any other tropical fish with (unusual) cloudy eye (s), try to figure out possible reasons for it.

What to do if your discus fish is hiding?

The two components are the best remedy for cleaning out your discus fish digestive system. Provide your fish with 1 teaspoon each day for a period of two days to make it 3 teaspoons for every 10 gallons of water. Give it a try and save your discus fish. Sometimes your discus fish may hide for other reasons rather than extreme tank conditions.

Can discus fish recover from fin rot?

Fin rot and tail rot is reversible and your discus fish should make a full recovery. In rare cases, missing fins can be caused by fin nipping fish like raspborras. Although the cause can be from nipping, the damaged fin can become infected by bacteria and the cycle begins.

How do you get rid of tail rot in discus fish?

Wipe down the insides of your tank and clean up any debris in your gravel. Treat your tank with an anti-bacterial solution like General Cure by API to help destroy the bacteria that is feasting on your discus fish. Fin rot and tail rot is reversible and your discus fish should make a full recovery.

How do you fix discus breathing patterns?

Adding an air stone and increasing oxygen levels in the water can help restore discus breathing patterns. In the case of a new tank, if the water in the tank was not completely cycled, it could create a poisoning or gill burn situation.