Fish that have caught fin rot, ick, fungal infections or any other disease, should not be allowed to breed. For a breeding tank a 48cm x 30cm x 30cm tank may be used. However, i want to make this very simple for my customers. Some less than candid individuals may offer fish for sale that are poor breeders or otherwise over the hill or burned out. Keeping discus fish quick guide health care advice for aquarium bred discus tropical fish has. Discus breeding for beginners has a ton of beautiful pictures of various discus species and overall i would give this book 4 out of 5 stars. I have been fish keeping for 30 years and seen a few changes in the hobby, for the better i may add. Discus are colorful, graceful and charismatic tank inhabitants. In this book author tells us everything,about right water for discus,about purchasing and selecting good stock,about feeding discus,about disease, about breeding and hatching artificiallyhe teach us the techniques to raise and breed discus. For the dedicated aquarist ebook written by alastair r agutter.
If you see a discus where the head to tail distance is more than the belly to top fin distance, thats a deformed fish. This method involves making an environment that enables the young discus to pair off on their own and form a breeding pair. Living a life wrecked for jesus breeding albino discus. I didnt expect the book to be terribly in depth only 64 pages, but what i wasnt expecting were. He had a amazing breeding setup and gave me full access. The discus book tropical fish keeping special edition.
Discus can seldom breed successfully in hard water. If you are looking for quality discus fish, you have come to the right place. After looking and getting footage, i decided he was the perfect seller to get discus from. Ultimate guide to discus fish by michael chastain nook book.
The essential guide to caring for and breeding discus fish ebook. Discus are great parents, and are not fry eaters nor are they young fish eaters. They are one of the hardest fishes to breed in captivity. Many give up and blame the fish, saying they cant be bred and very hard to breed. Breeding discus fish is not something that has been accomplished very many times in the past. Rfi sells breeding pairs of healthiest variety of aquarium fish species in the industry. In my view this book, written by a seasoned discus keeper and accomplished breeder, is aimed at new and prospective fish keepers who wish to take up the. These fish require higher temperatures than most fish 8288f. Over the past 10 years, james has kept, raised, and bred various discus strains.
You will have to fulfil all the requirements if you want to breed discus fish and that too properly. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The wild conditions of the discus fish can be replicated in the home aquarium, however, it can be challenging for beginner hobbyists. They look like disc and thus are names as discus fish. If you want to know about breeding discus wouldnt it be nice to talk to one of the biggest names in the industry and ask him all of your questions. We have many pairs available that are potentially or proven to breed together. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Breeding discus fish many hobbyists discus breeders in the uk have tried to breed discus and had very little or no luck with their venture. Discus aquarium fish do better in deep tanks and the more water the tank holds the more stable the water conditions tend to be. Most of the aquarium books mentioned here are worth reading.
A breeding tank for discus fish should be about 25 or 30 gallons in capacity and, ideally, it should be tall rather than wide. The paperback of the keeping discus fish quick guide. About the author of all about aquariums mick watson. And obviously, anyone who manages to establish a hatchery of this size, and to be unrivalled in europe, must have significant experience in this field. Discus breeding pairs uncle sams tropical fish online. Smooth surface for fish egg to attach on it easily, ensure high reproduction. Golden state discus provides the healthiest award winning na discus fish, the master breeders of malaysia.
When breeding discus it is highly recommended to put. A pair of 15 cm 6 in, breeding discus are a money machine. Celebrating 25 years natural aquariums, healthy diets and fish care by alastair r agutter apr 28, 2014 3. These fish books and aquarium books are for both freshwater and saltwater aquarium hobbyists. There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet about feeding discus.
Our discus fish pairs are great to have if you want to breed the fish on your own. Dec 08, 2016 just on a side note, discus fish love beef heart as a treat, but it can pollute the tank, so be sure to maintain great water quality and turn off the filter while feeding it to them. I have now kept many types of tropical fish for over forty years now, and when i first started breeding discus. Adult discus needs a 5foot long aquarium or about 75gallon minimum to be happy and have any chance of breeding successfully. Seven days a week and 365 days a year, control rounds are carried out. Discus fish secrets, discus fish care and breeding new 2016.
