OMG. Finally!

[DiscusDish]

A few months ago, I was really trying to breed my red pair. They showed no interest. So a few weeks ago, I put them back in to my main tank. And to my surprise today. Their breeding tubes are out, pecking at the cone and doing practice runs. :O

Yay!

[DiscusDish]

Omg, they laid eggs. Right now.

[DiscusDish]

Here!

[jeep]

Fun to see happening!!

[LizStreithorst]

It makes your heart go pit-a-pat, doesn't? Is this your first time to see it? I remember my first time. I was thrilled. I was on top of the world.

[danotaylor]

Nice one Matt! Now what? Are you gonna transfer the pair and cone back into the breeding tank & see how they do?

[DiscusDish]

This is the second time I have seen this, but the first time in a while. I fished out all the other discus and surprisingly they weren’t too startled and are still guarding the eggs. I am actually going to get some meth blue. Fingers crossed. They seem to appreciate the size of the 55g.

[LizStreithorst]

Why the meth blue?

[DiscusDish]

Oh, I use it as an anti fungal for the eggs. My water is quite hard so there is quite a lot of fungus. I know from past expert it’s discus and angelfish eggs.

[DiscusDish]

I have a question, I have a canister filter on this tank. Should I cover the intake? It’s very tiny spaces. Like maybe 1mm between bars. I can cover it. Will this be better for the fry?

[LizStreithorst]

absolutely.

[DiscusDish]

Okay, thanks. I will try my best because the intake is relatively close to the eggs.

[Second Hand Pat]

Okay, thanks. I will try my best because the intake is relatively close to the eggs.

Hi Matt, just move the cone. Gently pick up the cone slowly move it away from the intake. If you need to cover the intake use a piece of foam with fairly open pores. Create a hole in the of the foam and ease it over the intake.
Pat

[DiscusDish]

Thanks Pat! I am so excited! Still fanning the eggs, I am so happy!

[Sturiosoma]

Here!

Houston we have a spawn, congrats

Jeanne