A history of the discus fish industry in the United States
Discus fish (Symphysodon spp.) first became popular in the United States in the 1950s, when they were first imported from South America. However, it was not until the 1970s that...
A history of the discus fish industry in Europe
Discus fish (Symphysodon spp.) first became popular in Europe in the 1950s, when they were first imported from South America. However, it was not until the 1970s that discus fish...
A history of the discus industry in Asia
Discus fish (Symphysodon spp.) are native to the Amazon Basin in South America, but they have been popular in the aquarium trade all over the world since the 1950s. In...
Why are discus fish called the “King of the Aquarium?”
Discus fish are often referred to as the "king of the aquarium" because they are widely considered to be one of the most beautiful and impressive freshwater fish species that...
The Origins of the Pigeon Blood Discus Strain
Pigeon Blood is a strain of Discus fish and does not apply to all Discus. In early 1991 Jack Wattley brought the first Pigeon Blood Discus fish into his hatchery....
Optimal Discus Fish Water Parameters
I’m not a chemist and every time I altered water chemistry it came back to bite me. After many years of trial and allot of errors I came to realize...
What to Feed Discus Fish
Discus fish have fairly simple dietary habits. They are omnivores and will eat both meat and plants. An assorted diet that offers both will ensure that they get all of...
Acclimating Your Discus After Overnight Shipping
To acclimate your new discus fish I recommend the following: When you buy discus fish from Discus.com I pack them 1 to 2 fish per bag with multiple bags in a...
My Discus Just Laid Eggs. Now What?
The most exciting moment for any discus keeper is the day that their discus fish lay eggs. This is an amazing feeling an accomplishment. To know that your discus keeping...
Discus Diseases and their Treatment Methods
There are some many ways to prevent and treat discus diseases. The following are just what works for us. We usually try to keep things simple. Prevention The only prevention we use...