The ultimate discus guide for beginners or experts. Discus will survive in a broad range of ph values and again the origin of the fish will need to be taken into consideration, but it is indeed a myth that the ph in the wild is constantly very low. Discus are considered to require a higher level of care than other aquarium fish. Mar 01, 2000 the first,i want send greeting to jack wattley for his magnificent,excellent book for all beginers. It can possibly happen in a smaller aquarium, it happens all the time, but for maximum success with one of the most finicky fish in freshwater fish keeping, we suggest 75 gallons minimum well planted and well filtered. Seusss beginner book collection cat in the hat, one fish two fish, green eggs and ham, hop on dr. The proven pairs have bred before, with eggs that hatched. The discus book july 20 dear facebook friends and tropical fish hobbyist readers, thank you again for continuing to acquire the discus book 1st edition that i wrote back in 1988 recording all my experiences and findings on successfully keeping and breeding wild discus. Nov 29, 2019 their body is oval in shape and their anal and dorsal fin extend to the back. I know most say dont try to breed fish for a profit but i have a lot of free time and the start up money.
The discus fish fry care ultimate guide 2020 update. Golden state discus award winning na discus, master. With his tried and tested tips and concise information. Europes biggest hatchery the stendker family has many years of experience in breeding discus fish. During the rainy season the water in rivers and lakes will have a near neutral ph.
Complete up to date discus fish keeping manual book. We believe our discus fish are the healthiest you can find. Ceramic spawning breed cone provides spawning sites for your fish. Wattley discus affordable wild and hybrid discus fish. Feeding discus fish what do discus fish eat discusguy.
Aug 05, 2019 i used to go to purchase discus from suppliers for orders because we didnt have a discus breeding program in the business at the time. Jun 20, 2018 a discus breeding pair should be kept on their own in their own aquarium. Alastair agutter is one of a select few worldwide to successfully breed wild discus symphysodon species king of the aquarium in captivity and an authority on these tropical fish species and others, as an accomplished best selling author of specialist books. I was wasting too much time and money tampering with my water like the books suggested and it finally got the best of me. I used to run two fish houses where i bred several species of fish including 8 breeding pairs of discus. This practice is also known as clean which allows the fish to display brighter colors and lesser freckles which usually fade the colors. Breeding of discus fish is quite difficult in terms of taking care of them and it may be difficult to succeed in having a high survival rate when you first start out. There are essentially two different categories concerning their placement. The difficulty when choosing tank mates for discus is that the fish is slow, it eats slow and inhabits in water with rather high for other species temperature. Jul 23, 2016 for the healthiest discus fish full of bright colors and amazing confidence guaranteed. The discus book second edition for example, is one of the most. Overall, i had no problem raising and growing discus but my plans to breed were a whole other story. For this reason alone they are not recommended for the beginner aquarist.
Jul 14, 2015 a breeding tank for discus fish should be about 25 or 30 gallons in capacity and, ideally, it should be tall rather than wide. The breeding pair will breed again when they darn well feel like it, not every 3 weeks like an angel fish, no use trying to hurry things up. Jack whattley penned a book in the 80s that is very detailed about breeding and raising discus. Some less than candid individuals may offer fish for sale that are poor breeders or. Hes recently gotten back into the hobby and enjoys sharing the journey of obtaining, breeding, selecting, and raising the most sought after and aesthetically pleasing discus fish. Reason being is simple, tankmates will disrupt their breeding process and or just simply eat the eggs or fry especially when the lights go out. Breeding basics north american discus association n. Sometimes it can take all of these steps, sometimes its just one or two small changes to get it right. Alastair r agutter, began keeping and breeding tropical fish cichlids as a hobbyist from the age of 9 years, now with over 46 years experience. Jack wattley discus hatchery tour breeding discus fish and wild caught discus duration. The new environment of the breeding tank, and the process of breeding itself, can be quite stressful for the discus fish. Your discus fish are important to you and keeping them free of illness is a big challenge.
Just on a side note, discus fish love beef heart as a treat, but it can pollute the tank, so be sure to maintain great water quality and turn off the filter while feeding it to them. They can also be triangular or round in shape however all the discus fish are flat in appearance. We pioneered the discus fish hobby and have over 60 years of experience breeding and raising the finest quality discus fish you can find. A favorite of many hobbyists, members of this family include the ubiquitous angelfish, the colorful firemouth cichlid, and the much soughtafter discus and oscar.
