SO HAPPY "First Discus Spawn"

[lx2077]

Update2- ok we are now at 24 hours did 60% WC, pair are still protecting and highly aggressive to intruders, we have some fungus starting on a few eggs, just below half are white, rest are dark brown, pH is at 6.10 and conductivity is at 220ms please advise next step for I truly feel we r going to have a hatching of some sort is it true that if they darken they will most likely hatch? And should I get a tank ready for tomorrow and a sponge filter

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[Second Hand Pat]

I would confirm the pair first and then perhaps move them to their own tank. It generally takes a few spawns to allow the pair to practice prior to successful parenthood.

[lx2077]

Hey pat u are everywhere at all my post...lol...I feel bad im hogging you all to myself...ok pat I was under the impression that if they darken they will most likely hatch...no? Also lets say they do john told me IF they hatch it will be about 60 hours/ 2 1/2 days just like john I ask if u could just stay with me and help me see this through

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[Second Hand Pat]

There is plenty of me to go around lol. I am no expert on the breeding end but have gone through several spawns with my wild fish. I will watch and help of possible but I am also getting ready for Christmas here so that will take me away from the forum. Best of luck with this spawn.

[lx2077]

Noooooooooooo u can't! ! We have discus on the line lol ok just check in when u can...im italian and Christmas eve is huge for me and I myself have not even wrapped my wifes gifts yet lol

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[lx2077]

Im just nervous of a hatch and not know the next step

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[Second Hand Pat]

Just hang in there and learn from the fish. They are the ones who need to get it right.

[lx2077]

So what your saying is...enjoy this beautiful act of mother nature rarely seen by your average fish keeper and let mother nature take its coarse however 1-i do not want to fail 2-let my fish down 3- be unprepared and not being able to reach any of you guys due to the holidays

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[Second Hand Pat]

With discus it is fairly common for them to breed with healthy fish. So yes, the fish need to learn and they do this through repeated tries.

[lx2077]

So if these eggs hatch I plan on running to my LFS getting a 20 gal. Tank, filling it with my water from my community tank adding a 50/75 watt heater, and sponge filter my only question now is how do I build up my BB

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[Second Hand Pat]

Daily large WCs...but trust me, allow the fish to practice. They will lay every seven days or so. I am trying to set you up for long term success.

[lx2077]

So I take it being im using my already cycled water I DON'T have to go through the whole cycle process when I set up the 20 gal. Tank

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[Second Hand Pat]

Nope, you are using large daily WCs to remove the ammonia and nitrites until your BB is established.