How do you know if a discus is mating?

Anatomically, visual queues will also be visible that will indicate that spawning is right around the corner. The fins of your discus fish will begin to darken, and the center of their body will become a noticeably darker shade. At this time, the discus couple will select a vertical surface to the lay eggs.

How do discus pair up?

The male discus fish manifests aggressive behavior, usually chasing other fish away from the female discus or the area where they are located. The male discus uses the aggressive behavior to claim the female as a mate and deter other potential mates from approaching the mating pair.

How do you know when a discus fish is pregnant?

It is nearly impossible to distinguish male Discus from females. As spawning time approaches, the female’s abdomen becomes slightly enlarged because of the eggs she is carrying. A few days before she lays her eggs, the female develops a short tube, or ovipositor, just in front of her anal fin.

Is it normal for discus to chase each other?

It’s Not All Bad. Fish aggression, which can be represented by chasing, body slapping and picking, is a sign of health. Sick discus fish never display aggression. A healthy fish may intimidate a sick fish, but two sick fish will not chase, nip and threaten one another with body slapping.

How do you encourage discus to breed?

You can feed live foods to help stimulate spawning. Discus fish love to eat white worms and black worms. You can also try live adult brine shrimp, glass worms, mosquito larvae, large daphnia and small red wigglers. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder.

How long does it take for discus to lay eggs?

After two or three days, the eggs should hatch. However, the young fish, or fry, typically remain attached to the egg site for some time.

How often do discus lay eggs?

This stage requires patience and careful monitoring. When and if the discus spawn in this stage, they will lay eggs every week for up to fifteen weeks. This cycle usually occurs twice a year and can be rigged with careful adjustment of feeding, temperature and water conditions.

Why are my discus fighting each other?

Aggression can also happen during breeding times and when you’re tank is underpopulated. An example of an underpopulated tank is a 30-gallon tank with only two discus in it. Naturally, one discus is going to bully the other one.

Why are my discus at the top of the tank?

A fish may linger near the surface because he’s trying to breathe more easily. Remember, fish breathe dissolved oxygen—not oxygen that is already combined in the H2O molecule. Naturally, these dissolved oxygen levels tend to be higher near the surface, where interaction between air and water takes place.

How long does it take for discus to breed?

9-13 months
9-13 months on average. It differs between males and females, females usually take less time than males. Could you breed and the sell discus?