Assorted Discus

Assorted Discus 5″: Discus fish are known for their spectacular colors and large, circular shape, making them one of the most stunning freshwater fish in the hobby.

Due to their royal beauty and regal colors, discus, members of the family Cichlidae, are sometimes referred to as “King of the Aquarium.”

Despite the ongoing debate regarding the veracity of several of the species scientific names, at least three species have been described. Due to their unique water chemistry and dietary requirements, wild-caught discus can be difficult to keep; however, most discus sold today are captive-bred and are much simpler to keep.

Numerous color varieties are currently available and are being developed through selective breeding. The information presented here can also be applied to Uaru and wild-caught P. scalare and P. altum angelfish for care and maintenance.

II. You would love the fish because…

In any aquarium, the Discus fish is probably the most stunning and regal fish. It has large, elegant fins, a disk-shaped profile, and a side body that is extremely compressed. It is a species with streaks, vertical bands, and iridescence, and it can be any color: brown and black, as well as white, yellow, orange, red, blue, blue, and green. There are no discernible distinctions between genera.

Discus fish are carnivores, but they can be bred in an aquarium to be omnivores. To ensure that they consume a diet that is low in fat and high in vitamins and proteins, it is beneficial to feed them in a variety of ways, including live and frozen food, feed, and discus fish-specific granules. Additionally, the food should only be given in small quantities several times per day.

To give the Discus fish enough room to move around, the aquarium must be large and simple in design. Therefore, it’s best to have a tank that has a minimum capacity of 200 liters. Additionally, you should try to maintain a constant water temperature of 28-30 ° C. Although the presence of plants is beneficial to an aquarium’s equilibrium, high temperatures do not support vegetation. Placing floating plants like water lilies, which both filter light and improve water oxygenation, is an acceptable compromise.

Discus fish are very sensitive to stress in the environment and don’t like living in bright environments, so the aquarium shouldn’t be in direct sunlight or next to lamps or floor lamps.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Discus are generally peaceful and calm fish, but because they are cichlids, they can be aggressive toward one another, particularly when they are attempting to pair off and spawn. If the fish are unable to compete, they should be removed. The majority of serious hobbyists keep their discus separate from other species.

IV. Species compatibility

• Siamese Algae Eater
• Dwarf Gouramis
• Harlequin Rasbora
• Rummy Nose Tetra
• Cardinal Tetra
• Neon Tetra
• Pencil Fish
• Pleco Fish

V. How to feed this species?

As omnivores, they will thrive on Shrimp Pellets, Aqueon Tropical Flakes, Color Flakes, Spirulina Flakes, Tropical Granules, and Algae Rounds. Both frozen and live foods should be given to the animals as treats or to encourage spawning. Beef heart is not harmful, but it is not a natural food for discus, which some hobbyists and breeders feed them. Rotate their diet daily and only feed them what they can eat in two to three minutes, once or twice a day for best results.