Getting back into Discus

[two utes]

Bloody stunning mate! Such majestic, beefy & beautiful fish. If I ever move home I'll be stopping by for a coldie and a squiz

Thanks Dan. I certainly do like how they turned out, but i do see faults that without them would certainly make them better. Always a cold one in the fridge mate

Could I know which vendor you purchased your fish from? That red/ halo is really stunning to behold.

The ones pictured are my home bred group who's parents were purchased as small juveniles from a local breed who in turn acquired them from (AI) Aquarium Industries who import fish from all over the world and distribute them throughout Australia. I was led to believe that the fish i have originated from Forest.

[peewee1]

Thanks Dan. I certainly do like how they turned out, but i do see faults that without them would certainly make them better. Always a cold one in the fridge mate




The ones pictured are my home bred group who's parents were purchased as small juveniles from a local breed who in turn acquired them from (AI) Aquarium Industries who import fish from all over the world and distribute them throughout Australia. I was led to believe that the fish i have originated from Forest.

If so then in my opinion Forrest exports are among Malaysia's finest. All of my fish came from Forrest via Kenny's Discus. All, with the exception of one, which may be stunted but it is very nice regardless, are high quality fish both in size and shape. Your home bred are exceptional fish, however.

[two utes]

Thanks Norm




So after many failed attempts with the proven pair in the breeder tank, i decided to put them back in the main tank and give another female and prospective male a shot at helping me fulfill my goal. It only took them a couple of weeks to settle, and i watched the female lay eggs and the potential male pass over them yesterday afternoon. They are still guarding and fanning the eggs this morning and only a couple of the eggs have turned white so far.
I'm not expecting much from them in their first attempt, but i will give them a good chance. At least they are giving me some hope.

[Jenene]

It’s been an incredible journey so far Joe. The last batch turned out incredibly beautiful. Fingers crossed that either these hatch and grow out or they get it right soon. I’ll be watching from here. You’ve got us all on the edge of our seats.

[peewee1]

Thanks Norm




So after many failed attempts with the proven pair in the breeder tank, i decided to put them back in the main tank and give another female and prospective male a shot at helping me fulfill my goal. It only took them a couple of weeks to settle, and i watched the female lay eggs and the potential male pass over them yesterday afternoon. They are still guarding and fanning the eggs this morning and only a couple of the eggs have turned white so far.
I'm not expecting much from them in their first attempt, but i will give them a good chance. At least they are giving me some hope.

Seems like you are half way there already. Were the fish utes or are they older fish?

[danotaylor]

Fins crossed Joe. You've been so patient & consistent with your project. I am certain with those qualities your goals will he fulfilled! Good work mate

[two utes]

It’s been an incredible journey so far Joe. The last batch turned out incredibly beautiful. Fingers crossed that either these hatch and grow out or they get it right soon. I’ll be watching from here. You’ve got us all on the edge of our seats.

Thanks for the encouraging words Jenene. That last batch was way to far back now, and l'm certainly looking forward to the next one....Maybe not this one but hopefully not too far away.

Fins crossed Joe. You've been so patient & consistent with your project. I am certain with those qualities your goals will he fulfilled! Good work mate

Thanks Dan. At this point i need all the help i can get....one thing for sure, l do have patients on my side.

The batch isn't looking to healthy this morning, with many more white eggs, and lots missing....there are still a few hanging in there though, and all i need to see at this point is one fertile egg. I will give them a few more shots at it if i need to, and then consider another swap. Maybe the proven male i have from my last attempt?

[danotaylor]

Sounds like a good plan Joe. Get em son!!

[two utes]

Ive been waiting for the tank light to come on this morning so i can check on the remaining eggs, and the first thing i noticed is that they have hatched!

About 30 odd little tails beating away, and with the now proven male by their side. I'm surprised that there is still a reasonably good amount, as they were hard to see on the back end of the cone where they always seem to lay for privacy.

I know its still early stages, but I'm happy to have another proven pair to work with. Maybe these will help me achieve my goal of having a nice group of discus in my main tank who's parents were bred by me.

Once i have an opportunity I'll try and snap some pictures of the new pair.

[danotaylor]

Bloody marv mate!!

[two utes]

Bloody marv mate!!

Thanks Dan!

It didn't take long for the parents to transfer the newly hatch fry from the cone to another area being one of the sponge filters.
I think l may have underestimated the quantity of fry hatch....looks more like 60 rather than 30 like l stated previously. What do you all think??

I'm looking forward to seeing them free swim, and then hopefully attachment, unless things go pear shaped off coarse...Fingers crossed that all goes well.

Just a couple of quick snaps and a short video.

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[danotaylor]

I agree fully mate, I'd guestimate minimally 60, but I reckon closer to 80. That's fantastic!

[two utes]

Both parents are taking turns tending to their new spawn.

They've had eggs eaten many times by their siblings in the confinement of the main tank, so its good to see them tending to them and progress to the next stage. They've actually shifted the fry from the rear of the sponge filter to the front which makes them easier to see and enjoy now. I did a small water change yesterday to vacuum waste and uneaten food, and in the processes reduced the volume of water in their tank by a third. Its 12 inches deep now which brings it in line with Barb's cone. They also have a night light so i think everything is in order for now.

I'm looking forward to seeing them go free swimming and eventually attach, but i just cant help thinking of all the things that could go wrong, like so many times with the previous pair.

Im really enjoying this spectacle once again, it truly is amazing to watch......Some more pictures of the parents and fry, with the larger fish being the male.


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[Second Hand Pat]

Beautiful pair Joe and congrats on the wigglers. Hope all goes well from here.

I am awaiting the second spawn from the F1 Cuipeua pair. Could be today!
Pat

[two utes]

Beautiful pair Joe and congrats on the wigglers. Hope all goes well from here.

I am awaiting the second spawn from the F1 Cuipeua pair. Could be today!
Pat

Thanks Pat. Hope all goes well with your pair to