Catching wild discus Introduction Discus fish are found in Southeast Asia and South America around the Amazon. Discus can’t survive in most of the Amazon, where the water often flows too quickly or is not…
Discus Natural Habitat Introduction Discus fish are widely recognized as some of the most colorful freshwater aquarium fish, which makes them incredibly popular among hobbyists. If you hope to keep discus fish successfully in a…
Discus Water Changes Introduction Clean water is a key to discus fish health. A clean tank with a constant exchange of new, fresh water will work wonders for your discus’ health. In this article, we…
Discus Acclimation Methods Introduction Acclimation is critical for discus fish. The water that your new discus fish are packaged in has different temperature and pH parameters than your fish tank. Due to the fact that…
Best food for Discus Fish Introduction Discus fish can feed on basically anything which can include fish flakes, pellets, and frozen or even live food. The best food for your discus fish would be a…
Mixing Domestic and Wild Discus – can it be done? Mixing Domestic and Wild Discus Introduction Mixing Domestic and Wild Discus can be challenging. Discus fish can either be wild or domestic. Normally, these two…
Why Discus fish are expensive Introduction Discus fish are very interesting fish to keep for aquarium keepers and they have gained popularity over time because of their unique beauty as they are very colorful. Despite…
Discus Quarantine Process Discus fish care should be taken seriously. For this reason therefore, there are different scenarios that will require a quarantine period. Discus Quarantine Process – Scenario #1- Purchase of New Discus Fish…
Discus Tank Mates Discus Tank Mates make up an essential part of your discus fish aquarium. Discus fish are naturally not meant to exist alone. Discus fish are the type of fish that are slow…
Aquarium Circulation Pumps Circulation pumps are responsible for circulation of water in the aquarium. Without circulation of water in the aquarium there would be disastrous effects such as lack of sufficient oxygen for the fish…
Best Aquarium Lighting The best aquarium lighting is usually LEDs which will illuminate your fish tank leading to enhancement of the colors of your fish and in the process creating depth, and highlighting your aqua-…
RO Water for Discus Reverse Osmosis While Reverse Osmosis (RO) water is not required to successfully keep discus, for many (not all) discus fish keepers it is an absolute necessity to breed them. Many people…
Discus Fish Origins – All the Facts It goes without saying that discus fish are the incontrovertible kings of the freshwater aquarium. They are commonly referred to as disc fish for short. This eponym can…
Stunted Discus Fish- All the Signs Discus fish can be a challenge to keep. Keeping them in favorable conditions will make them achieve their desired maturity size depending on the type of discus fish. These…
Discus ich – Signs and treatment Discus Ich is a parasitic infection of fresh water fish caused by ciliate. It can be ichthyology which is a branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish.…
Wild Discus Care – The Facts Wild discus fish are a bit harder and demanding to keep compared to the domestic discus fish. However, the basic requirements for both are all the same. These…
Best Aquarium Air Pump for Discus fish – The Complete Guide Water circulation in your Discus fish tank is very important. The main purpose for the water circulation in the fish tank is to enable…
Best Aquarium Heaters for Discus fish – All the Facts Temperature is one of the very critical factors when it comes to keeping Discus fish. This is because the warmer your Discus fish tank is…
Filter for Fish Tanks Filtration is very crucial and its importance cannot be brushed off in any fish tank or aquarium. The fact of the matter is that the higher the level filtration in the…
DISCUS FISH CARE Introduction Discus fish are a very unique kind of fish. Freshwater discus do well under a higher level of care compared to other kinds of aquarium fish. The discus cichlid need…
Planted Aquariums Guide Discus fish can be kept in aquariums with plants or without. An aquarium without plants may be easier to maintain but it lacks aesthetic value among other great benefits that come with…
Discus Fish Tank Basics – The Complete Guide Fish keeping is a rewarding and enjoyable venture. Discus fish belong to unique class of fishes which are the shy breeds. They are adapted to soft acidic…
Discus Fish Facts – Everything You Need to Know Aquariums enhance the look and feel of a home. They provide a vibrant touch to home décor and it can be the center of attraction…
How to Get a Great Deal on a Discus Dish Aquarium- Secrets Revealed I get a lot of emails from customers stating that their discus are getting big and they need to upgrade their discus…
Many customers ask me what they should do with their discus when they are going away on vacation. Being the true discus fish enthusiast that you are you are probably thinking that your discus fish…
Black Peppering on Discus Fish – Causes and Treatment A common question I get from customers is “What causes the black peppering on Discus fish? Is it something I should be worried about or need…
How to buy discus fish online- the Step by Step Guide Buying discus fish online is common nowadays. I have been breeding and raising discuss fish for over 20 years. With the tremendous increase and…
Sexing Discus Fish – All the Tips Revealed Sexing discus fish is not an easy task. There are a lot of different opinions online about sexing discus fish. When discus fish are small under 4…
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Feeding Discus Fish – Step by Step Guide A very common question I get from customers is What are you feeding discus fish? How often should I be feeding discus fish? How much should I…
Discus Tank Substrate – All you need to know How much substrate Discus Tank Substrate (gravel or sand) is needed for a discus tank? This is a very common and important question when setting up…