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To be successful in keeping discus fish doesn’t necessarily require learning rocket science. When you have chosen and selected the best quality discus fish in the first place, then you are already halfway towards the goal. However, if you were wrong in selecting the discus breed and variety right from the start, then a lot of subsequent problems are expected to arise in the next steps. Various factors are to be considered if you wish to choose and buy the best discus fish for your aquarium. This article should very well serve the purpose. Beyond the Appearance Discus fish for beginners are oftentimes all about color and shape – the outward appearance. However, there are other important things to consider when choosing and selecting discus fish. What are they? Responsiveness Beyond their outward appearance, the health of the discus is very important. Signs of a healthy discus would include their quick responsiveness. They should be responsive to human hand movem

As much as we like to free our discus fish from suffering any ailment caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites, there would come a time that any of these pathogens can get past through your watch. Sometimes, the problem can be easily managed. However, serious cases can occur and this can bring headache to you as the owner. In this article, we will take a look on a common parasitic infection that can severely affect discus fish – Ich. These are small, white, clear spots you can see scattered on the bodies of the discus. Yes, this disease is highly contagious. They spread rapidly from one fish to another and if left unchecked, can engulf the entire inhabitants of the tank. Aquarists swear on the fact that without treatment, ich can cause death on the fish. Causes Ich doesn’t just happen on the fish “for no reason.” Some of the underlying causes for its appearance would be the animal itself getting stressed which makes them very susceptible to ich infection. As it is ofte

Keeping discus fish in an aquarium is more than just achieving an aesthetic purpose. They are, of course, some of the most beautiful tropical fishes you can put in that small water enclosure. But having one also entails big responsibility to its keeper.   As most people would know, discus fish is highly reactive to its aquatic environment. Here are several tips to make your discus healthy and happy in its habitat. Maintain a Clean Tank As with other aquarium fishes, it is important to keep the tank clean. Discus fishes, in particular, are extremely susceptible to diseases brought by certain water conditions. They are also sensitive to water quality changes and don’t tolerate well with it. There are a lot of tools out there that you can utilize for this specific kind of requirement. Quarantine New Fish Don’t forget to quarantine a new discus fish before placing it into the tank. Regardless from which store or breeder they come from, you can’t guarantee that a newc

Regardless of how tedious you are when it comes to maintaining aquarium, disease causing bacteria and fungus can still seep their way into the environment. There are several factors like the introduction of a new fish or the addition of water. However, it’s rarely a case that these kinds of problem arise when your water quality is good and the fishes are healthy. Still, fish fungus is such a huge headache among discus fish keepers. In this article, we will try to take a closer look at fish fungus among discus fish – what it looks like, how it affects them, and what to do about it. Pathology First off, let’s get acquainted with the enemy. The fungi commonly involved in this type of pet problem are the Achyla and Saprolegia. They are often known collectively as water molds. They can be found in most water tanks wherein they break down organic material like uneaten fish food, droppings, and dead leaves. These organisms are quite very opportunistic and will grab th