Breeding in a community tank

[Mavzta]

Hi there, I just noticed about half an hr ago that my discus are spawning for the first time.
Yes I'm a very excited puppy just to even witness that!
Although, I know they're not going to get much of a chance to survive. (Spewin)
I have 7 discus in the tank aswell as other community fish.
Has anyone had any luck raising fry in a community tank?

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[Nathan5]

Its not going to happen mate they will get eaten. Your best bet is a divider if you have no other option, bunnings acrylic 3mm sheet very easy to score and snap to size

[Discus 41]

let them spawn at least 5/6 times in your main tank, this generally makes for very protective pair, then if possible transfer to a smaller 18x18 tank and enjoy the better odds of your fish raising there first batch.good luck

[Mavzta]

Thanks for your reply guys.
They did get eaten. I expected it but I can't help but feel disappointed.
I'll think about that acrylic sheet. Thanks.
It's funny, I've got an empty tank just under 3ft which I shut down coz I up sized and it's up for sale.
I'd love to set it up again to breed but don't want it running for nothing most of the time. Waste of money.
I see your in Berwick Discus 41, me too....

[Mavzta]

I bought that perspex sheet today and divided the tank. Also put a breeding cone in.
Have put a black semi transparent garbage bag on the hood glass so it's not so bright.
See what happens...... Wish them luck.

[leahlollypop]

Hello, Have they laid again for you Yet? Any Signs?

[Mavzta]

Hello, Have they laid again for you Yet? Any Signs?

Hi, sorry for the late reply I had problems with my login.
Yes they have laid a few times but have always been eaten.
I had a major problem in the tank not long ago where I had to medicate quickly because they were at deaths door.
So I have changed things back to normal after they recovered.
Meaning I took the Perspex divider out.
More eggs were laid after that still and then the next lot were laid with a different male!
I didn't know they did that. Anyway short story is the eggs keep being eaten which I expect but I'm not going
to pursue any breeding. It's my display tank. Although I do have an empty tank sitting there......