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    Default Withdrawn - First attempt at breeding Discus - Log

    This will be my first try at breeding Discus, so this will be my log.

    So far, this is the timeline that I've had with these guys:

    Eggs laid - 7/30 or 7/31
    Wigglers - 8/2
    Free-swimming - 8/5
    Attached - 8/5

    The following is the water parameters tested on 8/4

    Ammonia - 4 ppm
    Nitrate - 10 ppm
    pH - ~6
    TDS - 80
    Temp - 27 C

    They are currently in a 10G with plants.

    I've noticed there to be around 70 wigglers, and have seen a few drop since they went free-swimming. I'd be interested to see how many survive and become dime-sized.

    Once I figure out how to post pics, I'll get them up to share for those interested.
    Last edited by Second Hand Pat; 02-14-2013 at 11:26 PM.

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    I'm confused. You say they attached on 8/5 and it is now 8/6 and you say they are in 10 Gallon with plants? You pulled them from the parents? You have the fry and parents in a 10 gallon.
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    Nope, everything is right. This is an unconventional way of raising discus. Hope I can share some of my experiences with everyone.

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    well interestingly they were comfortable enough in a 10 gallon to spawn.
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    Default Re: First attempt at breeding Discus - Log

    How big is the pair? Most nice breeding quality pairs would have trouble living in a 10 gallon tank. How about some pictures.

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    Having an Ammonia reading at 4 ppm???????
    I hope it's .4

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    They're about 5-6 inches TL.

    The ammonia is indeed 4 ppm, not .4. This isn't the first time I've raised Discus to adults in ammonia levels that would make others cringe.

    I'll explain why this works once I get some pictures up.

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    Tank has been running for over a yer, I assure you it's established.

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    Well I am interested in hearing your methods and seeing what the fish in question look like. In a sense it's impressive that they would consider spawning in a 10 gallon or with 4ppm ammonia. I'm kind of baffled
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    I am in the same boat as you Pete.

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    Hopefully you will be succesfull in getting them to dime size and then decide to enter them in the contest, in which case I look forward to competing against you.

    Good luck

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    Quote Originally Posted by nc0gnet0 View Post
    Hopefully you will be succesfull in getting them to dime size and then decide to enter them in the contest, in which case I look forward to competing against you.

    Good luck

    Rick
    Thanks Rick.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Altum Nut View Post
    I'm somewhat confused as well.
    Just today you posted this thread....Re: First attempt at breeding Discus - Log
    How can you justify raising Discus fry to dime size and sold off to other hobbiest?????
    I guess I will have to wait for the next episode.
    Forgive me if I missed something.

    ...Ralph
    Hi Ralph, please allow me to clarify. I raised dime sized fry to adults, then donated them away. I received no funds for them. This will be my first attempt at breeding Discus from egg.

    Hth,

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    Here's a few pics I needed to convert to get on here. These were taken 8/3.

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    im confused are you hanging the Discus upside down whats going on here. I kinda had a long night im missing something please explain....Josie
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