Breeding

[richardbrook01]

I have had 6 discus now for 1yr 6mts in a 4 ft tank, during that time I have had 2 pairs that have laid eggs, and got the fry at best to the 2 day free swimming stage (this they have done 8 or 9 times)
The parents would then wander away from the spawning site with the fry in tow, and lose them to the other fish

I have now taken the best 2 fish (best pair) who appear very attentive toward the eggs and fry, from the tank and placed them in a tank on there own, a 2ft 6in tank.

Tonight these 2 fish have laid some eggs.
As I have never got (me or the fish) beyond the 2 day free swimming stage I would like some advice as what to do and any problems I may encounter

Thanks for looking
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[richardbrook01]

http://www.discusforums.com/forum/album_pic.php?pic_id=1265

[Merrilyn]

Congratulations on getting your fry to the free swimming stage.

Unfortunately it's very difficult for a pair to raise fry in a community tank. There are just too many hungry mouths around.

Read through the instructions here
http://www.discusforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3118
and you should have better success.

[samir]

from the picture it looks like the guys will be fine in their own tank. good luck :D