HOW TO: Breed Discus fish

[@rainyseason1975]

I've been watching these videos for an hour. I used to spend every waking moment on my fish hobby. Years passed, life happened and it went on the back burner. Now my youngest son, 11, has shown a huge interest in the hobby. I ordered him 3 tanks, to arrive in a week. He's starting small. 10 gal, 7.5 gal and 2.5 gal. Maybe a beta, shrimp, tetras etc...Watching these vids has been an inspiration. It might be time to rebuild my own tank. It's just like riding a bike I suppose. The video of you missing your rays, brought back memories of my some of my own favorite fish. Thank you.

[@kujappancherai1351]

Debbie Scagliozzo Hai

[@lauchlanstill6677]

Midlife Daydreams whys he need 3 tanks...

[@DerfOrNuffin]

Same boat. No ones intrested yet but a chore is feeding them at night 😆

[@brittanywilliams4174]

It always makes you happy to know the younger generation still have a passion for these amazing amazing animals. Thank you for being in cool parent that supports this hobby as well.

[@breef.7374]

Ugh. I'm so glad I started fish keeping. It's honestly the best thing I could have done for myself in a very long time. Endless amounts of things to learn about the hobby and yeah, it can be stressful, but caring for my fish friends has helping with my anxiety disorder a lot in the past few weeks.

[@guitardave3028]

I suffered from bipolar disorder and my socialcworker commented that he had wondered why i suddenly seemed calmer and more stable...then he figured out...it was those darned fish..not sure if it was the bubbles or the hours or getting me into a schedule or what....maybe a combonation of them...but it helped to make my life better!

[@emmitstewart1921]

Best discus breeding discussion I've ever heard.

[@davidhumbard5603]

A very informative video. Just one thing... I think you mean "parameters" rather than "perimeters" when you speak of water consistency. I recently purchased 10 Red Melon discus from 3 to 5 inches from Wattley and am going to try my hand at fish breeding after a 50 year hiatus from the hobby.

[@ramonjose5622]

I agree on your opinion on water parameters. I visited a discus breeder decades ago who uses tap water and does not measure hardnes and ph level but his breeding program is one of the most successful I have ever seen.

[@tristanwellz6750]

Everyone who is starting to get fish or to get discus for their first time, then listen to this guy he's very smart about all these fish lol. I bred a few discus and I got the info from this guy.

[@shelleydaly1726]

I got a breeding pair from a guy I know Saturday. They laid eggs today, 4 days out. The eggs are dark and looking good so far, so I’m DIY ing discus breeding 😂

[@adamcenteno6155]

I like this guy, he's real, smart and thorough.

[@mrclean8049]

lets discus this later

[@elliot.5341]

nathan hunt 😑🙄

[@HNUmaker]

Tadum tss

[@shinma6051]

get out

[@rx456]

@@shinma6051 ladies first

[@niepboss3374]

😂

[@MauriceMccomie]

Thanks for this Joey. This was a much-needed video. Other videos just show the discus going vertical and that's it, no explanations or anything like parameters and such. I'm so glad you did this video.

[@kennedysalonoy7334]

Joey i hope that you can read this that you really inspired me well not just me but others too and i really watch every video you make about discus so that i will have knowledge in owning a discus and now i plan to buy only 2 Proven pairs of discus.That's all thank you for the knowledge and for inspiring me for the best God bless you!!!

[@bigwigaquatics4129]

Well done!!! Great to see that you were successful without using RO water or constantly hatching brine shrimp!! Those have been the two main factors keeping me from breeding discus.

[@honeyy79]

Finally some youtube that explains my FAVORITE aquarium fish. I just loooove them. I went through the hard way, i bought filters for my tap water that made the water into what the discus prefered, it drove my head in but then i realized that the water in the aquarium shop didn't even meet their "needs" as explained by the store owner. :) I'm buying my own house and i will definatley make a discus fishroom :D

[@gamit.b.d1973]

Tone Andersen hii

[@FatGlennsFish]

Hey Joey , I have heard a lot about this channel and tonight is my first time of watching. Enjoying the style but and passion but I am really struggling with the repeated use of the word perimeter when talking about water quality PARAMA=ETERS. We are talking high end fish here and an expected level of expertise to keep them going so lets use the terminology/jargon that goes with this great hobby.

