Discus
Discus
Scientific Name:Symphysodon aequifasciata
Location:South America
Size:5"
Diet:Feed live foods such as misquito larvae and tubflex worms. Use only the best flakes and specially formulated pellets.
Discus
Scientific Name: Symphysodon aequifasciatus
Family: Cichlidae, Subfamily Cichlasomatinae
About the Discus
Species Type: Freshwater Fish
Category: Cichlids ...
Discus Fish Guide
Scientific Name: Symphysodon discus, Symphysodon aequifasciatus
Type: Freshwater ...
White Discus
The White Discus has been selectively bred for its brilliant white coloration. The body is mostly white in color, and the fins have a faint green and red coloration.
Discus Species Profile
Although the discus is a peaceful, schooling species, it is best kept in a species tank because its temperature needs are much higher than most other species can stand.
Discus are shy and generally peaceful aquarium inhabitants. They are sensitive to stress and disturbance or lack of protection.
Discus Fish Aquarium Tips
Having discus fish Aquarium is one of the most beautiful furnishings you can have, making it hard to resist having one.
Discus are a beautiful and fascinating fish. For many aquariasts, both novice and experienced, they can be very intimidating. However, I think the veil of the Discus as an extremely fussy and difficult fish can now be lifted.
Discus are one of the more difficult fish to feed. In spite of their large size, they have a relatively small mouth, and prefer small foods. They are midlevel feeders, which means they eat food as it falls through the water.
Discus- the king!
Image gallery: Additional species photographs
Distribution All three subspecies come from the Amazon region.
The Discus is a popular cichlid for those that have the time and money to keep it. Through selective breeding by dedicated breeders, many colour variations, some rarer and more desired than others, have been created.
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Symphosodon discus is kept in next tanks: Tank No. 165, Tank No. 352, Tank No. 765, Tank No. 1838, Tank No. 1636,
Photos of the Symphosodon discus:
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In my opinion a discus should not be kept in a tank smaller than 180 liters. This tank can house 4 discus along with some cories and peaceful algae eating fishes.
Efficient filtration and attention to water quality are essential to maintain discus in good condition. A second species, S. discus, is also recognised and is very similar to S.
There is a myth that Discus are hard to keep in the aquarium. Just provide a well planted Amazonian aquarium, some smaller fish for company and this fish can do well.
Fry cannot be raised separate from their parents.
Discus: Color Loss
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Discus Species Quick Stats
Food: Some are very picky eaters, Try to feed the best foods, fortified flake foods, water insects, and brine shrimp.
Breeding: Breeding is difficult, but very rewarding.
Blue Discus - Symphysodon aequifasciatus haraldi
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Symphysodon aequifasciatus haraldi
Species Name: Symphysodon aequifasciatus haraldi ...
Blue Discus, Turquoise Discus, Royal Blue Discus [Pictures]
Symphysodon aequifaciatus haraldi
SYN: None
PD: The disc-shaped body has nine dark vertical bands which fade with age. The body color is yellowish-brown to light turquoise.
Discus with fry
There are two ways to go about obtaining a breeding pair of discus. The most common is to buy a group of young discus and grow them up together.
Discus, like all other fish, can't talk, so I can only guess. However, it is obvious that fish which love shaded areas can't live happily under 8 fluorescent tubes covering almost the whole surface of the tank as you can see in the photo of the tank ...
Discus are extremely simple to care for. If the planted environment is thriving, then a discus community will thrive also. Many people have a misconception of this fish due to the "old school" discus that most literature is written about.
Discus fish need very clean water to stay healthy. This cannot be stressed enough. The absolute best filtration system, coupled with frequent water changes will usually ensure your Discus' health.
Discus originate in the mixed waters of the Brazilian Amazon River of South America. The Amazon and its tributaries contain water described as either white, clear or black.
Discus Tetra (Brachychalcinus orbicularis)
Photo of: Discus Tetra (Brachychalcinus orbicularis)
Scientific Name(s): Brachychalcinus orbicularis, Ephippicharax orbicularis, Poptella orbicularis, Tetragonopterus orbicularis ...
