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Chris McMahon
Wed Apr 28, 2004, 02:43 AM
At what age and approximately what size should discus start breeding?

jamesmc
Wed Apr 28, 2004, 11:21 PM
Hi,

Discus become sexually mature at about 12 months. They may pair before this, but infertility may be a problem at this early stage.
james

luvfishies
Wed Apr 28, 2004, 11:28 PM
Ditto James, with the male being slower to reach sexual maturity than the female.

As for size, that would depend on if they're stunted or not. Mature 3" stunted fish can and will breed, and throw nice fry, but usually it's more like 5+ inches.

Chris McMahon
Thu Apr 29, 2004, 07:01 AM
So if someone was selling "8cm breeding pairs" they would definately be stunted?