Cones question

[nicholswc]

I was wondering if you can just use a nice glass decor jar as a breeding cone?

[alron2]

If it is safe for you it should be fine. For years and years people just used clay pots.

Ron

[SNap0283]

Probably not good to use. Eggs won't stick to it right and the fish probably won't even recognize it as a spawning surface. Not to mention the transparency won't allow the parents to feel secure. Terra cotta has been used for decades. IMO spend a few dollars and get one of Barbs beautiful cones.

[Bill63SG]

Probably not good to use. Eggs won't stick to it right and the fish probably won't even recognize it as a spawning surface. Not to mention the transparency won't allow the parents to feel secure. Terra cotta has been used for decades. IMO spend a few dollars and get one of Barbs beautiful cones.

Disagree.Discus lay on the sides of tanks all the time.

[John_Nicholson]

Probably not good to use. Eggs won't stick to it right and the fish probably won't even recognize it as a spawning surface. Not to mention the transparency won't allow the parents to feel secure. Terra cotta has been used for decades. IMO spend a few dollars and get one of Barbs beautiful cones.

In correct. I haev had lots of pairs that laid on the side of the tank. I have used PVC pipes stuck to pieces or tile. When discus want to spawn they will fins a place to do it. Having said that I do keep cones in the tanks with my pairs. If you get some Barb makes very nice ones.

-john

[brewmaster15]

One of my pairs right now has been laying their eggs under an arch of driftwood. Hilarious to watch.

al

[bluelagoon]

Wine bottles.

[rickztahone]

As mentioned already, Barb Odgers makes some beautiful cones for your breeding discus . Additionally, you support the site and a sponsor and your discus will also thank you. Wins all across.

[Pardal]

I had used 4"pvc, old glass bottle oil lamps(fill with sand), black funnels upside down, traffic orange cones , more professional clay cones and of course Barb's cones.
They all work for me but Barbs cones were preferable for my fish and that makes it for me.

Julian.