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part-timer · 03-14-2008, 01:27 PM

aye thats the thing, despite my early fears and thinking I should just put him out of his misery, I really wanted him to survive. Tried netting and gently massaging thinking it might just be a dislocation (this has worked with some of my angels) but no joy. I kind of took to him in an 'underdog' way and now he seems to be doing great.

Was obviously disappointing to receive in terms of the breeder but when raised he has promised a free discus next time doing a delivery so really can't complain in that respect. Now I just enjoy watching him feed (and I still laugh every time). Certainly don't think its genetic as the breeder has an excellent reputation for quality and standards who I've used before (not sure if I'm allowed to name) and he was part of a delivery with brothers/sisters who are fine in every way.

Whether or not I eventually let him breed comes down to if he wants to pair off but if it appeared to be genetic I certainly wouldn't allow breeding to continue. Hybrids are fine in my opinion but I would never promote genetic issues in a Discus purely because the generations of tank breeding (and often in-breeding) has already left them weaker in many respects in my opinion.

03-14-2008, 01:27 PM	#8
part-timer Fishy Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 33 Posts: 11	aye thats the thing, despite my early fears and thinking I should just put him out of his misery, I really wanted him to survive. Tried netting and gently massaging thinking it might just be a dislocation (this has worked with some of my angels) but no joy. I kind of took to him in an 'underdog' way and now he seems to be doing great. Was obviously disappointing to receive in terms of the breeder but when raised he has promised a free discus next time doing a delivery so really can't complain in that respect. Now I just enjoy watching him feed (and I still laugh every time). Certainly don't think its genetic as the breeder has an excellent reputation for quality and standards who I've used before (not sure if I'm allowed to name) and he was part of a delivery with brothers/sisters who are fine in every way. Whether or not I eventually let him breed comes down to if he wants to pair off but if it appeared to be genetic I certainly wouldn't allow breeding to continue. Hybrids are fine in my opinion but I would never promote genetic issues in a Discus purely because the generations of tank breeding (and often in-breeding) has already left them weaker in many respects in my opinion. Last edited by part-timer; 03-14-2008 at 01:34 PM.