I've been watching these videos for an hour. I used to spend every waking moment on my fish hobby. Years passed, life happened and it went on the back burner. Now my youngest son, 11, has shown a huge interest in the hobby. I ordered him 3 tanks, to arrive in a week. He's starting small. 10 gal, 7.5 gal and 2.5 gal. Maybe a beta, shrimp, tetras etc...Watching these vids has been an inspiration. It might be time to rebuild my own tank. It's just like riding a bike I suppose. The video of you missing your rays, brought back memories of my some of my own favorite fish. Thank you.

Ugh. I'm so glad I started fish keeping. It's honestly the best thing I could have done for myself in a very long time. Endless amounts of things to learn about the hobby and yeah, it can be stressful, but caring for my fish friends has helping with my anxiety disorder a lot in the past few weeks.

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lets discus this later

“Its mainly just a game of patience” *VIDEO BUFFERS*

Best discus breeding discussion I've ever heard.

I agree on your opinion on water parameters. I visited a discus breeder decades ago who uses tap water and does not measure hardnes and ph level but his breeding program is one of the most successful I have ever seen.

I got a breeding pair from a guy I know Saturday. They laid eggs today, 4 days out. The eggs are dark and looking good so far, so I’m DIY ing discus breeding 😂

Thanks for this Joey. This was a much-needed video. Other videos just show the discus going vertical and that's it, no explanations or anything like parameters and such. I'm so glad you did this video.

Everyone who is starting to get fish or to get discus for their first time, then listen to this guy he's very smart about all these fish lol. I bred a few discus and I got the info from this guy.

A very informative video. Just one thing... I think you mean "parameters" rather than "perimeters" when you speak of water consistency. I recently purchased 10 Red Melon discus from 3 to 5 inches from Wattley and am going to try my hand at fish breeding after a 50 year hiatus from the hobby.

For breeding Discus I started with 7 2.5 inch snakeskins, before that I had over a year experience keeping stunted ones I bought from a LFS (didn't know they were stunted at the time). Used water straight from the tap for daily 100% water changes, no need for letting the water age. With-in a year 3 of them where at over 6 inches and end up with 3 pairs. All three pairs started laying eggs in the 75 gallon tank they were in. I can' t remember my water parameters but think the PH was in the 7s, and water hardness was high. One particular pair laid eggs weekly. The eggs never hatched. They would protect them and in three days all the eggs would become white, which at that point they would eat the eggs and then start over. I was under the impression that due to high PH and water hardness the outer shell of the eggs would become too hard for the frys to hatch and needed to invest in an RO system to bring water hardness down and make it soft in order for the eggs to be fertilized and hatch. I end up having to sell the fish and tank soon after due to life circumstances. I'm surprised that your fry hatched in water straight from the tap with above 7 PH and high hardness. You did not use any RO water at all? Whats your water hardness?

about to get my lunch ready and its time to enjoy this video! thanks joey

Straight up the best channel on youtube hands down , I wish I had time or skills to do some of the diy idea's.

Well done!!! Great to see that you were successful without using RO water or constantly hatching brine shrimp!! Those have been the two main factors keeping me from breeding discus.

i love the ideal vs consistency explanation

GREAT video Joey, thanks for all your work with these Video's man

Thank you so much for the table of contents in the description oh my god. Literally so helpful

I love the part talking about consistency and ideal. The first six months I kept fish, I chased after the perfect PH (7.0) and somehow always managed to get it very high or very low instead. Now, I leave it be unless it gets lower than 6.8 or higher than 7.4. Unfortunately, about 8 months out of the year where I live the PH is far too high. I measured it one time during the winter and it was 8.8! For several weeks last year, I had lethargic fish who were acting very off and I couldn't figure out why for the longest time. Then I tested the PH and found out that it was 8.6 and realized. I had a trio of swordtails, several guppies, two angelfish, and two catfish and a pleco.

I've been waiting for this!!!! Thanks!!!

Joey i hope that you can read this that you really inspired me well not just me but others too and i really watch every video you make about discus so that i will have knowledge in owning a discus and now i plan to buy only 2 Proven pairs of discus.That's all thank you for the knowledge and for inspiring me for the best God bless you!!!

Been waiting for this video, thanks!

I really liked the video, I’m always happy when you use visuals like pictures or clips

Dude you are amazing...You are one of those guys that knows how to do everything...big fan... not a weirdo ha ha ha

Love your videos their so helpful!

Finally some youtube that explains my FAVORITE aquarium fish. I just loooove them. I went through the hard way, i bought filters for my tap water that made the water into what the discus prefered, it drove my head in but then i realized that the water in the aquarium shop didn't even meet their "needs" as explained by the store owner. :) I'm buying my own house and i will definatley make a discus fishroom :D

A light-colored painted background and bottom definitely helps the discus feel calmer, which helps them breed more easily. If illuminated, it also reflects some of the light and helps the fish's color pop!

Thanks a million 🙏🏼 for your video. Really appreciate it!

Fortunately, I have a pair in my community tank. Last night they laid eggs in front of my eyes and ate them all. I am so excited and surprised.

Fabulous video although "Perimeter and Parameter" sounds so similar in your speech ;)

I got some discus, I was always told they are hard fish to keep, which they are not. For about 4 weeks my discus were breathing very quickly 1st time I noticed I tested the water and I had ammonia spike because the pleco in my tank was creating a lot of waste so 3 days in a row I did 40/50 % water change and removed the pleco into my big tank and also bought a better filter. For the following 3 weeks they were still breathing rapidly but water parameters were perfect, after some further research I found that if my temperature was to high it could cause them to breath quickly so I dropped the temp down from 30 to 26 degrees. Problem solved they have now been happy for a few months, these are some of my favourite fish super inquisitive.

