water changes after eggs been laid

[sublimetruth1982]

I'm always having problems and losing some eggs to fungus. Should I change the water everyday while the eggs developing. should I change the water a day after eggs been laid. This is one of my many problems I have. What is the ideal temperature in a breeding tank 80-86? My breeding tank is currently at 86, should I lower it?

sublimetruth1982

[Carol_Roberts]

82 - 84 is good for temp. I'd try doing daily water changes and see if that helps the fungus.

[sublimetruth1982]

Thanks for the reply Carol. What percentage of water do you change each day for the breeders? Is 50% to much? I'm just trying to soak up all the knowlegde I can get. I've only kept discus for about two years and been trying to breed for the last year. I just want to see what the offspring is going to look like.

sublimetruth1982

[Carol_Roberts]

I do 30%.

If they are inexperience and nervous you can change less water or skip a couple days, but cut way back on food.

[Rick_May]

If your having a fungas, add a drop of hyde per gallon. an hour after the pair finish. only treat once.

[aqua]

Adding some Methylene Blue will help too!