I’ve had numerous spawns from my pairs with over 90% hatch rates with a PPM of 100. It’s the GH and Mainly the KH you want low. The KH is what calcifies the eggs.
Osmotic Pressure Minerals create osmotic pressure and increase relative density, which is why you float in saltwater and sink in freshwater. The osmotic pressure created by the minerals in the water will make the eggs calcify. When there are higher levels of minerals in your water, the pressure outside the eggs is less than the pressure inside the eggs. As a result, the Osmotic pressure draws the liquid from the discus egg, and the discus egg becomes calcified. KH neutralizes acids in the water, which prevents pH from suddenly dropping and or having major fluctuations in pH. Try an EC meter, microsiemens is a much more accurate measurement.
Great video! Could you do a video on Conditioning Breeding pairs, feeding schedule ect.? I think that is an important part of the process that is not talked about enough in my opinion.
They are such a nice pair. I have a turquoise x heckel male and a mosaic tiger leopard female that paired up on their own and laid eggs 4 times now. They seem to guard the eggs well, but they always disappear around the 3rd day. They're in a community tank so maybe the other fish are stressing them out, although I haven't seen anyone bothering them, and baby neocaridina shrimp and X. helleri 'Rio Otapa' fry make it to adulthood in there all the time. I wish I had room to set up a 30 gallon tank for just them.
Unfortunately if they did survive they would not grow correctly in a community tank. Discus are very specialized and the first 3 months of growth is crucial to get the right size and shape. The feedings and water changes would not be conducive in a community tank. You should give it a try, I bought all my 29 gallons for under a dollar a gallon and it is very rewarding and highly profitable if done correctly! Steve Heller
I found this channel when I was looking for quality food for my Altums. I have to say the most important aspect of any organism is what that organism eats. It determines it's development and optimal growth. The right food will build the immune system and bring the potential for what that fish has in it's genes. Now, stress is directly related to the action of feeding, and I like the way you mentioned about the fish feeling comfortable in that system. It is directly related and can indeed prevent proper parenting development. It's just like social influences and stunted fish. All the other aspects are very important as well, but quality food just can't be substituted by anything in this world! The only thing I am really worried is how to provide that optimal nutrition. The other facts are easier in comparison. One can offer everything to any fish in order to develop, but if the right food isn't there, nothing will do. I have purchased A LOT of different dry, live and frozen foods for my fish an can tell you that diversity is important, but not more than QUALITY. Thanks very much for emphasizing such important subject breeding discus! Thanks for all the info!
@@shelleraquatics I would love to! I would learn a lot from you! That's for sure! I appreciate so much what you publish here. If only people knew how precious and important are the majority of you thoughts and exposures of your experiences here... Thanks very much, my friend! 🙏
If your discus fish are laying eggs but they aren't hatching, you can try improving the water quality. Here are some things you can consider: Soften the water You can use reverse osmosis (RO) water and soften it to around 80 parts per million (ppm) total dissolved solids (TDS). You can buffer the water by adding back some RO waste water or using a commercial buffering product. Monitor the pH Discus fish can tolerate a range of pH levels, but they can't tolerate a crash. A pH crash happens when the water's buffering capacity is low and the minerals that affect pH are depleted. Watch for fungus The parents will clean the eggs with their mouths to remove fungus or foreign objects. This just the beginning, there are so many more factors and questions I have but this not the forum to discuss breeding Discus, there is a reason they are expensive. They are one of the most difficult freshwater fish to breed and grow. Steve Heller Shelleraquatics@gmail.com
@@shelleraquatics thanks sir and Yes they are removing fungus from mouth.. I raised them from 1.5inch and now they are 5 inches plus.. I will try with RO.. Thanks
I’ve had numerous spawns from my pairs with over 90% hatch rates with a PPM of 100. It’s the GH and Mainly the KH you want low. The KH is what calcifies the eggs.
