Post by Allen Konishi on Mar 29, 2006 14:32:49 GMT -5
Keeping discus happy can start with the environment in which they are kept. The following excerpt is from a great discus site called Discus Madness (http://www.discusmadness.com/feeding_tips.html)
Discus will need a little more time and effort than a regular tropical fish, its beauty and behavior will conquer your heart and you will do anything to make them happy.
We cannot emphasize enough on how important water quality is, in our hatcheries 75% of water is replaced daily through a drip system, all tank bottoms are siphoned twice a day and more aged water of same temperature is added.
Water for growing tanks is kept at 88* , PH between 6.9 and 7.2, hardness between 250 and 350 PPM.
Within these limits and proper feeding, you'll see your precious Discus reach full growth in a short time.
All Discus though, will thrive in a much wider range of water parameters, as long as the changes are not done suddenly they will adjust to ranges of PH, from 6.0 to 7.6, and hardness, from 50 to 450 PPM.
Because the average hobbyists cannot dedicate so much time to their aquariums, a good biological filter, and a minimum of 30% water change weekly is recommended and will suffice.
One hour a week, will go a long way on making your fish happy and healthy, but it will be your dedication that will make the difference in your success.
With planted Discus aquariums, we recommend the same procedure, with a PH lower then 7.0, hardness lower than 150 PPM. and temperatures between 81* and 85*.
Discus will need a little more time and effort than a regular tropical fish, its beauty and behavior will conquer your heart and you will do anything to make them happy.
We cannot emphasize enough on how important water quality is, in our hatcheries 75% of water is replaced daily through a drip system, all tank bottoms are siphoned twice a day and more aged water of same temperature is added.
Water for growing tanks is kept at 88* , PH between 6.9 and 7.2, hardness between 250 and 350 PPM.
Within these limits and proper feeding, you'll see your precious Discus reach full growth in a short time.
All Discus though, will thrive in a much wider range of water parameters, as long as the changes are not done suddenly they will adjust to ranges of PH, from 6.0 to 7.6, and hardness, from 50 to 450 PPM.
Because the average hobbyists cannot dedicate so much time to their aquariums, a good biological filter, and a minimum of 30% water change weekly is recommended and will suffice.
One hour a week, will go a long way on making your fish happy and healthy, but it will be your dedication that will make the difference in your success.
With planted Discus aquariums, we recommend the same procedure, with a PH lower then 7.0, hardness lower than 150 PPM. and temperatures between 81* and 85*.
