How can i get discus to breed?
2″ is still not that close to maturity, so until they get a couple (if not few) inches bigger, you don’t even need to worry about it. Then you run into the problem of getting a pair. These fish choose their mates themselves. Try as you might, you cannot force them to pair up. Starting with 5 or 6 juveniles is best, as they can grow up together and pair off on their own. As they grow, pick out the weaker ones, as they will likely not be selected by a potential mate anyway. Once you get a pair, it’s a waiting game. Keep the water warm (about 84-85*) and relatively soft. Provide them with plenty of vertical surfaces (wood, rock, pots) and attempt to induce spawning by dropping the temperature a couple degrees. 5 juvenile Discus in a 55 isn’t a problem, but it won’t work as adults. A pair or, if you’re lucky, two pairs is really about the max I’d try. Discus of different strains can breed together, but generally it isn’t desirable. You’ll just end up making worthless muts unless you’ve got
