Withdrawn - First attempt at breeding Discus - Log

[shawnhu]

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.

[Larry Bugg]

Re: First attempt at breeding Discus - Log

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.

[shawnhu]

Nope, everything is right. This is an unconventional way of raising discus. Hope I can share some of my experiences with everyone.

[dpete9]

Re: First attempt at breeding Discus - Log

well interestingly they were comfortable enough in a 10 gallon to spawn.

[John_Nicholson]

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.

-john

[Altum Nut]

Re: First attempt at breeding Discus - Log

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

...Ralph

[shawnhu]

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.

[shawnhu]

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

[dpete9]

Re: First attempt at breeding Discus - Log

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

[Poco]

Re: First attempt at breeding Discus - Log

I am in the same boat as you Pete.

[nc0gnet0]

Re: First attempt at breeding Discus - Log

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

[shawnhu]

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.

[shawnhu]

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,

[shawnhu]

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

[Chicago Discus]

Re: First attempt at breeding Discus - Log

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