Uncle Sam's Discus - Blog

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