I am a hobbyist and have discus for nearly 2yrs. They are laying eggs but they are not hatching . Does the temp got to do something? The male & female are excellent. Pls give some tips please also suggest food timing.
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Laying eggs not hatching
1. Could be both are female.
2. They will take turns to spawn.
3. Eggs are not fertilized. Definitely not hatched out.
4. Take one male, which you are sure he is. Pair them up temporally.
5. Then you will confirm their sex.
If it is a mated pair
1. Apply anti fungus solution after spawned.
2. Use wire mesh to cover the eggs.
3. If eggs turn white again, separate them. Let the male rest for some time.
4. Of course the temperature is important. Too cold, the chances of hatching out are less.
Food timing for fry
1. From larva to fry free swimming, they don’t eat.
2. Second day of free swimming the parents will take care of them. The babies get the food from their parents.
3. After one week or so, you will introduce first baby-food: Artemia or brine shrimp.
4. Then daphnia, worm, fish burgle or Tetra-bit.
