Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Knowing The Discus Fish Better

By Bentley S. Sumbry


Discus Fish are generally stunning animals to have nevertheless understanding their environment plus learning to keep them pleased, healthy and breeding can be a huge task for a beginner or for someone who has been a fish enthusiast for a bit. If you're a beginner or have not had much success with discus fish, you don't have to worry because you will have all the data that you need for success.

What is the Origin of Discus Fish

They're known as the "The King" of tropical fish. They come from the Amazon River and also encircling rivers and lakes. They obtain their name from the form of their body. Their own bodies are generally disc-shaped. They are part of the cichlid family but they grow much larger in size. They like deep water and you'll need to get a big aquarium to ensure they are happy.

They are very friendly fish and they like to be in groups. It is common to have least 6 of them in the fish tank at one time. You will have better results if you keep them grouped together. This really is great for a couple of reasons. Having a group is a great way to see if they will partner up and breed and it likewise keeps them from misbehaving.

One thing that I've discovered with them is that they search for food all day long. It's perfectly fine to feed them a couple of times each day. Make sure not to feed them in excess of 5 times each day since you don't want to over feed them.

Discus Fish Colors

One thing that I've found so distinctive about these is you can alter the color of them through the food that you simply feed them or even with hormones. Many owners and pet shops will feed the fish food that will alter their colors such as beet juice, shrimp, paprika, and lobster roe. If you feed your own fish foods that will alter their color, you'll have to continue or perhaps their color will slowly disappear.

A different way to get your discus fish to change colors is via hormones. The perception is the fact that more colorful the fish is, the more likely someone is going to get it. As with feeding fish to make their change color, hormone -treated fish will also begin to lose their color when the hormones cease.

Keeping your Discus Fish Pleased

Keeping them happy could be a job. The key to having the most joyful, healthiest discus fish is always to make sure that their water is clean. Dirty water will make the fish stressed and it can result in illness. They're very shy and are sensitive to noises. For that optimal setting within the aquarium, purchase stones, corals plus plants so that they can rest and also hide. They're highly sensitive and also you want to prevent them from stressful situations. It's also a good idea to put them in a quiet area in the home.

In summary, they're beautiful to have within your aquarium tank. They do require a bit more work to keep them pleased but if you do you will have beautiful, happy, healthy long living fish.




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