Fish discus: content, compatibility

Contents of the discus in the aquarium: recommendations

Discus are schooling fish that are kept in groups of 6-7individuals. Representatives of this species can exceed 20 cm in size, so the volume of the aquarium should be at least 250 liters. There are a huge number of discus colors, thanks to which the aquarium is transformed from the moment these fish appear.When discus fish are sick, they become pale.and nondescript, the stripes on its body are almost invisiblePhoto: Getty There are certain rules for organizing an aquarium intended for keeping discus fish. Namely:

Warmers will be required, because this species of fish is very thermophilic. The temperature should always be maintained at 29 degrees, and in order to avoid force majeure, it is better to buy two instruments at once.

A quality filtering system is mandatory, you can install both external and internal filters, or use both devices.

Timer will help timely turn off the light, start the aeration system and feed the pets. The discussions are rather whimsical, they need a regime.

Because of the rather high temperature contentoxygen in the water is not enough - you need to compensate for this with the aeration system. The compressor should be powerful and reliable - its breakdown can cause the death of fish.

Water hardness is not critical, acidity should be at level 6. Water change is performed at 30% each week.

The fry need to be fed every 2-3 hours,therefore, it is better to get already grown discus. Dry and frozen food are perfect - the main thing is that they contain useful substances and vitamins. Live food is always a risk, since you can infect the fish with unpleasant diseases, so bloodworms, bloodworms and other products should be washed before giving them to the inhabitants of the aquarium.

Compatibility of discus with other aquarium fish

Representatives of this species are best kept in a separate aquarium, and can only be combined with catfish. The poor compatibility of discus with other fish is due to the following reasons:

not every species feels comfortable at a temperature of 30 degrees;
New fish can cause diseases that lead to the death of permanent inhabitants;
more active neighbors easily take food from less agile discus.

It's better not to take risks, especially since discusare amazingly beautiful, and most other fish will lose against their background. With this species, the owner will face a lot of trouble, so do not complicate your life - it is better to keep such demanding individuals alone. Before getting discus, you need to prepare the aquarium, equipping it with everything necessary, and also take care of buying balanced food. But it is better to refuse to combine representatives of this species with other fish - such a decision is rarely successful. See also: