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Frage von aznsuperman123 : How do you take care of discus fish ?
What are good tank mates?
How many can i put for a 30 gallon or 55 gallon?

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Answer by blah
discus are schooling fish, so a 30g wouldn’t be a good idea. in a 55, you could fit a school of 4 or 5. heres a page on discus fish

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/aquarium-fish-supplies.cfm?c=830+834

click on the pictures to learn more about caring for, breeding, etc

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One of the most popular aquarium fish in the world is the discus. Analysis has shown that the discus fish has very extensive social customs, so that is why it can be so picky about which fish it mates with. The discus, which prefers to live in groups, originated in the Amazon (and along its tributaries). Consequently, if you want for your own aquarium, be sure to buy a lot more than 1 fish.

It could be a bit tough to breed discus fish since they are picky about whom they mate with, call for stipulated temperature for egg laying and very clean water. If you plan on doing this at home, stick to the following ideas on breeding discus fish : Read the rest of this entry »

If you are thinking about starting to keep discus aquarium fish, it is essential that you know how to uncover and select healthy fish for your tank. Deciding on the wrong fish, from the wrong person can be quite frustrating to your hobby, simply because you will be confronted with treating diseases prior to your tank ever gets fully established. As a result, you need to seek out a excellent aquarium shop, or better still, an experienced discus breeder.

Here are some basic suggestions for choosing a discus aquarium fish when your are ready to get:

Take your time and inspect the discus fish for at least 15 minutes in the aquarium. Watch them swim and look for any erratic behavior that doesn't look natural. Generally this indicates listless and sideways swimming.Note the sizes of the fishes offered an eight week old discus should be about 4 cm (1 1/2in) lengthy a 1 year old discus fish is about 16 cm (6 in.) lengthy from head to tail. Read the rest of this entry »

Some great discus fish Pictures:

Discus fish
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Discus fish is blowing air bubble
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New Discus Aquarium Fish
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Discus Fish

The Discus fish is a South American Cichlid that belong to the genus Symphysodon, which currently includes three species: The common Discus fish (Symphysodon aequifasciatus), the Heckel Discus fish (Symphysodon discus) and a new species of Discus fish which has been named Symphysodon tarzoo. The Discus fish was first introduced in the 1920’s and is now regarded as one of the most beautiful of all aquarium fish. While they are colorful and attractive, they are quite difficult to care for; nevertheless, their popularity continues to rise.

As the name implies, Discus fish have the typical disc-shaped body with full dorsal and anal fins reaching to the tail. The body of an adult Discus fish can reach about 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Originally, due to the environmental diversity of the vast Amazon River basin separate populations developed differential in color and markings. Discus fish breeders have greatly expanded upon this and developed new variations through selective breeding, with the colors and patterns of the Discus fish varying according to the type of species bred, habitat and diet.

Discus fish are widely found in calm parts of small, blackwater rivers, lakes and deep pools throughout the Amazon River basin. The water is usually very clean with little or no pollutants, acidic (6.0-6.5 pH), very soft (0-3 dH) and warm with a temperature of around 77-84°F (25-29°C). They are usually found in small groups around submerged decaying trees, vegetation and aquatic grasses. Discus fish are wild-caught in the Amazon River basin at night by using a strong light to mesmerize the fish, the area is then encircled with netting and slowly drawn closer, with all obstructions such as wood being removed. Some species of Discus fish are now considered endangered in some areas of the Amazon River basin.

For more information visit this Discus fish guide.

Discus Fish Secrets – Raising Discus Fish

The Discus is a large cichlid from the Amazon River. Discus and its variants were first found described in 1840 by Dr. Heckel as Symphysodon discus, this name is already used for Heckel discus variant. The three original variants of discus are the green Discus Symphysodon aequifasciata aequifasciata, the brown discus Symphysodon aequifasciata axelrodi and the blue variant Symphysodon aequifasciata haraldi.

Discus fish have caught the interest of so many people and they choose raising Discus aquarium fish over the other fish. The discus is a social fish and lives in large groups in their native waters and has very advanced social behaviour; they are one of the few schooling cichlids. This is one thing that you must bear in mind when you plan to care for discus fish; you must purchase a group of them because they need social interaction to develop their character to its best potential.

Discus fish are much harder to raise compared to other aquarium fish. Especially to a beginner, it is normal to encounter difficulty but as you go along you will learn more about the characteristics of this fish. They are finicky fish and without optimum conditions, discus will easily go into an irreversible decline. If this happens, you must adjust the water chemistry or may add some medication. This fish needs very clean water and they need it all the time. Discus thrives in very acidic water where microbial populations are low so they are extremely susceptible to dirty conditions. Therefore, it is a must to make regular water changes.

A high quality diet is important to produce high quality discus. These are large fish and require high levels of protein in the diet. Discus fish will eat almost anything. Their food ranges from flake food, beef heart, frozen bloodworms to live red wriggler worms.

Raising discus is not difficult as long as they are provided with constant water changes and strict tank hygiene.

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Tropical Discus Fish – Instructions You Need To Know

Tropical Discus Fish are a magnificent aquarium fish. They are remarkably beautiful and full of life.  With their attractiveness comes a price nevertheless. The discus can be a moody fish. They aren't similar to the Wally world cheap fish you see inside a main retail chain. Tropical discus fish will require some advanced care to keep them healthily. Please don't let this intimidate you. With a little guidance you can be on your way to having a good-looking tropical discus fish aquarium.

Tropical Discus Fish – Aquarium Balance

Aquarium balance is the number of fish you should keep in your aquarium at one time. The broad rule of thumb should be to limit an individual discus fish per each ten gallons of water your aquarium can withhold. Discus love room to roam, using this guideline will keep your fish from feeling stressed and overcrowded. Read the rest of this entry »

The Discus fish is a South American Cichlid that belong to the genus Symphysodon, which currently includes three species: The common Discus fish (Symphysodon aequifasciatus), the Heckel Discus fish (Symphysodon discus) and a new species of Discus fish which has been named Symphysodon tarzoo. The Discus fish was first introduced in the 1920’s and is now regarded as one of the most beautiful of all aquarium fish. While they are colorful and attractive, they are quite difficult to care for; nevertheless, their popularity continues to rise.

As the name implies, Discus fish have the typical disc-shaped body with full dorsal and anal fins reaching to the tail. The body of an adult Discus fish can reach about 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Originally, due to the environmental diversity of the vast Amazon River basin separate populations developed differential in color and markings. Discus fish breeders have greatly expanded upon this and developed new variations through selective breeding, with the colors and patterns of the Discus fish varying according to the type of species bred, habitat and diet.

Discus fish are widely found in calm parts of small, blackwater rivers, lakes and deep pools throughout the Amazon River basin. The water is usually very clean with little or no pollutants, acidic (6.0-6.5 pH), very soft (0-3 dH) and warm with a temperature of around 77-84°F (25-29°C). They are usually found in small groups around submerged decaying trees, vegetation and aquatic grasses. Discus fish are wild-caught in the Amazon River basin at night by using a strong light to mesmerize the fish, the area is then encircled with netting and slowly drawn closer, with all obstructions such as wood being removed. Some species of Discus fish are now considered endangered in some areas of the Amazon River basin.

For more information visit this Discus fish guide.
http://cichlidbreeding.net/cichlid-breeding/discus-fish/
 

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