Do not buy fish from aquariums that contain dead, dying or diseased fish. Important tips on discus fish care how to care for. The amazon and its tributaries contain water described as either white, clear or black. You can give these as gifts to budding fish enthusiasts as theyre starting up their first tank, or get a couple fish books for aquarist friends. Discus have been labelled as fussy fish and not recommended for amateurs because.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading discus fish secrets. They grow at a rate of about half to one inch every two months. May 01, 2019 setting up a perfect fish tank for discus. You can download this freshwater aquarium ebook by rightclicking and selecting save as on the pdf file below.
Keeping discus fish quick guide book alastair r agutter 20180124 details of this. You can always go to your local library and borrow books but i find it useful to have at least one discus guide within easy reach for reference. On this page you can download your own free copy of the ebook tropical fish. Celebrating 25 years natural aquariums, healthy diets and fish care pdfepub by alastair r agutter.
This is a great resource book to learn about discus fish. It is worth getting your hands on some discus literature such as discus made easy or the golden book of discus fish care to keep as reference. Discus are social fish and live in large groups in their native waters, and have a very advanced social behavior. Care guide for discus fish the king of the freshwater. Discus originate in the mixed tropical waters of the brazilian amazon river of south america.
However, this is not so much of a problem with many parts of victoria and tasmania where the water from the tap is naturally soft. Discus have been labelled as fussy fish and not recommended for amateurs because water conditions must be kept at the optimum. The complete discus fish care guide freshwater central. For the health care advice for aquarium bred discus tropical fish, the king of. Because all aquatic life are potential carriers of. Bare bottom aquariums are much easier to care, helping you to have healthier discus fish. Discus fish care live tropical fish live tropical fish. For years afterward, the discus was regarded as the king of the aquarium fish. Toxins such as ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and also tap water chlorine and chloramine are very toxic for discus fish. The author offers great advice on how to care for your discus fish.
There is a lot of great expert advice on the internet but it can be overwhelm. My first aquarium has several types of fish, including angelfish. They are found in crevices and breaks in the water flow, such as small inlets or among fallen trees, where their wide body is protected from. Approximately 450 discus pairs breed in the hatchery at any given time. For example, we are the sole breeders of discus legend marc weiss original breeding stock in the world. It is in the areas where these waters mix that discus are found. Discus breeding and discus reference books discus fish with young. They add so much color and vibrancy to the aquarium, but they need plenty of care because they are the sensitive kind.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. We will also spend some time tanking about the challenges of keeping discus fis. Discus breeding requires pretty specific water conditions, including very slow moving water and pretty low ph. Keep hardy, brilliant, fascinating species that will thrive in your home aquarium pdf. For businessonly pricing, quantity discounts and free. The aim of this guide was to teach you everything you need to know, and serve as a discus fish care reference. A bare bottom and large enough tank is a good choice to start discus keeping. Discus fish needs proper tank conditions to stay healthy and happy. Shop fish care products in dubai, abu dhabi, and all uae, including frozen food, dry food, conditioners, additives, minerals, treatments, medications, tools, accessories, and more. We specialize in a variety of different sizes and strains for your collection at competitive pricing. They swim about with a noble bearing and a touch of shyness. Apr 14, 2016 aquariums with discus are visually stunning, but many have stayed away from this fish because of its complicated care. We carry a wide selection of fish food and treats, aquariums and starter kits, water care, filters, tank decor and other accessories. Discus fish are one of the most beautiful freshwater fish in the hobby, known for their spectacular colors and large, circular shape.
Discus are a gorgeous freshwater fish, oftentimes kept by experienced hobbyists. Ever since the discus fish was first introduced to the aquarists in 1933, they created a sensation. The discus book tropical fish keeping special edition. The hobbyist guide for discus care and maintenance has been written as a helpful guide for caring for discus fish. A disease free and healthy discus in right water parameters, grows faster than what you might expect. Almost all freshwater angelfish and discus for sale today are captivebred and come in a wide variety of colors. On this page you can download your own free copy of the e book tropical fish a beginners guide tropical fish a beginners guide is a great aid for anyone who is pondering the idea of setting up an aquarium, and is also recommended for the beginner aquarist who wishes to find out more about how to care for the aquarium in the best way possible.
Even today, many aquarists regard the discus as the choicest tropical fish available, the most challenging of all freshwater tropical fish to keep and the badge of honor for those few aquarists who are lucky enough to. They need the social interaction to develop their character to its fullest. Suitable as an invaluable reference for all tropical fish keepers and hobbyists, wanting to know the tricks on having healthy thriving tropical fish free of disease. Keeping discus fish can be made easy by preparing an excellent water quality.
