pairing off

[funkyfish]

can anybody tell me what discus do(behavior) when they are pairing off

[Merrilyn]

The first sign of pairing off will be that the pair seem to hang out together and swim together, they may begin to guard a selected corner of the tank, keeping all other fish away. Bowing is another behaviour often observed. They will swim toward each other and perform a slow bow to each other.

Then having selected a site, you will see them shimmy to each other, a quick shaking of the fins and body, usually while facing the object they have selected for spawning. Next comes cleaning the site, starting gently and becoming more vigorous as they get closer to spawning and finally trial runs over the site and then actual egg laying.

Depending on the pair, this behaviour can go on for days before the actual spawning.

[funkyfish]

thanks a bunch i got 2 pigeon bloods that have been swimming together
lately i have not noticed if they have taken over a spot in the tank yet but fingers are crossed thanks