Breeding tank size?

[jessbullock]

Hello all,
Just a quick question about size for spawning tanks. I used to use 40g breeder tanks for my discus pairs, but I'm moving to a place where I can't bring that system over. I have several 30g (36x18x12) that i can easily bring. Is this ok for a breeding pair? I always thought they were kinda narrow, but then again, I've never tried.

The other plan is to reseal my 75g and seal in a glass partition and use it for 2 pairs, but it's gonna be a while before that happens :)


(oh, btw the 'pairs' don't exist yet, I've got some teenagers on the go and a breeder has some pairs I'm going to see soon)

[diamond_discus]

I have used 40g for breeder tank before .. but I have to lower the water level to almost half ... so I think a 20G tank will be perfect .. As a matter of fact ... I setup my fish room in the garage with four 20g breeder tank.

[alpine]

I use 30 galon Oceanic cubes for breeding tanks , they have worked very well . Of course I would like to use 40 gallon breeder tanks but the space is constricted.

Roberto

[ShinShin]

I've had successful spawnings in tanks ranging from 18 to 55 gallons. My standard breeding tank size is a 20H. That's what Jack Wattley uses, and his books are where I learned the most about discus breeding. If I were to partition off a 75 gallon, I'd make 3 compartments.

Mat

[allan_mark76]

17x16x17 works just fine for me.

~AKA~

[alpine]

The only problem I find with a 20H is the water quality problem, I get lazy sometimes and the 20 gets pretty dirty quick . The size looks perfect except for the upkeep , that is the only thing .
Now , I am no expert but I see everything I buy or change always in total relation to maintenance .

Roberto.

[kpotter2]

I am useing 30gals and I think they are great. Both for size and water quality issues. As always you get a very wide range of ideas when you ask qustions like that. But you get a good Idea about what everyone is using and what is working for them. Good luck and I would go with what you have in the 30gals.

later,

Kyle

[Elite Aquaria]

I also use 20 gallon tanks. I have breed in 40 breeders but find that they fry end up all over the place. I agree with Roberto that if you use a 20 you need to be more diligent with the water quality. When I set up my breeder room I thought about using 29 gallon tanks but the space would not permit so I went with the 20H.