Discus direct is proud to showcase the incredibly stunning and eyecatching tropical fish called discus. Hello everyone,in this video we talk about how to care and breed discus fish. However, theyre notorious for being extremely difficult to keep, with internet forums often recommending strict practices like 100% water changes every day. However, discus are an incredibly intelligent and colorful fish, and can be one of the most rewarding aquarium fish to keep. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading how to care for discus fish like an expert aquarium and turtle mastery book 3. After hatching, the young feed on heavy body mucus secreted by the parents for a few days until they begin to free swim. Jun 4, 2012 shop chewy for low prices and the best fish supplies. Frequently asked questions and answer on the care of diskus fish. Hexamita is a flagellate protozoa that affects the gastrointestinal tract of ornamental fish. Ask a store partner about petco s selection of books on freshwater angelfish or discus and the variety of private brand products available for the care and happiness of your new pet.
Check out freshwater aquariums for dummies or complete idiots guide to saltwater aquariums from publishers like paw pods, imagine this company, wiley and penguin random house. Important tips on discus fish care how to care for discus. These are my experiences keeping discus fish and helping beginners keep discus. Do not buy fish from tanks that have an unusual colouration as it is highly likely that the fish are being dosed with some drugs. Everything about history, care, nutrition, handling, and. Caring for discus fish on freshwater aquariums aquarium. How to care for discus fish important tips on discus fish caresubscribe for daily update. Ideally, dimensions should not be less than 120x50x50 cm. Level of care and diseases they require a very good care than most of the other fishes as they are comparatively large in size and their appetite is also high. Discus fish care is a difficult topic, often surrounded by some mystery. Nov 26, 2019 discus fish care is a difficult topic, often surrounded by some mystery. Celebrating 25 years natural aquariums, healthy diets and fish care alastair r agutter 4. If its cool, fascinating or something that will bl.
Discus are fish from the genus symphysodon, which currently includes the species s. Celebrating 25 years natural aquariums, healthy diets and fish care pdf epub by alastair r agutter. Discus fish from the genus symphysodon heckel cichlidae are relatively common, but highly valued aquarium fish that are often regarded as the king of the aquarium fishes e. This second edition of the discus book has been written. We invite you to view our selection of these highquality discus fish for sale. Fully grown, an adult discus can reach as large as 6 inches end to end, and in good condition, they possess great beauty, both in bearing and coloration.
If you want to keep and breed discus fish you will need to inform yourself and plan ahead. Fish that come from the same warm amazon waters are a great place to start, and shoaling tetras can look amazing. The complete book of the freshwater aquarium vincent b. Discus fish care is a rather complex process, as well as discus fish breeding. We also carry timeless classics such as the peter thode turquoise and schmidtfocke striated red discus. Captive bred discus will pair up and spawn relatively easily, but young, inexperienced parents may eat their eggs the first few times, particularly if other fish are present. Products can be found easier by viewing our different categories and sections.
I had discus fish in it but i removed them to my second aquarium. Each chapter in the book will have a helpful dos and donts section to make learning about discus care as easy and fun as possible. Discus can often be shy, but this can be helped by surrounding them with a couple of other fish known as dither fish that show them they are not in danger. But thanks to modern advances, keeping discus fish is much easier. Pet discus fish when given proper care and nutrition, may live for 15 years and it attains diameter of 8 inches at an age of 2 to 2. The sheer enormous number of discus fish that swim in the hatcherys aquariums is staggering and, even in southern asia, there are scarcely any hatcheries which are truly larger in size. Suitable as an invaluable reference for all tropical fish keepers and hobbyists, wanting to know the tricks on having healthy thriving tropical fish free.
They make a lot of mess therefore cleaning the tank is very important, you should regularly change the water. Discus fish diseases, symptoms, and treatment are important topics of discussion for any aquarist. All petco brand products carry a 100% moneyback guarantee. Caring for discus fish on freshwater aquariums aquarium tricks. To get the best possible result, you need to know a little bit about water chemistry. Remember always keep this in mind when starting care for discus. How to care for discus fish like an expert aquarium and. It is easy to understand why the mature discus fish should be regarded as the most regal of aquarium fish. In this way, the discus fish are best shown and there is a greater biological balance. The discus book for the dedicated aquarist first published in 1989 and republished for all tropical fish aquarists. The for dummies fish books give you tips and advice on fishkeeping basics for freshwater and saltwater aquariums, plus many other setups, along with convenient fish care schedules. Discus fish are about 2 inches long when they are born and can grow up to 68 inches in diameter. All private brand products carry a 100% moneyback guarantee. Discus fish exhibit a very unique parental care pattern and relationship with young.
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