Discus Fish Secrets and Care

"Discus Fish Secrets and Care"," They're not the easiest to look after but I'm sure having them and watching them is worth every time and effort.
 When it comes to feeding, these fish behave differently compared to other exotic species.
 A lot of aquarists would tell you that these fish are not greedy and they always seem to eat slowly.
 As we all know, your fish's survival depends on the quality of water that they live at.
 If you want to decorate the tank with plants, opt for live or silk plants.
 Discus fish require higher temperature than other tropical fish.
 Since they need clean water, the next thing you want to pay close attention to is filtration.
 Know what type of filter suits your fish the best.
 What are the things you need to know when picking out a fish? While it's true that you have to look for Discus fish with perfectly round bodies and small bright eyes, there is simply more to it than that.
 Don't get those ones that tend to hang at the back and hide.
 Always check for twisted mouths, irregular shaped tails, strange or big eyes and other genetic defects that can be results of poor breeding.

Popular Discus Types

"Popular Discus Types"," If you typed discus fish into google you would likely be astonished at the diversity and vibrancy of these fish.


Discus fish are brightly coloured with a striking shape that resembles a compact disc or Olympic discus.
 Discus care can be tricky though and discus are one of the hardest to care for in a home environment.
 The terms wild and cultivated refer to where they came from, natural environments or by cross-breeding.
 His was the Heckel Discus.
 The descriptively named Green Discus come in a wide variety of greens with either stripes or spots down their side.
 These aren't the most inspiring to look at, with their dull dark brown hue and just the odd flecks of colouring.
 If brown isn't for you, the Blue Discus are the same fish but, with a powerful blue colouring.
 The Albino Discus with its amazingly white body and alluring red eyes, is actually the most recent addition to the cultivated discus types.
 With a luscious blue colouring over its entire body, it also boasts much slimmer fins than other discus.


Discus come in different varieties, both wild and cultivated.
 The tank size is important with discus fish due to the size they can grow, so aim for one that is medium to large.
 The water there is called blackwater, due to its look and consistency.
 The water should be reasonably hot all the time.
 To avoid parasites, it is better to stick to the specialist food available at fish and pet stores.
 If you do choose discus fish for your aquarium, you will not be disappointed.