Are discus fish easy to keep?
These fish are very difficult to keep… You can make Discus keeping as hard as you like! People do, but those who enjoy the best success and relish in the hobby will in the main keep things very simple. Feed them well, Discus will eat a lot. Keep your hands out of the tank!
How many discus are in a 350 Litre tank?
10
10 adult Discus (14cm +) without companion fish and minimal plants / bog wood etc will require a minimum of 350 litres. There is no doubt that having too few Discus will lead to behaviourally problems (aggression / attempting to breed) as they grow and mature….. remember Discus are cichlids !
What is the lifespan of a discus fish?
10 years
In home aquariums, discus live for an average of 10 years, but can live up to 15 years, and can grow up to 8 inches.
Can you keep discus in tap water?
Tap Water. The fish are bred in soft-water, but raised in German tap water and have been so since 1966. You can of course if you live in a soft water area or want to use RO water also keep them in soft water. Stendker Discus will acclimatise to any ph between 5 and 8, 7 to 7.
How long can a discus go without eating?
We recommend not feeding the fish while you are away. Discus fish larger than 10 cm and other semi-grown fish can survive quite well without food for 2-3 weeks. Larger and older fish can survive even longer, from 1 to 2 months.
Why are my discus fish dying?
There can be two main reasons for the same. Discus fish are sensitive to water conditions of the tank and can thus die if the conditions are not suitable. Overeating is another common cause of the death of discus fish.
How many times a day should you feed discus?
Adult discus are fed twice daily, and younger fish are fed three times a day or more. For breakfast, start the day with Beefheart Mix, according to our recipe (see video and recipe below). For lunch, try Sera Discus Granules or other high quality granular or flake food.
Where can I find the complete discus fish care guide?
The complete discus fish care guide continues my latest series, focusing on fish from the Amazon river basin. These fish make up are some of my favorite aquarium fish. Nowhere else in the world are colorful freshwater fish so plentiful. The purpose of this guide is to teach you everything you need to know to take care of Discus.
Is it OK to mix discus with other cichlids?
Discus are generally calm, peaceful fish, but as cichlids, they can be aggressive toward one another, especially when attempting to pair off and spawn. Shy or submissive fish should be removed if they are unable to compete. Most serious hobbyists do not mix their discus with too many other species.
How often should I change the water in my discus tank?
When purchasing discus, always ask about the water chemistry they were raised in. Discus require pristine water quality, and weekly water changes of 10% to 25% using an Aqueon Aquarium Water Changer or Siphon Vacuum Gravel Cleaner are highly recommended. Don’t forget to treat tap water with Aqueon Water Conditioner before refilling your aquarium!
What should the pH level of a discus be?
The recommended pH can be controversial since many people place great emphasis on this factor. In our experience, both wild-caught and captive-bred discus do well when the pH levels are between 6.8 and 7.6. The same thing applies with water hardness; discus are usually fine with soft to medium hardness.