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aloha_discus
12-16-2002, 07:17 PM
Aloha Everyone, I was told by a friend that the temp in my breeding tanks were to high around 86 degrees. I could use some input on this subject.

Lastnight I lowered the temp to 82 degrees and this morning all the eggs seem to be doing fine, no unfertilized eggs yet or fungus on them.

I will try this method again with another pair and see what happens.

So again what temp do others keep for breeding tanks.

Mahalo in adnance, Ike & Anne ;D
Discusgeo
12-16-2002, 08:24 PM
I have to say your friend is right but don't let the temp go any lower than 82, then the water is getting to low temperature wise for all Discus. I keep my breeders at 85 degrees.
George
darcy
12-16-2002, 08:55 PM
I keep my pair's at 84. Seems to work well for me!!
Darcy

Sorry I lied actually my temp's are at 82. First day using new eyes!!
Dennis_Hardenburge
12-16-2002, 10:29 PM
80 to 82
Dennis
Rod
12-17-2002, 09:05 AM
Like Dennis i use around 81f, although a pair of blue diamonds i once owned wouldn't breed unless the temp was 84.
ottawadiscus
12-17-2002, 11:22 AM
I keep the temp at 84 for breeding tanks.
John_Nicholson
12-17-2002, 07:15 PM
80-82

-john
limige
12-17-2002, 08:18 PM
82-84 from my understanding
12-17-2002, 11:30 PM
just for info...I believe frank told me the upper level for discus sperm survival is around 86 degrees....
aloha_discus
12-18-2002, 11:59 AM
Aloha All, I lowered the temp as instructed by friend and had 90% hatch out. I returned from work this morning an there they were about 100+ fry. Iwill keep them with parents for 2-3 weeks, then into their own 20 g tank.

I would like to thank everyone for their response. This site is a great place to learn and and better yet to make friends who also love thier DISCUS.

Mahalo to all, Ike & Anne ;D