[@imanhamedi580]

Im new in breeding discus ... i ve a pair in my home aquarium ... thanks so much for sharing these infos... i did realy learn different tips of that ...

[@kenlam3842]

Fabulous video although "Perimeter and Parameter" sounds so similar in your speech ;)

[@bigwigaquatics4129]

+Ken Lam That's your O-pinion lol

[@thomashom7514]

Ken Lam The guy threw me for a curve! There is a world of difference between parameter and perimeter!

[@janj5786]

I think he is actually accidentally saying perimeter instead of parameter....

[@ShotofJameson]

Straight up the best channel on youtube hands down , I wish I had time or skills to do some of the diy idea's.

[@VWmachine]

For breeding Discus I started with 7 2.5 inch snakeskins, before that I had over a year experience keeping stunted ones I bought from a LFS (didn't know they were stunted at the time). Used water straight from the tap for daily 100% water changes, no need for letting the water age. With-in a year 3 of them where at over 6 inches and end up with 3 pairs. All three pairs started laying eggs in the 75 gallon tank they were in. I can' t remember my water parameters but think the PH was in the 7s, and water hardness was high. One particular pair laid eggs weekly. The eggs never hatched. They would protect them and in three days all the eggs would become white, which at that point they would eat the eggs and then start over. I was under the impression that due to high PH and water hardness the outer shell of the eggs would become too hard for the frys to hatch and needed to invest in an RO system to bring water hardness down and make it soft in order for the eggs to be fertilized and hatch. I end up having to sell the fish and tank soon after due to life circumstances. I'm surprised that your fry hatched in water straight from the tap with above 7 PH and high hardness. You did not use any RO water at all? Whats your water hardness?

[@Joricano]

i love the ideal vs consistency explanation

[@JohnJohn-hv4ef]

Finaly the video I've been waiting for. Thanks Joey. One question: Are you against feeding the fry baby brine shrimp or was it just a matter of convenience since you made your own food and didn't want to go through the trouble of hatching brine shrimp every day?

[@SjaakSchulteis]

Great... I like this fish very much...living in Thailand, it should be easy to keep! Temperature is no issue!

[@christiheydenrych8799]

Hi love your video’s. Could you please do a video on that tank setup you showed on here. Breeding setup with all tanks connected so all their water is the same like yours please. Thank you for your vids

[@nicholasgalvan547]

I really liked the video, I’m always happy when you use visuals like pictures or clips

[@alexissvetrev]

great video, really appreciate it, had to watch it with 2x speed though

[@aaronfield3233]

About time :-) Excellent video learnt a hell of a lot. just need to convince the wife I need a new tank now.

[@katieadams5972]

I love the part talking about consistency and ideal. The first six months I kept fish, I chased after the perfect PH (7.0) and somehow always managed to get it very high or very low instead. Now, I leave it be unless it gets lower than 6.8 or higher than 7.4. Unfortunately, about 8 months out of the year where I live the PH is far too high. I measured it one time during the winter and it was 8.8! For several weeks last year, I had lethargic fish who were acting very off and I couldn't figure out why for the longest time. Then I tested the PH and found out that it was 8.6 and realized. I had a trio of swordtails, several guppies, two angelfish, and two catfish and a pleco.

[@duenasj]

A light-colored painted background and bottom definitely helps the discus feel calmer, which helps them breed more easily. If illuminated, it also reflects some of the light and helps the fish's color pop!

[@Holger-ki2cc]

Very interesting Video. I have 80 3 month old discus at this Moment and ist so much fun to see them grow.

[@civti]

Brilliant video, could you please advise on how you deal with chlorine in the tap water?

