A Timeline of the Discus Industry
Dr. Johann Jacob Heckel was the first scientist to write about the discus in 1840. He discovered the Heckel discus, which is native to the Manaus (Rio Negro) area in...
Jack Wattley: Godfather of the Discus
Jack Wattley at a Recent Reptile Show in Daytona Jack Wattley was originally from Cleveland, Ohio. As a small child, he began keeping tropical fish. His first fish weren’t anything unique,...
Are Discus Difficult To Keep Alive?
Discus live for a very long time, learn to recognize owners, can be hand fed, and uniquely raise and feed their own fry. Many people are interested in them, but...
How To Correctly Quarantine Discus
WHY SHOULD I QUARANTINE MY NEW DISCUS? When you buy a new fish, it sometimes might have parasites or diseases that can harm other fish in your tank. Therefore, when you...
How Many Discus Should I Buy at Once?
We'll explain your options and what you can expect when buying different quantities of discus. YOU CAN BUY ONE DISCUS Some people buy just one discus and then put it in a...
Selecting New Discus Additions for a Collection
Finding excellent discus requires recognizing a few key details. In this article, we'll first give you suggestions on what to look for when choosing discus. Afterward, we'll provide examples of...
More on Discus Tank Heating Equipment
Discus flourish in warm water. In this article, we'll help you navigate your options about discus tank heaters. You'll find that choosing your heater is simple and easy! WHY DOES MY...
The Top Five Discus Myths Debunked!
Discus are well-known fish, and just like with any popular person or species, many myths exist about them. In this article, we will debunk those myths. Schmidt-Focke Striated Red Discus THE TOP...
Changing the Water and Keeping it Clean
Clean water is a key to discus health. A clean tank with a constant exchange of new, fresh water will work wonders for your discus' health. In this article, we...
The Ideal Water Temperature for Discus
f you maintain a steady temperature in your tank, you can actually help keep your discus healthy. In this article, we'll give you everything you want to know about your...
