What should the TDS be for breeding discus?

What should the TDS be for breeding discus?

Discus fish water hardness and tds tds should be lower than 300 and lower for a breeding tank (soften the water with RO system).

How do you breed discus successfully?

They place many good quality parent fish in large deep tanks (6-8 x 2 x 2.5) and let the discus pair off between them self’s. When a pair has paired off and is showing signs that they are going to spawn i.e. spawning tubes showing, the pair is moved to a small breeding tank to breed.

Is breeding discus hard?

If you enjoy discus fish, you might consider learning how to breed them. Discus fish are a somewhat sensitive breed to keep in the home aquarium so, if you plan to breed them, there are a few preparations you may need to make.

Is breeding discus easy?

Summary Recap. The above formula was always necessary with wild caught Discus, but with domestic raised Discus, often it can be much easier to induce spawning in a well-mated pair of Discus. Remember to give them the correct water conditions, and a well-planted aquarium, which is large enough for their needs.

What is the best pH for discus fish?

between 6.0 and 7.0
Discus prefer warm, soft, acidic water. pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0, with hardness between 1° and 4° dKH (18 to 70 ppm). Temperature should be kept between 82° and 86° F, although wild Heckel discus prefer water near 90° F. Use an Aqueon Aquarium Heater to maintain proper water temperature.

Can discus live 7.5 pH?

In the wild, discus live in very soft (low GH) and acidic (low pH) water. Domestic discus can be kept in soft to moderately hard water (GH 3 to GH 14). Most discus are raised in a pH above 7 and many hobbyists report success with a pH of 8.5 or higher.

How can you tell if discus eggs are fertilized?

If the eggs are infertile, they will turn white with fungus after a day or so. Fertilized discus eggs generally have a tan to orangish color. I wouldn’t toss in the towel yet on them being infertile. Freshly laid eggs will be clear for a little while.

Can discus live in 75 degrees?

Mine are from asia through an importer Mac’s Discus. I keep them at 75 degrees plus or minus with a 7.5 ph and they are doing great.

What’s the best pH for discus?

Discus prefer warm, soft, acidic water. pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0, with hardness between 1° and 4° dKH (18 to 70 ppm). Temperature should be kept between 82° and 86° F, although wild Heckel discus prefer water near 90° F. Use an Aqueon Aquarium Heater to maintain proper water temperature.