Breeding Fish

Discus fish are a particularly special breed of fish and thus a Discus fish tank must be equally special! Discus fish are highly intelligent and more aware of their surroundings than other fish. Keeping this in mind, let’s look at just what you need to create the perfect Discus fish tank! Discus fish are generally quite large so naturally a Discus fish tank needs to be rather sizable as well. The minimum recommended dimensions are usually 120cm x 40 cm x 50cm. Remember though that Discus fish are more comfortable when with a school of other discus, which means you may need a bigger tank to accommodate the increased numbers. For a group of around 5, a Discus fish tank will contain about 55 to 90 gallons of water. Which leads us to the quality of the water – an extremely important factor. A Discus fish tank should have zero ammonia and nitrite in its waters. Elevated levels of these chemicals stress out Discus fish which can lead to severe health problems. Tank bred Discus do well in...

This is a common question asked by lot of people, who are thinking of breeding their own Discus Fish. There are three different ways to successfully obtain a good breeding pair of Discus Fish, and all three are explained below in details. Method #1 – Getting a proven pair of Discus This is the easiest and the fastest method, but will cost you money. A proven pair is a bonded male and a female, which has already produced young ones. A solid proven pair can be very expensive depending on quality and the variety. This method can be risky but rewarding if you manage to get a truly bonded, genuine proven pair. Young Discus can be sold for a decent price and you will make the money you spent in no time if you consider doing it as a business. Just be careful when you are buying the pair. Make sure they are truly bonded. Make sure the seller is a reputed company or a person, someone known to you, or was recommended by someone you trust. This greatly reduces the risk factor and usually you...

Discus fish breeding can be quite a tricky process and should really not be attempted by beginners! Considered to be one of the most beautiful tropical fish, they require a lot of prerequisite conditions and care so be prepared to be busy for the “King of the Aquarium!” Discus fish breeding can begin in two ways, one more expensive than the other. The expensive but quicker and more reliable method involves buying an existing Discus pair who are, for a lack of a better word, compatible with each other. Or you can buy a group of Discus – at least six is recommended – and hope a pair will come about as they mature. Additionally, it is recommended to buy different varieties of Discus fish as this will help to expand the genetic gene pool. Keep in mind that once a pair is formed, they essentially become the dominant party and they will claim private territory. At this stage, either remove the other fish or move the couple to a special breeding tank – around 20 to 30 gallons should be pe...