[@thekingofdiy]

If i missed anything, tune into my live videos on facebook and ask me directly! facebook.com/uarujoey

[@mohammedkhasim3653]

thank u bro

[@mohammedkhasim3653]

you thought it in a easy way brotha

[@mohammedkhasim3653]

do a video on how to breed flower horns

[@robertbermudez4035]

no flower horns will fight flower horns wanted to be lonely

[@fishyy2659]

hey joey if you still have some baby discus could i have some? but im all ready guessing you will say no

[@BigGee-i7q]

I got some discus, I was always told they are hard fish to keep, which they are not. For about 4 weeks my discus were breathing very quickly 1st time I noticed I tested the water and I had ammonia spike because the pleco in my tank was creating a lot of waste so 3 days in a row I did 40/50 % water change and removed the pleco into my big tank and also bought a better filter. For the following 3 weeks they were still breathing rapidly but water parameters were perfect, after some further research I found that if my temperature was to high it could cause them to breath quickly so I dropped the temp down from 30 to 26 degrees. Problem solved they have now been happy for a few months, these are some of my favourite fish super inquisitive.

[@quangkhaitran4975]

Hi thank from Vietnam, great tip but i have some question about your system. Since it a close system the chance of exposing all fish to same disease or fungi is high. In the span of your hobby do your experience it ? if yes how do you combat it. To provide content, i have acquaintance into breeding and keeping but struggled fungi and other disease in discuss to the he have to use all the antibiotic and quarantine fish all the time.

[@idontloveket7720]

“Its mainly just a game of patience” *VIDEO BUFFERS*

[@MotherOfpearls]

Fortunately, I have a pair in my community tank. Last night they laid eggs in front of my eyes and ate them all. I am so excited and surprised.

[@mitian]

Dude you are amazing...You are one of those guys that knows how to do everything...big fan... not a weirdo ha ha ha

[@bwin1956]

Thanks a million 🙏🏼 for your video. Really appreciate it!

[@azeemmanshoor9779]

about to get my lunch ready and its time to enjoy this video! thanks joey

[@DJDashzn]

Another really fantastic video. Really educational and informative. Thank you from your South African fan.

[@nikkig4935]

Most detailed and best discus breeding video

[@simonbailey8814]

Hi Joey, Am about to start trying to breed discus. So when you bred discus you did so in hard, high-ph water? Not just for keeping fish? Thanks for your videos! Simon

[@firasibrahim5875]

You are Amazing , you new fan from Iraq 🇮🇶

[@MrRvbrown]

About Time!! LOL glad to see it!! Just wanted to be first to comment now I have to go watch it!! Thumbs Up!!

[@gerbendebruyn8979]

You connect several tanks (couples + fry tanks) to the sump, aren't you afraid that if one tank will get sick they all will? Just wondering, very helpfull video tho!

[@handyherman7777]

Great info. Lots of common sense. Thanks

[@MrArkangel77]

GREAT video Joey, thanks for all your work with these Video's man

[@AMAZpar]

Hey Buddy.... I have been watching your videos and DIY tutorials for quite some time now and really really appreciate it... I had a query on breeding Arowanas as in how to breed them in aquariums.. the required water conditions, substrate, feeding frequency and all.... Looking forward to your inputs and views. Thanks

[@mattparsons5036]

Very sound advise!

[@sharonxhazan]

can you make a video on how to choose driftwood(or any kind of wood ) like you did with the rocks?

[@Dee086]

You're videos are awesome! Canadians are so kool! Haha 😏

[@WildPursuit1]

I recommend the blue light for nights, I use almond leaves/ bark/ and cones along with drift wood to keep ph lower with tannins. Plus its good food for plecos

[@victoria_velazquez2065]

Hey am a huge fan of your KZbin blog I watch almost all your videos I love your work and I love your fish tanks. I would love to know if you still have any discus am so interested

[@Jurrassiccraft101]

I'm just watching this to see BABY FISHES

[@Jurrassiccraft101]

DAVID MINCHALA I already know that... a Great job on going videos leaving retarded comments to strangers.. good lord...

[@gmardog]

DAVID MINCHALA Fishes is a word. You should be staying in school, mister smarty pants. And, you can call them baby fish too.

[@Bock75]

@@gmardog saying baby fish is like saying fry humans

[@bryersanimalquest2734]

@DAVID MINCHALA lol

[@luissecondchannelforytmusi7876]

@DAVID MINCHALA saying "I'm just watching this to see FRY" Just doesn't sound funny

[@rareliciousaquaticplantsad4069]

I just love this channel ! 🎉 👏🏻

[@lundboat3855]

Hello did you use any water softener? What about fungus did you ad anything in to the water?Also if they have eggs do I have to water exchange?

