discus breeding pair not spawning

[julian]

My discus pair have been hanging out in their corner for weeks but no spawning action. Tank's a 55 gal, temp at 84F, pH 6.5, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. They're about 2 years old, fed beef heart mix twice daily. Any ideas why they're not getting busy?

[Vista]

Sounds like your water params are solid. Have you checked the male's behavior? Sometimes they need a bit more time to get comfortable. Also, try upping the water changes to 30% daily, it can trigger spawning. What's your lighting schedule like?

[UTESO]

I agree with Vista. Frequent water changes mimic the rainy season, which often encourages spawning. Are there any tankmates stressing them out? Discus can be picky about privacy.

[purered]

Yo, my pair did the same thing till I swapped their diet to live blackworms. Maybe yours are just bored with the beef heart? Also, try dimming the lights a bit, they might wanna get cozy.

[julian]

Sounds like your water params are solid. Have you checked the male's behavior? Sometimes they need a bit more time to get comfortable. Also, try upping the water changes to 30% daily, it can trigger spawning. What's your lighting schedule like?

Thanks, I'll try the water changes. Lights are on 10 hours a day, but I'll dim them like purered suggested.

[Bijack]

How's the male acting? If he's not cleaning a surface or showing off to the female, he might not be ready. Also, what's your substrate? Bare bottom tanks can sometimes make them feel exposed.

[polar]

I feel your frustration! My pair took forever to spawn too. Try adding some almond leaves to soften the water a bit more. It worked like a charm for me. How often are you testing the water?

[Hawk]

Ain't no rush, man. Sometimes they just gotta vibe. Mine took like 3 months to finally do the deed. Just keep the water clean and let 'em chill.

[dawny]

Have you tried moving them to a smaller tank? A 20 gal breeder might make them feel more secure. Also, what's the flow like in your current tank? Too much current can stress them out.

[rayon]

Yo, my discus didn't spawn till I added a flat slate rock. They need a solid surface to lay eggs on. Maybe yours just ain't got the right furniture, lol.