Adrienne Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 My blue snakeskin and my pigeon spawned for the 3rd time within 10 days about 4 days ago. the eggs were once again very promptly eaten by the other discus in the tank. The second spawn made it to wriggler stage though so I was very impressed. The snakeskin female has since spawned again (yesterday) but this time the white diamond male in the tank chased the pigeon male away - he now has a very sore eye. The white diamond never fertilised the eggs just ate them as she deposited them. Its the second time he's done that (eaten them), the first time was a different female. Is this because he's not mature (don't know how old he is) or do some males just do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 LOL, I know you want to set up a tank to have a go at breeding them. As for eating the eggs, all discus do that especially when they are not ready to breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I am very tempted to have a go at breeding them but I don't have any spare tanks big enough atm. Also tripping overseas in a few months so it will have to wait. All this spawning won't be bad for her or will it? The trouble is that the white diamond is the dominant male in the tank and he's a right bully. The pigeon male is still hiding in the corner, his eye looks a little better although the pupil is still dilated and his eye is still cloudy looking. Water change day again today so this will help the healing process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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