Look at what Miranda sent me!!

[rickztahone]

Very unique patter. Thanks for the follow up.

[seankelly]

They are beautiful

[Jack L]

Very unique patter. Thanks for the follow up.

+1

[MD.David]

Very nice clean looking Juvi's!
Love them!... They all look very nice.
Cheers mates.

[hogan92]

I now have a confirmed pair at age 8-9 months! A lot of water changes and food. This pair spawned in my 90g grow out tank and I moved the cone and pair to a 29g tank that I set up in anticipation. They were shaking and displaying but I did not expect this at such a young age! They immediately started fanning and caring for the spawn as if I hadn't moved them. They are still juvies! Hopefully they will attach, I will post follow up pictures. Their colors are stunning. The stripes are bright cardinal red. Thanks Chicago Discus! TedDSC07090.jpgDSC07093.jpg

[hogan92]

DSC07089.jpg Forgot this one!

[Phillydubs]

Woooooow!!! Amazing! So cool!!! I am stoked for you! Hope it all goes well. Give them time I hear it can take a bit to get it right. Lucky you!!

[Chicago Discus]

Oh WOW! They are so gorgeous and so fertile! Not unexpected though, I had other customers telling me that their Vertical Strip Tigers also spawned. That was just an amazingly fertile batch, and they matured very quickly. They are only about 9 months old. Can't wait to see the fry!

[mkng07]

Very nice! What a great experience you've had with these gorgeous discus!

[quattrok04]

Hey Ted they look great, good job!! Where in upstate Ny are you? I'm in Syracuse, we have a very nice club, Central New York Aquarium society" we meet again very 3rd Wednesday of the month if you get a chance come check it out, also we have Facebook group for all the local hobbyist in the area, " upstate fish aquarium exchange" come share some of your discus photos...

[hogan92]

So all the fry were dead at the bottom of the tank near the cone this morning. I'm pretty sure it was my fault, the tank I moved them to wasn't properly set up and cycled. My water is PH 6.8-7 with TDS of 60ppm. I'm going to put a sponge from another tank in there next time. I have 3 questions for all you knowledgable discus breeders.

1) Do I continue 50% water changes while the eggs/fry develop?

2) Do I continue to feed the parents as much as I normally would?

3) Does a dark foam sponge filter act as an attractant to the fry possibly preventing them from attaching to the parents?

I know I will eventually get it right, this happens a lot from reading other posts. Ted

[rickztahone]

So all the fry were dead at the bottom of the tank near the cone this morning. I'm pretty sure it was my fault, the tank I moved them to wasn't properly set up and cycled. My water is PH 6.8-7 with TDS of 60ppm. I'm going to put a sponge from another tank in there next time. I have 3 questions for all you knowledgable discus breeders.

1) Do I continue 50% water changes while the eggs/fry develop?
Yes

2) Do I continue to feed the parents as much as I normally would?
Yes

3) Does a dark foam sponge filter act as an attractant to the fry possibly preventing them from attaching to the parents?
Yes and No. Many report that this happens and they cover the filter with white cheese cloth. Others claim that this is pointless as the fry will eventually find the parents. You will have to choose which advice you would like to follow.

I know I will eventually get it right, this happens a lot from reading other posts. Ted

Answers in red

[hogan92]

Thank you Ricardo, waiting for the next spawn....

[Chicago Discus]

1) Do I continue 50% water changes while the eggs/fry develop?

we do 100% water change using the flushing method with aged water.

2) Do I continue to feed the parents as much as I normally would?

yes as long as your not feeding to much. we have stopped feeding them after the eggs hatch for a few days just to keep the water clean both ways work.

3) Does a dark foam sponge filter act as an attractant to the fry possibly preventing them from attaching to the parents?

no, thats a myth in my book. Fry staying on the bottom and not free swimming is usually young parents, week fry or to much movement in the water


Hope this helps........Josie

[hogan92]

Thanks Josie! They'll get it.....eventually.