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Re: Discus fry tank setup basics
Posted: Thu May 22, 2025 4:09 am
by mole
Blossom wrote: ↑Thu May 22, 2025 3:02 am
Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll start with daily water changes and baby brine shrimp. Gonna order a hatchery setup today.
Smart move. Just remember to rinse the brine shrimp well before feeding. They can carry bacteria if not cleaned properly.
Re: Discus fry tank setup basics
Posted: Thu May 22, 2025 5:50 am
by Goldie
Egg yolk can work in a pinch, but it's messy and can foul the water fast. Stick with brine shrimp or powdered foods for consistency.
Re: Discus fry tank setup basics
Posted: Thu May 22, 2025 7:23 am
by FairyFish
Yeah, egg yolk is sketchy. Too much risk of messing up your water params. Not worth it.
Re: Discus fry tank setup basics
Posted: Thu May 22, 2025 8:14 am
by Deepsea
If you're gonna hatch brine shrimp, get a small air pump and a 2-liter bottle. Super cheap setup, and it works great. Just keep the water salty enough, around 1.018 SG.
Re: Discus fry tank setup basics
Posted: Thu May 22, 2025 8:51 am
by Pathmaster
Deepsea wrote: ↑Thu May 22, 2025 8:14 am
If you're gonna hatch brine shrimp, get a small air pump and a 2-liter bottle. Super cheap setup, and it works great. Just keep the water salty enough, around 1.018 SG.
That's what I use. Works like a charm. Just make sure the water's warm, around 80°F, for best hatch rates.
Re: Discus fry tank setup basics
Posted: Thu May 22, 2025 9:05 am
by ameRio
I've seen some folks use a coffee filter to rinse the brine shrimp. Seems to work well for getting rid of the egg shells.
Re: Discus fry tank setup basics
Posted: Thu May 22, 2025 11:04 am
by Coralite
Coffee filter is a pro tip. Also, if you're feeding live food, keep an eye on uneaten shrimp. They can die and rot in the tank if not eaten fast enough.
Re: Discus fry tank setup basics
Posted: Thu May 22, 2025 12:45 pm
by Ridgerider
How long do you guys keep the fry in the 20-gallon before moving them to a bigger tank?
Re: Discus fry tank setup basics
Posted: Thu May 22, 2025 1:29 pm
by mole
Depends on growth, but usually around 2 months. By then, they should be big enough to handle a larger tank with less risk. Just watch your stocking density.
Re: Discus fry tank setup basics
Posted: Thu May 22, 2025 2:27 pm
by Goldie
I move mine when they're about 1.5 inches. Less stress on them and easier to manage water quality in a bigger tank.