@article{MAKHILLJAVA20111072692, title = {Effect of Lunar Synchronization on the Reproduction Time of Discus Fish (Symphysodon sp.) Under Controlled Aquarium Conditions}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances}, volume = {10}, number = {7}, pages = {890-893}, year = {2011}, issn = {1680-5593}, doi = {javaa.2011.890.893}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2011.890.893}, author = {Pinar and}, keywords = {Discus,symphysodon,lunar synchronization,spawning,breeding,Turkey}, abstract = {The reproduction times of the discus fish were observed for 2 years under fully-controlled production conditions. The position of the moon was also recorded on the spawning day of the fish at a light photoperiod of 14 h and a dark photoperiod of 10 h with water quality parameters of 27-30°C, pH 4.5-6.5 and conductivity of 80-200 μS. Of 102 observed reproductions, 28 occurred at the first quarter of the moon, 28 at full moon, 40 at the last quarter and 6 at new moon. Accordingly, it has been concluded that the discus fish display a reproduction behavior according to the lunar cycle even indoors, although they do not receive direct moonlight.} }