Some of you may just be starting out, so you naturally would have many questions. And you may already know that it can be quite difficult to be one hundred percent sure that you will be successful in discus fish breeding. So what is the best way to go about it? First off, you need to make sure that you have a pair, a male and a female discus fish, that is the most obvious part. You have to keep in mind that even if the fish heals after the treatment, the wound can leave a permanent scar, which can significantly have an effect on the overall appearance of the fish, especially on discus fish. This is why treating the wound while it s still small is highly recommended. For this kind of disease, you may want to treat the disease by increasing the water temperature from 30 degrees Celsius to 36 degrees Celsius. You will need to be very patient and to follow the fish well, for those who do not know the differences between the male and the female, it would be very hard to discover its gender. Here are some points which can help you identify the gender of a discus fish. Male discus fish have thicker lips. Discus fish use their mouth to fend off any attackers. Discus fish lay their eggs in a flat vertical surface area at the bottom of the tank. Some use certain plants while some say that an overturned pot will do. Do vary the diet of your discus fish. When your fish are breeding, a varied diet is important to boost their reproductive system upping their chances of spawning. The drawback is that breeding is not a hundred percent guaranteed but for most people, this method never failed. This is a great option for people who are just starting out keeping and breeding Discus Fish as they are less expensive. You will be able to tell that which pair is the mating pair. Discus Fish will establish territory within the aquarium and you will see them defending it against the other fish in the tank. This mesmerizing fish though comes with a hefty price tag. Some sellers have been found to be selling their discus fish in the northern region of 250 dollars. That is very stiff indeed, especially if you want to have more than one discus fish, and if you re going to breed them, then a pair would certainly be needed.