[@EuroGupper]

The first 20 minutes: "be consistent" After 20 minutes: "Change!" 😂 It's funny. I got some tips, i guess i need to figure it out like i figured out my guppies 😅 My guppy fry used to die by the dozens, and now I can't seem to keep the numbers down to the point that i am considering buying an Oscar

[@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto]

Discuses have no particular environment other than the tank itself. Where they are located is adaptable to your situation. Discus can adapt to almost any environment as long as that environment has consistent elements of traffic, noise and your interaction with your fish. Maintenance, Water changes and feeding are all important activities that build trust. If you are netting your fish and scaring them more than necessary, each time you approach the tank your fish will be suspect about why. If you make the experience a good one you build trust. Plan long term for your fish so that they can continue throughout their life cycle to experience the same environment and not disrupt their life experiences and patterns. This is True with all Tropical fish but some more than others. Discus fish are in that category where great care in planning a safe and stable environment yields the best results. They are not that fragile, they just need your trust. Good Luck!

[@demonbunny526]

The king of diy I have a question can you use lighting for cold water fish such as gold fish?

[@ydocg6]

So long ago but still a good video to watch!

[@SparkledStilettos]

JOEY PLEASE HELP? 😭❤️ We have discus wrigglers (not yet free swimming) but we have a dark background on the tank. Do we take it off?? Or put a white background? 🐟💙🐟💙

[@s.a.m.simplified4598]

You should replace it with a white one, or the fry will become confused.

[@thebrownman8895]

this video was great. keep doing things like this please

[@cameronpeterson5961]

Thank you so much for the table of contents in the description oh my god. Literally so helpful

[@jakenelson8286]

Not going to be able to run a sump for one pair. I thought of using a sponge filter but I've been told to use a diatom filter, thoughts?

[@AroushSoha]

I need to start getting more discus, im in london just started discus hobby, and im in love with them. From where i can get good size tank so i breed them and keep them happy? What filter do i need and how do i can connect all tanks with one filter?

[@danielgarridosaez7933]

hi!, i have a question about discus fry. which ppm results better to growing up better?, my tub water have 60TDS but i want to try with 200TDS 'cause i read about wich more minerals on water they can absorve and grown better. can you give me your opinion based on your own experience?Thanks a lot

[@richardmusgove3487]

Background image photo frame arowana tank best looking tank ever!

[@BeccaWebsterx]

Love your videos their so helpful!

[@fvlogz302]

Yu kinda remind me of the guy on da movie SPLIT...... but besides dat great job bro ur videos are really good n I always learn so much from u I subscribed to ur videos and used so much of your knowledge keep the videos goin 👍

[@pacattack7121]

i dont even know what a discus is lol. What camara did you use to make the video?. Vid quality is awsum.

[@SydneyCooper1]

Can a pair form naturally in a community tank with other breeds before being moved to their seperate tank? Or should they be raised in a Discus-only tank in the first place?

[@jessescheele3056]

Thanks. Another question, how much does it cost to feed, maintenance and recoures for 1 koppel discus fish for 1 year

[@maxwellethoxian4085]

Depends on the appetite of the fish

[@EmiratesNatureAqua]

most awaited video

[@johnmartin9509]

do two different colour discuss pair together and breed? Silly question but will appreciate your response. Cheers!

[@Mya8D]

John Martin ya

[@aus5405]

Yes, I actually have an “intercolor” pair myself

[@Ranjithvlog1]

If the discus babies adapted to hard water and will they breed in hard water after grown up ?

[@khol3167]

Damn I’ve learn more from this than I did in 4 years of high school. 🐠

[@robeetheodorebernabe3600]

What if i divide a 50 gal into 2 25 gal to house 2 breeding pair and i divide the aeration and weaken it further using regulators would it be ok?

[@s.a.m.simplified4598]

As long as the pairs can not see each other, it should be fine.

[@tumenbaatarkhuu826]

Hi, love ur channel, keep it up! However i cant find ur discus care video

[@Dodgerx25]

what did you do with your culled/culling discus? food for something?

[@Avion1929]

Those fish are so beautiful!

