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Why are discus fish so difficult to breed?

pearls7_discus2023-03-07T15:13:50-05:00

Discus fish are known for being difficult to breed for several reasons. Here are a few factors that make breeding discus challenging: Water Quality: Discus fish are very sensitive to changes...

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My Discus Just Laid Eggs. Now What?

pearls7_discus2020-01-28T09:26:59-05:00

The most exciting moment for any discus keeper is the day that their discus fish lay eggs. This is an amazing feeling an accomplishment. To know that your discus keeping...

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The Keys to Discus Breeding

pearls7_discus2019-02-11T16:02:43-05:00

Discus breeding is rewarding--both personally and financially! Many people buy discus because they are not only beautiful, but also gentle and sociable with other fishes. Since discus are sensitive, some people...

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Obtaining a Breeding Pair, Spawning, and Timing

pearls7_discus2019-02-11T16:01:28-05:00

In this article, we'll add a few more suggestions to help you become a successful discus breeder! HOW DO I OBTAIN A BREEDING PAIR? The most challenging part of discus breeding is...

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Some Business Tips for Discus Breeders

pearls7_discus2019-02-11T15:56:54-05:00

Since many people desire these sociable and intelligent fish, discus breeding pays well. Many people want them, but few breed them, and that's why a profitable market awaits the discus...

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Becoming a Professional Discus Breeder

pearls7_discus2019-02-11T15:48:21-05:00

WHY IS DISCUS BREEDING PROFITABLE? Transform your hobby into a business! Discus breeding is not only fulfilling, but also very profitable. Since many discus are imported, you can earn significant profit...

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Getting Fry to Attach to Their Parents

pearls7_discus2019-02-11T15:40:58-05:00

Fry are sustained by attaching to their parents and eating slime off them. Sometimes, discus don't attach to their parents. This is especially common when the parents are young discus...

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Breeding Discus with Cones

pearls7_discus2019-02-11T15:31:27-05:00

CERAMIC BREEDING CONES We recommend ceramic breeding cones, which are very easy to use. They are inexpensive and sturdy, and they give the fish a surface on which to place their eggs....

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Common Breeding Problems and How To Solve Them

pearls7_discus2019-02-11T15:29:56-05:00

Red Turquoise Discus Breeding Pair with Young People try different "tricks" to stimulate discus breeding. Methods include using very soft water, dropping the tank temperature to 75 degrees Fahrenheit after a...

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Maximizing Spawn and Fry Yields

pearls7_discus2019-02-11T15:13:23-05:00

If you want your discus to produce more spawn and fry, then this article is for you! HOW SHOULD I CONTROL MY BREEDING TANK ENVIRONMENT? Soften your tank's water. If your discus spawns...

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