Breeding tubes

[mleibowi]

5 of my new discus are out of QT. Two shake and gyrate around each other- not the full body wave I’m going to attack you kind of movements. I noticed maybe breeding tubes- and even something sticking down from my eruption. The three seem to have claimed an area and are chasing others away. Would love to hear people’s thoughts. Thanks! FF5482F3-E756-4716-B5ED-A5265386D788.jpg
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https://youtube.com/shorts/-lb792p3uCI?feature=share

[RogueDiscus]

If I remember correctly, pointy ones are male, the squared off or flat ended are females (larger opening for eggs).

[mleibowi]

Thanks under the last pic is a video. Please let me know if this is courtship behavior or something else

[RogueDiscus]

Your YouTube video is private. You need to change its settings to Public.

Shimmering side by side and eventually bowing towards each other are typical mating dance behaviors.

[mleibowi]

I try to switch settings- first YouTube post- thanks

[LizStreithorst]

I didn't want to insult you earlier but I could tell from your description that your Discus are in the mood for a little hanky-panky. Have fun. I hope you don't miss them doing the deed. The whole process is fascinating.