[@meno7153]

a dancing pole for fishes

[@mrizkiakbar2965]

u said the best way to get the pairs is buy 6-8 juvenile and then raising them up, did the raising progress also in bare tank?

[@thekingofdiy]

+rizki akbar yes, bare tanks help tremendously with growing them out.

[@sinkingmass1647]

The king of DIY is it ok to but plants in there or not

[@mactok2]

I grew out my discus in a community tank. After a year i got 2 pairs but other fish eat all the eggs

[@mickchivers5234]

+The king of DIY Joey, how much do discus cost? Im interested in building a large tank, and I would like to see if these are within my price range. Do you know how much a discus would cost from either you or another seller?

[@davidyeung478]

Is typical floor tile for the base of the breeding cone safe chemically? Would it leach chemicals?

[@treytjarks2857]

I got a pair of 6 discus and now have a pair from the set in a 25. The first batch they ate, I'm now on my second one and it's on day 5 of being swimmers... I looked in there this morning and there was another batch of eggs... I didn't know if I should just leave them or what to do...?

[@johnle5935]

Hey bro, can you please help me, do you do w/c when they have eggs? And what about when the eggs hatch? Thanks!

[@saradomincomedy3426]

hey fellow fan of yours just wondering if you could make a video about blue electric acara would be super helpful thanks!

[@michellerose9399]

do you have any more disus fry i have bean watching you videos and think i mite wont to try getting some discus fish

[@trevorfields9846]

Hi I have a breeding pair and one other duscis in the tank the breeding pair had fry will the other duscis eat the fry of the breeding pair?

[@antoniotorres3538]

Could having duckweed help out in the breeding tanks?

[@GurpreetSingh-sl2lm]

Hi Joey, Can you make a DIY auto feeder?

[@kwdyx7796]

Can you do another video like how to raise other food for fish like daphnia

[@moepoe5479]

I am Starting with Discus again. I have three in a 65 tall. I currently have a 220 with a sump, running salt. I am thinking about changing it over to fresh so I can hold more discus. Can I keep the sand and live rock.

[@ganpatbhor4702]

Hi, let mi know is there any chance to discus egg hatch in 90 to 100 TDS or not, is necessary to maintain TDS below 80 for breeding

[@s.a.m.simplified4598]

As far as I know, the lower the TDS, the better.

[@ganpatbhor4702]

@@s.a.m.simplified4598 lower?

[@s.a.m.simplified4598]

Yes. I would say so.

[@ganpatbhor4702]

@@s.a.m.simplified4598 ok, but wich tds better for breeding?

[@s.a.m.simplified4598]

I would shoot for about 80. Below 40 the PH would crash.

[@dannystoelzaet3318]

Best friend, where are you comming from. Greets from Belgiupm

[@robertcaccamo]

What strain of discus are those I've never seen them before exactly like that

[@jakenelson8286]

If I run just a sponge filter in a 20g long how often should i do water changes and what percentage?

[@Dan_wiles]

I'm so surprised and confused. I got a few juvenile discus around 3 months ago. 6 in total. All doing very well, a couple of them are around 10cm now. I've just looked in the tank and two of them are caring for eggs they have laid on a leaf! Firstly, how on earth has this happened seeing as they arent even a year old? And secondly... what the hell should I do?? Will they do this again? Haha I always thought they were quite challenging to breed in a planted tank, which is what I have... especially this quickly.

[@ThisOneCassie]

I kinda want to know what's happened?

[@joeldaub4558]

Dan Wiles yeah what happened. did they live

[@amara560]

Dan Wiles What happened Dan? :o

[@mattewsmith6747]

Yeah what happened

[@bluambertv]

What happened

[@guillaumenel9159]

finnaly !!! thanx joey

[@Kieren.5]

So i got a water softener for house is the salt that is used for it safe for my fish as when i do water changes i got mixer tap i don't know the name of the salt just know its softens water i use the mixer tap to fill tap and there will be sofened water which has sodium coming out will it harm fish

[@gipsyrom]

You are professional.

[@rickyd454]

So you let them eat the slime coat until they transition to the home made food? There is no intermediary?

[@jonaustin2139]

I like the new tank in the back ground :)