Finaly the video I've been waiting for. Thanks Joey. One question: Are you against feeding the fry baby brine shrimp or was it just a matter of convenience since you made your own food and didn't want to go through the trouble of hatching brine shrimp every day?

I like this guy, he's real, smart and thorough.

Im new in breeding discus ... i ve a pair in my home aquarium ... thanks so much for sharing these infos... i did realy learn different tips of that ...

You're videos are awesome! Canadians are so kool! Haha 😏

I just love this channel ! 🎉 👏🏻

Another really fantastic video. Really educational and informative. Thank you from your South African fan.

About time :-) Excellent video learnt a hell of a lot. just need to convince the wife I need a new tank now.

this video was great. keep doing things like this please

I had to pause!!! BHAHAHAHAHAHA.... lord have mercy. When those two babies got pushed up the side @ 27:18 i cracked up so loud i woke everyone up.

Great... I like this fish very much...living in Thailand, it should be easy to keep! Temperature is no issue!

Great video, thanks for sharing. Greetings from Argentina!!!

dude your awesome great advice keep up the good work

I'm just watching this to see BABY FISHES

Those fish are so beautiful!

great video that I was waiting for.

LOVE YOUR WALL!!!!

great video, really appreciate it, had to watch it with 2x speed though

Very interesting Video. I have 80 3 month old discus at this Moment and ist so much fun to see them grow.

Got your book in today thank you very much very good package

Like always great video!

Great info. Lots of common sense. Thanks

Finally! Thanks!

I like the new tank in the back ground :)

thank you, the video helps me alot

Awesome. Thanks Joey.

can you make a video on how to choose driftwood(or any kind of wood ) like you did with the rocks?

Discuses have no particular environment other than the tank itself. Where they are located is adaptable to your situation. Discus can adapt to almost any environment as long as that environment has consistent elements of traffic, noise and your interaction with your fish. Maintenance, Water changes and feeding are all important activities that build trust. If you are netting your fish and scaring them more than necessary, each time you approach the tank your fish will be suspect about why. If you make the experience a good one you build trust. Plan long term for your fish so that they can continue throughout their life cycle to experience the same environment and not disrupt their life experiences and patterns. This is True with all Tropical fish but some more than others. Discus fish are in that category where great care in planning a safe and stable environment yields the best results. They are not that fragile, they just need your trust. Good Luck!

Yu kinda remind me of the guy on da movie SPLIT...... but besides dat great job bro ur videos are really good n I always learn so much from u I subscribed to ur videos and used so much of your knowledge keep the videos goin 👍

So long ago but still a good video to watch!

Hey Joey , I have heard a lot about this channel and tonight is my first time of watching. Enjoying the style but and passion but I am really struggling with the repeated use of the word perimeter when talking about water quality PARAMA=ETERS. We are talking high end fish here and an expected level of expertise to keep them going so lets use the terminology/jargon that goes with this great hobby.

Brilliant video, could you please advise on how you deal with chlorine in the tap water?

Thenk yoy...شكرا

You connect several tanks (couples + fry tanks) to the sump, aren't you afraid that if one tank will get sick they all will? Just wondering, very helpfull video tho!

lovely video .... got few ideas about discuss breeding

this was very help full thanks

a dancing pole for fishes

Most detailed and best discus breeding video

Great video!

I recommend the blue light for nights, I use almond leaves/ bark/ and cones along with drift wood to keep ph lower with tannins. Plus its good food for plecos

great video..nice and detailed.

finnaly !!! thanx joey

Hi love your video’s. Could you please do a video on that tank setup you showed on here. Breeding setup with all tanks connected so all their water is the same like yours please. Thank you for your vids

Hey am a huge fan of your KZfaq blog I watch almost all your videos I love your work and I love your fish tanks. I would love to know if you still have any discus am so interested

in the old update I would've been part of the +301 club.... I miss that club

Thnak you Joey,

You are quite funny :) and I think your vídeo and suggestions very useful :)

Not going to be able to run a sump for one pair. I thought of using a sponge filter but I've been told to use a diatom filter, thoughts?

good video thanks!

You are Amazing , you new fan from Iraq 🇮🇶

Thank you very much🤩😊

hey fellow fan of yours just wondering if you could make a video about blue electric acara would be super helpful thanks!

About Time!! LOL glad to see it!! Just wanted to be first to comment now I have to go watch it!! Thumbs Up!!

Background image photo frame arowana tank best looking tank ever!

You are professional.

Hey Buddy.... I have been watching your videos and DIY tutorials for quite some time now and really really appreciate it... I had a query on breeding Arowanas as in how to breed them in aquariums.. the required water conditions, substrate, feeding frequency and all.... Looking forward to your inputs and views. Thanks

I've bred angels before going to try discus next...building a 180 right now to get the ball rolling

The king of diy I have a question can you use lighting for cold water fish such as gold fish?

Hi Joey, Am about to start trying to breed discus. So when you bred discus you did so in hard, high-ph water? Not just for keeping fish? Thanks for your videos! Simon

discus are the best!

most awaited video

Damn I’ve learn more from this than I did in 4 years of high school. 🐠

ive bread African cichlids and shrimp and south american fish with the same water so i agree with consistency

Nice!

Your dead set right consistency is key to all types of fish

i dont even know what a discus is lol. What camara did you use to make the video?. Vid quality is awsum.

excellent...

Had to come back to this

Very nice

Hi Joey, Can you make a DIY auto feeder?