This Discus pair driving me crazy

[Sportsnutim]

I have one pair in a 38 gallon partioned layed eggs a few days ago. Next tank over is a 38 gallon tank also a pair have layed eggs once but refuse to lay eggs again. They are still going through their ritual but refuse to lay? I have a ceramic furniture for laying eggs. I change all their water at the same time I am confused maybe put another Discus on the other side? Thanks. Tim :|

 

[Cerianthus]

Try performing more small wc with slightly different water condition (pH/temp, etc) than tank water.
Most of time, a stimulus do trigger them. Should condition/feed them well before hand thus they produce healthier clutch.

 

[Bree7]

Try performing more small wc with slightly different water condition (pH/temp, etc) than tank water.
Most of time, a stimulus do trigger them. Should condition/feed them well before hand thus they produce healthier clutch.

+1

 

[pinkertd]

If you can get your hands on some live white worms or california blackworms......terrific spawning triggers!

 

[Sportsnutim]

Any ideas where I can purchase these worms online? Any a good ideas on baby brine setups? Thanks.

 

[duffer]

I agree with Debbi. Feed some live foods and that should help trigger some spawning.

Here's an article on how to get discus to spawn again.

http://www.discushatchery.com/spawningdiscus.html


Good luck. Keep us posted on what works.

 

[nc0gnet0]

What are your water parameters and tank temperature? 84 degrees seems to be the magic number for breeding. I have also had very good luck with freeze dried california blackworms purchased here:

http://www.aquaticsuppliers.com/

Currently have three pairs all sitting on eggs, unfortunatly I need to get them into a breeding tank.

How often do you change water? You might try post poning it a day if you don't feel good about altering your water parameters.