{"product_id":"red-melon-discus","title":"Red Melon Discus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRed Melon Discus is a beautiful species that is found in the Amazonian tributaries. It inhabits still or slow-mobbing waters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe gleaming, crimson fish nearly evokes a sense of danger, but it's balanced with an elegance that makes me unable to turn away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHaving one of these little fellas swimming around my tank gives me a sense of personal strength as if I can accomplish everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYou wouldn't think a domestic pet could elicit such a response, but that's the power of the discus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThese fish are disc-shaped and can grow to 10 inches long. Because they are difficult to keep, only expert aquarists should own them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDiscus fish are quite popular in the hobby, and as a result, they have been heavily modified. Nowadays, there are several colors, patterns, and shape options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eTo keep these fish in captivity, the pH of the water should be between 6.0 and 6.5, and the temperature should be between 82 F and 86 F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe tank should be softly lighted and feature open swimming spaces, plants, hiding places, and a sandy or gravel bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThey are calm and can be housed in a community tank. Discus can be kept as a single fish in a 50-gallon tank and keeping more than\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eII. You would love the fish because…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDiscus fish get along well with other species, although managing a mixed-species aquarium with discus might be difficult due to the fish's stringent tank conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe flat, rounded shape and brilliant coloration of discus fish make them an appealing addition to any aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDiscus are peaceful fish that flourish in groups that can move gently around an aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen threatened by larger, quicker, or more aggressive fish, discus will seek refuge in plants or caves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDiscus fish spend the day active and sleep at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDiscus fish, like other cichlids, can be territorial, therefore keep them with other fish of similar size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSlow-moving fish that do not compete for food make excellent tankmates for discus fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIII. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA very peaceful fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIV. Species compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCardinal Tetras, Corydoras Catfish, Bristlenose Pleco, Clown loaches, German Blue Rams, Rummy Nose Tetras, Glowlight Tetras, Rosy Tetras, Apisto Agassiz, and Five Banded Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eV. How to feed this species?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAdult discus is fed twice daily, whereas younger fish are fed three or more times per day. Begin the day with our Beefheart Mix recipe for breakfast (see video and recipe below). 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