Discus Doing Their Thing
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My girls are the nudgy ones. I only have one male so he's quite in demand. When one of the females is ready, she goes after him. If you have at least one male in the tank, the females will pick him out over females. So let's hope one is da boy! Also, take a look at their tubes next time. The female's tube is longer than the males.
Looks like my Blue Striations are doing their thing now too. I believe they are Jack Wattley's strain. When it rains, it pours!
Two nights ago, I noticed another batch of eggs on the thermometer, but thought nothing of it. Figured it would be the usual, lay it, eat it.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that the eggs were still there! The behavior of the parents changed, more protective. Last night, I was able to see some white ones, but most of them were Orange.
Both the mom and dad are starting to fan and protect the eggs. I would expect that this batch won't survive, since there are other Discus in the tank.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that the eggs were still there! The behavior of the parents changed, more protective. Last night, I was able to see some white ones, but most of them were Orange.
Both the mom and dad are starting to fan and protect the eggs. I would expect that this batch won't survive, since there are other Discus in the tank.
lucky you! & after you had so much trouble early on! good for you! I am still going thru some issues & some have stunted already. I am disappointed I made so many mistakes. so glad to hear yours are mating. happy times!
grats on the spawn shawn... saw on your post on simply about the spawning cones. I was at Golden Aquarium in woodside today browsing around and they hava a couple for sale. It wasnt tagged but they have it. Did not want to ask around too much. They had a wide selection of flowerhorns but other than that very dissapointing. The water conditions and of their livestock lets just say was very very very dissapointing. I would just take the cone and leave right away.
Also I found another fish/pet shop on Rooseveltave right underneath the 7 train on 74th st. Its called Coral Aquarium and they have a wide selection of fw fish and equipment as well. Good for browsing around. Got me an old book by Hans Frey on The Fresh Water Aquarium for $2. good reading and info... especially on the plants.
Again hope this helps...
Marl
Also I found another fish/pet shop on Rooseveltave right underneath the 7 train on 74th st. Its called Coral Aquarium and they have a wide selection of fw fish and equipment as well. Good for browsing around. Got me an old book by Hans Frey on The Fresh Water Aquarium for $2. good reading and info... especially on the plants.
Again hope this helps...
Marl
Thanks Marl! I'll have to visit those stores some day, life's been busy lately so it'll have to wait. Appreciate it though!