Red Discus are round in shape and are very thin laterally. They can grow to diameters of eight inches (20 centimeters) and are quite graceful in appearance.
Blue Discus is actually the common name for one of the subspecies of S. aequifasciatus, S. aequifasciatus heraldi. There are two other subspecies, S. aequifasciatus axelrodi, the Brown Discus, and S. aequifasciatus aequifasciatus, the Green Discus.
Sexing : Discus can be very hard to sex other than when spawning, and no reliable methods exist. A guide may be that males have longer fin extensions and a wider fore head.
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Discus - A type of cichlid fish from South America. Considered by many to be 'The King' of freshwater fish.
Egg layer - Fish that reproduces by laying eggs, as opposed to a livebearer.
Discus: A group of fish belonging to the family Cichlidae and originate from South America. They are somewhat delicate, large round flat fish, often with blue or red marbled coloring.
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Beautiful South American cichlid with a distinctly round, flat shape and vibrant colors. They are a schooling fish, so keep them with at least 4 other discus. They are sensitive to water conditions.
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Discus is one of the most sensitive and difficult to keep freshwater fish. Discus are bred for their colours and patterns like bettas and guppies, but they are way more difficult to breed.
Discus have always been admired by expert and beginner alike, however they are best left to the experts. They get their name because they are thin and disc shaped.
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Discus are extremely sensitive to pH differences. During acclimation, it is suggested to adjust pH values accordingly and take twice the regular time to introduce new specimens.
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Discus My 38 Gallon Aquarium, 3 Discus, 6 Tiger Barbs, 3 Chinese Algae Eaters, one Gold Nugget Pleco, and a Gold Chinese Algae Eater. I'm using a Marineland C-Series Multi Stage Canister Filter C-220, the best fiter out there.
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Many people start off keeping cichlids in their aquarium because of their beauty. With the variety of colors and shapes, it's about as close to a saltwater fish tank that you can get, without the salt! ...
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Discus Head Worms
Parasitic protozoa in sinus canals of head.
Fish bloated with scales standing out. Fish resembles a pine cone.
Discus, like Angels, need tanks higher and longer than 10 gallon tanks. Their specialized needs do not stop there, however, and beginners should shy away from these difficult and demanding fish.
As discussed last month, and for the first time in Planet history, we have another catfish from last months' featured family - I decided it was a pretty cool thing to do as this family has been seriously overlooked to date.
No discussion on anabantids is complete without touching on the Betta splendens or the Siamese fighter.
We discuss all of the above filtration and water-treatment techniques in our newly expanded filtration section.
Fish discussed in this article:
blue gouramis = Trichogaster trichopterus
iridescent sharks = Pangasicent sharks = Pangasius sutchi
pike livebearer = Belonesox belizanus
shovelnose catfish = Sorubim lima
spiny eels = Mastocembelus sp.
Lets discuss canopies. A canopy sits on the top of the tank and usually covers or hides the lighting system.
If you are using just one or two fluorescent lights then the standard Rain Gutter looking unit is fine, but is that what you want to look at ?
We'll discuss the varieties available in the live foods section of this article, the list is expansive.
Judging from discussions I’ve had with other fishkeepers and debates I’ve seen on Internet fish sites, many hobbyists view quarantining new fish the way they do eating right.
First, a brief discussion of the terms that I will use. The broadest classification within the genus is the lineage. The most recent work indicates that there are a total of four Apistogramma lineages within which all species are found.
We have already discussed several poor choice for beginners fish alongside their more desirable cousins. Here are more fishes that are seen in the stores that beginners should be warned about.
We have already discussed this, but it must be stressed that it is a vital instrument for monitoring the density of sea water, i.e. the salt content.
Equipment for analyzing water ...
Sodium Carbonate is discussed more in detail in another article in the Library, the one on Raising your pH. You may wish to refer to that article.
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Conclusion ...
discus These cichlids come from South America. They are somewhat delicate, large round flat fish, often with blue or red marbled coloring. DLS DLS (double-layered spiral) is a material made by rolling up a polyester pad and plastic wire mesh.
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