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What do you need to keep discus?
Discus prefer warm, soft, acidic water. pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0, with hardness between 1° and 4° dKH (18 to 70 ppm). Temperature should be kept between 82° and 86° F, although wild Heckel discus prefer water near 90° F. Use an Aqueon Aquarium Heater to maintain proper water temperature.
How do you look after discus fish?
These fish are very difficult to keep…
- Keep them in groups, as they are a shoaling species.
- Provide them with chemically clean water.
- Undertake weekly water changes of a minimum 25%.
- Install a fully mature biological filter.
- Maintain a consistent pH and hardness, as advised by the supplier.
What is the best way to sell fish?
The easiest, most hassle-free way to sell fish is to go to your local fish store. (Most big brand pet stores won’t buy fish from local breeders because they already have contracts with large fish farms.)
How do you keep discus fish happy?
The easiest trick for keeping happy discus is to raise the water temperature. We highly recommend 85 to 86°F. The reason is because the discus farms we get them from usually keep their waters at these temperatures, and when we try to force them to cool down, it becomes a source of discomfort.
What’s the best way to keep a discus fish?
Choosing and buying healthy and high quality discus is the first and most important part of discus keeping. Never buy discus from aquarium stores and/or tanks that have any obvious sick discus fish.
What should the KH be for a discus fish?
When keeping discus fish, the GH and the KH of aquarium water should match their natural habitat. A KH of 3-4 and GH of 4-5 can be great for Discus. I highly recommend you to read Discus Water article for a happy and healthy discus in your tank. Another important part of Discus Keeping is Feeding Discus Fish.
How often should I change the water in my discus fish tank?
If you do not provide plats, rocks, or other spawning surfaces, your discus fish may simply deposit their eggs on the wall of the tank. In order to keep your breeding tank clean, it is important to perform daily water changes of 10% to 15% in addition to weekly 50% water changes.
Do you have to quarantine a new discus fish?
If you already have discus or any other fish in your tank, then you have to quarantine the new discus in a separated tank for at least 2 months. Quarantine tank should be especially set up for quarantining purpose and located in a separate room, as it is a must in discus keeping.