A complete comprhensive guide. Whether you want to get into the breeding of discus fushes because you're fascinated by their beauty and their wide range of colors or whether you're interested in breeding them because of their interesting spawning ritual and the fascinating way in which their fry actually feed upon the slime on the parents' bodies--or whether you're interested in them primarily because discus are among the most sought-after and salable of all tropical fishess--this is the book for you. Bernd Degen, Europe’s leading discus collector/commercial breeder, and Jack Wattley, America’s most acclaimed expert breeder/author combine their talents and experiences to bring discus enthusiasts a wealth of practical, usable information--all highlighted by more than 160 full-color photos treated with TFHs exclusive FOTO-GLAZE™ for added good looks and durability. This book covers in full detail both of the two methods of raising young discus: allowing the parents to tend the eggs and feed the young themselves the natural way, as told by Bernd Degen and raising the young without their parents and feeding then artificially as told by Jack Wattley. Topics covered include: Outlining the Large Breeding Aquarium—The Correct Water—Filtration for Breeding Tanks--Heating--Selecting Brood Stock—Preparation or Breeding Discus—Breeding—Discus Nutrition—Artificial Rearing—Breeding Pigeon Blood Discus—The World Scene: Commercial Discus Breeding in Asia—Jack Wattley's Secrets of Breeding Discus.

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