Discus breeding questions

[jeff8428]

I am going to try to breed my discus, I have heard ist is very hard to do but would like to try it. Does anyone know how old and large they are before they can start to breed. I have looked up everything on the water conditions and temperatures but cannot find how old and what size they can start. Anyone done this succesfully?

Thanks

[CAF]

Size changes based on the environment the discus are raised in as juveniles. Age is between 18 and 24 months and again is determined by their environment. I would recommend getting 5 to 6 juvies let them grow up and pair off on their own. It takes longer, but you know that the fish are in good shape since you raised them.

[jeff8428]

Will different types of discus breed? Such as Pigeon Bloods and Neon Blue?

[CAF]

Discus are discus. The color morphs you see available for sale are hybrids of 3 distinct species in the wild. So yes they will interbreed.

[jeff8428]

Thanks for the info, I have 6 that I bought about 9 months ago. Hopefully in a year or so I will get at least a mated pair. Appreciate all your help

[CAF]

Not a problem. Keep us up to date! Do you have any pics? We really really like pics! :18:

[jeff8428]

I put a few in the members forum if you would like to see