Home aquarium 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
Are discus fish easy to keep?
Wild caught discus can be challenging to keep, due to their specialized water chemistry and dietary needs, however, most discus sold today are captive bred and are much easier to keep That said, they are not for beginners for a variety of reasons
How many discus fish should be kept together?
Discus should be kept together, and those of different varieties will also school together meaning you can have great color variations A minimum of 5 is recommended, but more will look better and create a sturdier group
Can discus live alone?
Most people would recommend to keep a few discus in a school They seem to feel more comfortable and less stressed out in a group in very clean water They should swim in the middle and the front more often when they are less stressed out It is not common to see beautiful discus in a community planted tank
Is salt good for discus fish?
It is believed to help the slime coat of fish, acting as prophylactic protection against external protozoan parasites Dosage can range from one tablespoon for every gallon, to one tablespoon per 10 gallons Standard dose is between one tablespoon for 5 to 10 gallons
Do discus really need daily water changes?
Discus fish don’t require daily water changes unless they are juveniles, and you want to grow them to their maximum potential However, they still need frequent water changes, and you should certainly do it if you want to raise a healthy, big, and beautiful fish
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 often should I feed my discus?
The question we are asked most often is, “What do you feed your discus, and how often do you feed them” Discus enjoy a varied diet consisting of high-quality nutrients, but they also like their goodies Adult discus are fed twice daily, and younger fish are fed three times a day or more
What is the best food for discus fish?
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Can I keep just 2 discus?
You can keep 2 discus fish in this size but they won’t live happily or for a long time However, you can keep 2 baby discus fish when they are not fully grown inside a 15-gallon tank For healthy growth of discus fry, get the tank water cleaned regularly or install a high-quality filter
What is the minimum amount of discus?
You will need to allow ten gallons for each discus Also discus being a shoaling species a minimum number of at least six discus will need to be kept So with this information so far we can see that a tank of at least 60 gallons will need to be used for keeping discus
At what age do discus start breeding?
Because discus fish are difficult to sex while they are still young, you may need to wait until the fish mature and they may naturally pair off on their own Female discus fish reach sexual maturity at 12 months of age, while males take a few months more to mature
How often do discus lay eggs?
This stage requires patience and careful monitoring When and if the discus spawn in this stage, they will lay eggs every week for up to fifteen weeks This cycle usually occurs twice a year and can be rigged with careful adjustment of feeding, temperature and water conditions
How long can discus go without eating?
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
How do I know if my discus is healthy?
A healthy Discus should always be lively, should have their fins open, and curious about what’s going on inside the tank and… outside It’s attention towards the exterior is a good sign Of course, we’re talking about a “shy” fish so its curiosity will not ever be comparable with that of a carp, as an example
How can I make my discus grow faster?
In a 30 gallon tank I would suggest a school between 6 and 8, and in a 20 gallon tank 3 to 4 Temperature is also very important when growing out discus fish The warmer your aquarium is the more it will stimulate appetite; your fish will eat more and grow faster
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
Can discus live in cold water?
Symphysodon discus, the Heckel Discus, lives in water with an average temperature of 286°C/835°F The highest I measured was 317°C/89°F in one biotope and the lowest was 25°C/77°F S discus is a blackwater species The highest I measured was 31°C/878°F and the lowest in its biotope was 246°C/763°F