Breeding Discus with Cones
CERAMIC BREEDING CONES We recommend ceramic breeding cones, which are very easy to use. They are inexpensive and sturdy, and they give the fish a surface on which to place their eggs....
Common Breeding Problems and How To Solve Them
Red Turquoise Discus Breeding Pair with Young People try different "tricks" to stimulate discus breeding. Methods include using very soft water, dropping the tank temperature to 75 degrees Fahrenheit after a...
Driftwood and Other Decorations
In order to keep their aquariums easier to clean, some people don't use decorations. However, other people use decorations anyway and just devote more effort to cleaning. You decide what's...
What is a Discus Fish?
The discus are some of the most beautiful and reactive tropical fishes you will find. They are often referred to as the “kings of the aquarium” because of their stately movements...
A Brief Timeline of the Discus Fish
THE FIRST DISCOVERY Johannes Baptist Natterer and Johann Jacob Heckel's efforts during the Nineteenth Century led to the discovery of the discus. Then during the Twentieth Century, countless varieties of discus...
Aquarium Photography Tips
Blue Panda Discus Do you want to take high-quality photos that capture the grandeur of your discus aquarium? Here are tips from the experts! Invest in a high-quality camera to produce high-quality...
How To Raise Daphnia for Discus Food
WHAT ARE DAPHNIA? Discus (especially their fry) love eating daphnia and will even eat them live! Also known as "water fleas," daphnia are small crustaceans commonly found in freshwater. They are...
Acclimating Discus to a New Aquarium
Welcome your new discus home! You'll want to carefully acclimate them to their new aquarium. Snowflake Discus with Other Discus Varieties WHY SHOULD I ACCLIMATE MY NEW DISCUS? Acclimating your discus is crucial...
Other Fish for Your Discus Aquarium Part 1
WHY SHOULD I ADD OTHER FISH TO MY DISCUS AQUARIUM? Not only will adding other fishes to your discus aquarium make your tank look stunning, it will also provide practical benefits....
Maximizing Spawn and Fry Yields
If you want your discus to produce more spawn and fry, then this article is for you! HOW SHOULD I CONTROL MY BREEDING TANK ENVIRONMENT? Soften your tank's water. If your discus spawns...
