How long have you bred Discus fish: since 1989.

Do you breed for hobby or: hobby.

How many breeding couples have you got: 15.

What kind of Discus fish do you breed: turquoise, striated, reds, brilliants........

I breed 2000 fish a year.

Are breeding couples prepared / treated for breeding? no. 

On which age are the couples formed: 10 months to 18mnths  months.

Up to which age do you breed with them: 6yrs year.

How large are the breeding tanks: L60" x W50" x H50"
swimming out tanks:                    L120" x W60" x H45"

In what kind of water do you breed: mixed tapwater and r/o water and in which way do you prepare it: activated carbon.

How long do you have this water matured before the the breeding couple is placed? 24hrs
And what is the temperature 28/29.

Are breeding couples fed when they are breeding yes for: 2 times a day.

Do you renew water during the breeding: yes
How much: 50%
How often: twice a week

Do you renew when there are larvae? no.

On which day do you start feeding the larvae after they are swimming free?
day: 4.
how often: twice a day.
with what: artemia.

Do you renew the water during this period? yes.
what kind of water: conditioned tapwater.
how much: 25% daily
Why: to maintain optimum conditions.

At which moment do you remove the fry? from the breeding tank: 6th to 10th day depending on number and growth rate.

What and how often do you feed the larvae?
what: artemia.
how often: lights on till 2hrs before lights out.

What and how often do you feed the larvae from week 1:
what: as above.
how often: as above.

What and how often do you feed the larvae from week 2:
what: as above.
how often: as above.

What and how often do you feed the larvae from week 3:
what: artemia, finely minced beef heart mix, finely minced seafood mix, tetra bits.
how often: 4 times a day.

What and how often do you feed the larvae from week 4:
what: as above.
how often: as above.

What and how often do you feed the larvae from week 5:
what: as above.
how often: as above.

What and how often do you feed the larvae from week 6:
what: as above
how often: as above

What and how often do you feed the larvae from week 7:
what: as above
how often: as above

What and how often do you feed the larvae from week 8:
what: as above
how often: as above

Dou you use vitamins, minerals, medication during this period?

if not why not: not necessary. because of the variety of foods I feed.

Type here other important information: You must be highly selective with your brood stock for Discus. Breed only quality discus with a good shape. Water Quality is the key to success.

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