Why Does Peppering Happen?

[Matt_Discus]

Hi guys I have a question to ask IO've been to some aquariums and seen discus with black dots on there face and body and I believe it is peppering so I was wondering wat causes peppering On discus to happen?


Thanks ...Matt..

[mistakes r crucial]

Hi Matt,

Any Discus that has Pigeon Blood genes have a tendancy towards peppering, it's a genetic thing. However, we can help or hinder the situation in the way we keep the fish. If you keep good lighting on a tank it will help minimize peppering, keep them dark and you'll go along way in creating the first black Discus.
MAC

[discus lover01]

i agree with the last post it's genetic there are lots that say it's food and water but i think it's from the parents and i have done experiment when i had 2 pigeons here with pepper i kept light off for 6 days and by time turned light on they were almost black aftr having light on everyday for week but turning off at night they were nearly all orange and pepper had reuced by 95%

[gro]

yea, i have actually noticed that mine has lost a fair bit of peppering since i added a second light.