They are giving it a try

[Charlyc11]

It was a bit late they all wiggled away and are all over the container. I had the air total opposite side so maybe they will be OK.

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[Charlyc11]

This morning I removed the cone since they none on it. I might have to set up the 29 gallon if it all goes well just need to find a place to put it. The 20 gallon was a spare of the moment setup I wasn't expecting these two to be spawning.

This morning surveillance check.

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[brewmaster15]

Chuck,
There may be something going on here you need to work out. The fry should not all be dropping off the cone. Usually the majority stay on the cone and wiggle until free swimming. They have adhesive glands on their foreheads that hold them in place. When its time to free swim the glands are absorbed and the fry swim looking for parents.

Thats two batches in a row that all the fry dropped off. Something isn't as it should be. If this batch doesnt manage to go free swimming we should take a closer look at your water. Theres also the possibility theres a bacteria at work..some of those fry look swollen.

[Charlyc11]

Both happened with the same cone and I don't really have that much experience with discus breeding so all comments are welcome. Maybe the air was to high like Cliff mentioned. If they don't survive I will use a different cone and not use the the container. The water is RO with some Seachem Alkaline buffer to increase the KH a little.

[Red Eye.]

Looking good.

[LizStreithorst]

I was thinking too much air bubbling, too.

[For100]

Both happened with the same cone and I don't really have that much experience with discus breeding so all comments are welcome. Maybe the air was to high like Cliff mentioned. If they don't survive I will use a different cone and not use the the container. The water is RO with some Seachem Alkaline buffer to increase the KH a little.

What a shame!! I was looking forward to see them attach. Third time is the charm. ��

[Charlyc11]

There is a lot of movement going on for what I can see in the surveillance camera so maybe theirs some hope.

[LizStreithorst]

fingers crossed.

[brewmaster15]

fingers crossed.

And toes! Would love to see them swim to the parents side for you Chuck.

Al

[Charlyc11]

This is as of today a little activity.

[brewmaster15]

Chuck I think thats too much air for that tank. they are going to burn through their yoke sacs. I would turn the air down alot.

[LizStreithorst]

I agree

[Charlyc11]

Al I reduced the air as you suggested.

[LizStreithorst]

I don't know if the ones on the bottom are going to get up and swim correctly. I'd put them with their parents now.