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Spawning Report: Symphysodon sp.

Name

Scientific Name of Fish: Symphysodon sp. (domestic fish are all hybrids)

Hobby Name of Fish: Discus


Method of Reproduction: Lays eggs on a terracotta cone

Number and Gender Distribution of Parents: Pair (snakeskin x albino snakeskin)

Origin of Parents: Tank Raised


Approximate number of eggs or fry: A few hundred eggs, at least 100 fry at this time.

Date of Hatch or Birth: 6/24/2021

Date of Free Swimming If Hatched: 6/27/2021

Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days: will update

Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days: will update


Aquarium Conditions:

pH (0 to 14): 6.5-7.0

General Hardness (ppm)

Average Temperature (F): 84-86

Salinity (if brackish or marine)

Average Nitrate (ppm)

Aquarium Size (L X W X H and Gallons): 29 gallon

Water Source: Tap & RO mix

Water Changes (how much and how often): Weekly 30-50%

Filtration System(s): Air driven sponges

Additives (Salt, iron, etc.)


Décor (Please include all that apply):

Leaves

Terra Cotta Cone


Substrate: None

Lighting Type and Timing: LED strip, 12 hours per day.


Food Fed to Parents and How Often: Flake, frozen, live blackworm - once daily.

Food Fed to Fry and How Often: Parents' slime coats


I am unable to get photos to finish uploading.

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Reach out to PVAS member Frank Cowherd for advice. He is a chemist, and I think he _might have_ used PP in some systems: aquaticlifefarm@gmail.com

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