Macro photos of Discus Hatching

[Peter M]

Hi all

Would like to share with you a memorable moment in my hobby, I’m sure we all have seen many photos of spawns but what made this one special for me was the different angle that I was able to capture it and what made it even better…I was able to witness the actual hatching as the fry broke free from their eggs….totally awesome..
The pics below are from the same pair but at different spawns 7 days apart, the first time they swam away while I tried to take photos of them laying but had no choice while I was clicking away when the eggs were hatching and the second time they didn’t seem to mind while they were laying. I spent hours getting these shots, my camera only has auto focus which was frustrating but well worth the time.

I hope you enjoy this as much as I have.

The female laying
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/PeterM001/F2.jpg

a close up, you can see the egg coming out.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/PeterM001/F1-1.jpg

The male fertilizing the eggs
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/PeterM001/Male2.jpg

And the best part
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/PeterM001/Fresh7.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/PeterM001/Fresh2.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/PeterM001/Fresh3.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/PeterM001/Fresh4.jpg

Close up of the babies after 24 hours
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/PeterM001/Fresh6.jpg

[Merrilyn]

Awsome photos Peter.

That's absolutely fascinating.

Thanks.

[eykw]

Wow :shock:

[Peter M]

It’s a pleasure, and thank you for making it a sticky.

All my non hobbyist friends thought I was nuts for spending hours glued to the glass…lol but great to share. :D

[waitaki]

a salute to your patience in giving us those pics :salute :salute
only thing missing was David Attenborough giving us the commentary :lol: :lol:
excellent pics thanks

[scott bowler]

wow they are awesome pics thank you for sharing ,

[norto]

Sensational photos Great job.....I have seen mine spawn plenty of times but never in that detail.
Norto.

[tomahawk]

Excellent !! TOO GOOD

[carolerex]

Far out ! I am new to forum and this just made my day Thanks for sharing

[m.ingram]

GREAT pictures best i have seen of fish spawning thanks for sharing with us all.

[1fish2fish3fish]

:shock: absolutely speachless :shock:

[aminyassien]

great photos
great patiance to get this photos

[jim from sydney]

Hi Peter

I only just now noticed these superb shots.
I can well imagine the hours you must have spent especially considering that you only used auto-fous.

Being a very keen photographer myself, I am interested in the camera set up you used. Can you give me some details please.

Cheers

[TW]

Wow ! that's all I can say. Just WOW !

[owan]

how can you take that photo, what kind of camera are you used, and are you used mic lans?

[owan]

sorry i mean macro lans.

[mitsui]

Awesome photos mate!!!!

Thank you so much for sharing, and your patience :lol:

[Hooked]

Hi Peter,

Wow! What amazing pics. I'm just starting down the breeding path. I find these inspiring. Thanks for your efforts and for sharing,

Cheers

[timmy82]

Great photo's