Can discus live in a planted tank?
Plants are preferred to other tank decorations since a large discus can easily hurt itself on a piece of driftwood or large rock. Providing a stress-free environment will also promote good health in your discus. Broad-leafed plants make nice spawning sites for a breeding pair of discus.
Can you keep discus with cichlids?
Discus Behavior/Compatibility Some suitable aquarium mates include cardinal tetras, neons, emperor and rummynose tetras as well as clown loaches and dwarf cichlids, such as rams and Apistogramma species. All of these fish tolerate the high temperatures and low pH/hardness required by discus.
Can you mix discus fish?
If you want to keep your Discus with other species, keep in mind that not all fish will work. In fact, most won’t! You’ll have to select tank mates very carefully to avoid any issues. It’s a good idea to take the Discus as a starting point and build the rest of your stock around them, not the other way round.
What is the most popular discus fish?
1. Red Discus. Red discuss fish also known as the Heckel discus, is a type of chilid.
Can angel fish live with discus?
Angelfish are usually peaceful, but they can be aggressive when feeding and breeding. Discus fish are docile and may be deprived of food by angelfish. You can put them together but make sure the discus fish is eating.
Are discus difficult to keep?
Discus fish are one of the most beautiful freshwater fish in the hobby, known for their spectacular colors and large, circular shape. However, they’re notorious for being extremely difficult to keep, with Internet forums often recommending strict practices like 100% water changes every day.
What kind of color does a Heckel discus have?
Another notable feature of the Heckel discus is its bright coloration, even in wild specimens. When found in pristine condition, the coloration of the Heckel discus can range from red to blue, red to brown, and even red to turquoise.
What are the different types of discus fish?
Our shop has our discus strains in five product categories; Wilds, Blues, Reds, Spotted’s, and Yellows. Bringing you some of the best discus fish strains available in the hobby at the best wholesale prices is our commitment.
Who was the first person to discover the discus?
The first discus species to be discovered was done so by Austrian zoologist and ichthyologist Dr. Johanne Jacob Heckel around 1840.
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