Most fresh water fish can be bred very easily. However, the discus fish is a notable exception. Because it is really particular about its breeding partner and has high maintenance needs, it can be a difficult species to breed. Especially when it comes to discus fish care. In case you are looking for some tips on breeding discus fish, just read on.
1. You need to keep discus fish in a tank which can hold at least 10 gallons of water. This will allow enough room for four fishes. Keeping any less may make the discus fish really unhappy because it is keen on socializing. You can keep two male and two females for increasing the chances of breeding.
2. Try to keep the water clean at all times and so you can look to change a part of it every day. Clean surroundings can help the discus fish to concentrate on a breeding partner.
3. Ensure that the water remains at a temperature of about 80 degrees. A fluorescent tank-lamp can help maintain this temperature. You should also monitor the temperature regularly with a thermometer.
4. The next tip on breeding discus is to watch out for behavioral changes in the fishes. A pair of fish intent on breeding may start to clean an area in the tank to lay eggs. You need to shift them to a breeding tank.
What is most likely happen next is:
1. The fish will lay eggs which the male will fertilize.
2. The breeding parents will feed and tend the babies.
By using these tips on breeding discus fish you may find that it is not so difficult after all!
