Red Pigeon Blood Discus - Medium
Discus are considered the Kings of the Freshwater fish! These beautiful, interestingly shaped fish can be quite rewarding when you take the time to care for them properly.Discus do best in groups. They also require pristine water conditions, with relatively low hardness, low pH, and high temperature. Be prepared to pay close attention to your water quality and the condition of your discus every day! Provide about 8-10 gallons of water per adult discus, if possible. They also prefer a tall tank rather than a long tank, because of their body shape.Discus do well in a well-planted tank with driftwood and plenty of cover. They do require a place to retreat and feel safe if necessary. As for tankmates, Discus are quite docile and skittish. They will not compete well for food, so be sure tankmates are equally as docile. Fast swimming fish are not the best of friends for discus. Try Cardinal tetras, Rummy-nose tetras, rams, cory cats, and plecos that stay small. Feed your discus rich, meaty foods like worms and other larvae, beefheart, and a quality flake or small pellet. Increase the protein intake if you would like to breed your discus. Discus make rather good parents. They both protect the eggs and young, and they actually secrete a mucous that the fry feeds on during the very first few weeks that they are free-swimming. Your discus would do best if they are in a tank where there is low-traffic, ie, people aren’t always walking by, no loud noises, etc. If you do your best to give your discus the conditions they want, they will reward you with many years of brilliant color and beauty, and plenty of personality, too!This is a Restricted item and is not covered by our Arrive Alive 5 Day Guarantee.
Filed under: aquarium and pet supplies on April 12th, 2008