Wide selection of species and sizes available for all types of freshwater aquariums. A fish lovers guide to raising and breeding discus fish 9781480142039 by lytle, freida e. Setting up discus aquarium and tank for breeding pair. Eventually, remove the young to separate growing tanks for maximum growth. I am a beginning fish hobbiest and am debating getting into discus. The essential guide to caring for and breeding discus fish. A very common question i get from customers is what are you feeding discus fish. Pictorial works, accessible book, protected daisy, aquarium fishes, breeding, internet archive wishlist, acuarios, animals pets, aquariums, cichlids, diseases. Discus is a schooling fish so it prefers to stay in groups of 6 species at least and it hardly stands being alone. Seusss beginner book collection cat in the hat, one fish two fish, green eggs and ham, hop on discus five philosophies copeland discus compressor manual. Easy steps in saving money when breeding discus fish breeding a discus fish helpful tips that will increase your.
I have been raising and breeding discus fish for over 20 years providing customers and pet stores with excellent service and unbeatable prices on discus fish. Alastair agutter began keeping and breeding tropical fish as an aquarist at the age of 9 years and been a dedicated successful british tropical fish breeder and. How to get your discus fish into breeding condition. One feature not found in most other aquarium species is the young fish s instinct to. Aquarium fish breeding by tristan white nook book ebook. High quality aquarium fish at the lowest prices online and shipped right to your door. The author provides a blueprint for success that can be foll. As a discus hobbyist, there is a natural progression from first experiences with raising discus, to then breeding discus. Most discus fish are being imported or sold from hobbyist to hobbyist, making it a risk to go from bag to tank. Generally the book is excellenet clearly wiritten and useful but fails to deliver on the title.
Discus breeding secrets by marc weiss cichlid room companion. Welcome to the discusguy discus fish store where we have high quality discus fish for sale at wholesale prices delivered direct to your door. For a breeding tank a 48cm x 30cm x 30cm tank may be used which is adequate for its purpose. Cichlids includes tips on caring for, breeding, and. Discus fish for sale discus lowest prices online the. Discus fish are large cichlids from the amazon river, its. How to breed discus fish by the natural forming of breeding pairs is your most economical way of breeding discus. The spawning breed cone made of ceramic fired from mineral soil, can process water filtration in your aquarium. Many hobbyists discus breeders in the uk have tried to breed discus and had very little or no luck with their venture. Breeders selectively breed the pigeonblood discus in order to produce discus with more vibrant colors and reduced black spots or freckles. Discus fish breeding guide what you should know before starting here are some tips to getting your discus fish ready to begin breeding. I soon realized that we were being subjected to low quality fish at high prices and i didnt like that very much. Easy steps in saving money when breeding discus fish breeding a discus fish helpful tips that will increase your discus fish population discus fish disease how to deal with them having the right tank for your discus fish.
Great for monitoring water parameters, water change schedule, and breeding conditions. When setting up your breeding tank it is a good idea to leave the bottom bare this will make it much easier for you to clean the tank. Fish such as this may pass in trade between breeder friends looking for new bloodlines. While domestic discus will live in and thrive in a variety of water providing its clean and stable, breeding does require some special conditions.
Specially prepared high protein discus and cichlid food recipes to make your own. Discus are quite difficult to care for and breed, and you may not achieve a high survival rate for the young on your first attempt. Cichlids are often described as fish with personality. If you see one where the head is larger than the body, thats either a stunted or sick fish. Once youve been successful at breeding your fish you may decide to sell and ship some of those tanks full of young. Discus fish are very popular due to their bright colour among the masses. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the discus book. Discus a guide on breeding and caring for these magnificent. It was one of the first books that i read on discus and it is still one of my favorites.
The book can also be an invaluable reference and source for any tropical fish hobbyist, especially cichlid keepers, as the book covers breeding signs and behaviour patterns, the perfect water conditions and the importance of routines and keeping fish free from disease. In my view this book, written by a seasoned discus keeper and accomplished breeder, is aimed at new and prospective fish keepers who wish to take up the hobby but for some reason are afraid to do so because of what they might have heard or read about discus fish. Types of discus fish for determining types of discus, normally we use color and stripes the key. There are a couple of real stinkers but the majority of these aquarium books are well written and will surely be well worth your time. Welcome to the largest selection of hybrid and wild discus fish for sale on the internet.
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