Osmotic Pressure
Minerals create osmotic pressure and increase relative density, which is why you float in saltwater and sink in freshwater. The osmotic pressure created by the minerals in the water will make the eggs calcify.
When there are higher levels of minerals in your water, the pressure outside the eggs is less than the pressure inside the eggs. As a result, the Osmotic pressure draws the liquid from the discus egg, and the discus egg becomes calcified.
KH neutralizes acids in the water, which prevents pH from suddenly dropping and or having major fluctuations in pH.
Try an EC meter, microsiemens is a much more accurate measurement.
Excited for this breeding series 👍 thanks for the videos
So nice of you, I am very passionate about this subject, if you couldn't tell!
Great video! Could you do a video on Conditioning Breeding pairs, feeding schedule ect.? I think that is an important part of the process that is not talked about enough in my opinion.
I've put into my notes, thank you 😊 🙏
They are such a nice pair. I have a turquoise x heckel male and a mosaic tiger leopard female that paired up on their own and laid eggs 4 times now. They seem to guard the eggs well, but they always disappear around the 3rd day. They're in a community tank so maybe the other fish are stressing them out, although I haven't seen anyone bothering them, and baby neocaridina shrimp and X. helleri 'Rio Otapa' fry make it to adulthood in there all the time. I wish I had room to set up a 30 gallon tank for just them.
Unfortunately if they did survive they would not grow correctly in a community tank. Discus are very specialized and the first 3 months of growth is crucial to get the right size and shape. The feedings and water changes would not be conducive in a community tank. You should give it a try, I bought all my 29 gallons for under a dollar a gallon and it is very rewarding and highly profitable if done correctly!
Steve Heller
I found this channel when I was looking for quality food for my Altums. I have to say the most important aspect of any organism is what that organism eats. It determines it's development and optimal growth. The right food will build the immune system and bring the potential for what that fish has in it's genes. Now, stress is directly related to the action of feeding, and I like the way you mentioned about the fish feeling comfortable in that system. It is directly related and can indeed prevent proper parenting development. It's just like social influences and stunted fish. All the other aspects are very important as well, but quality food just can't be substituted by anything in this world! The only thing I am really worried is how to provide that optimal nutrition. The other facts are easier in comparison. One can offer everything to any fish in order to develop, but if the right food isn't there, nothing will do. I have purchased A LOT of different dry, live and frozen foods for my fish an can tell you that diversity is important, but not more than QUALITY. Thanks very much for emphasizing such important subject breeding discus! Thanks for all the info!
I agree and I feel we could sit down and talk to each other for hours, who knows maybe one day we will hopefully!
@@shelleraquatics I would love to! I would learn a lot from you! That's for sure! I appreciate so much what you publish here. If only people knew how precious and important are the majority of you thoughts and exposures of your experiences here... Thanks very much, my friend! 🙏
@Alex_Correa Just getting started, I can't wait for the future journey 🙌
My discus laying eggs in every 10 days but never hatching 😭
If your discus fish are laying eggs but they aren't hatching, you can try improving the water quality. Here are some things you can consider:
Soften the water
You can use reverse osmosis (RO) water and soften it to around 80 parts per million (ppm) total dissolved solids (TDS). You can buffer the water by adding back some RO waste water or using a commercial buffering product.
Monitor the pH
Discus fish can tolerate a range of pH levels, but they can't tolerate a crash. A pH crash happens when the water's buffering capacity is low and the minerals that affect pH are depleted.
Watch for fungus
The parents will clean the eggs with their mouths to remove fungus or foreign objects.
This just the beginning, there are so many more factors and questions I have but this not the forum to discuss breeding Discus, there is a reason they are expensive. They are one of the most difficult freshwater fish to breed and grow.
Steve Heller
Shelleraquatics@gmail.com
@@shelleraquatics thanks sir and Yes they are removing fungus from mouth.. I raised them from 1.5inch and now they are 5 inches plus.. I will try with RO.. Thanks
@@shelleraquatics I shared my discus pair photo to your email id, if you have chance pls take a look.. thanks.