A 20gallon is the absolute smallest acceptable aquarium, and larger is much better. Some fish need live food and some will do well on flakes. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. The hobbyist guide for discus fish care and maintenance excerpt from chapter 4 history of the discus fish types of discus there are many different variations and color patterns available in captive bred and wild caught discus. The discus book tropical fish keeping special edition. The discus fish are the most beautiful fish among fresh water aquaria. It is a longterm project, taking care of this beautiful stendkersantarem discus fish in a nature aquarium. Filtration should be robust, and water changes must be frequent. Download discus fish a complete pet owners guide repost free epub, mobi, pdf ebooks download, ebook torrents download. Discus are not especially difficult fish to keep, but they do require a little extra maintenance and certain environmental conditions. The other bars tend to be very faint and at times not present at all. Simplydiscus was first opened on april 5, 2002 as a small message forum community. Discus are social fish and live in large groups in their native waters, and have a very advanced social behavior. Drawing of a free swimming protozoan organism known as hexamita.
The best advice i can give someone is to use their best judgment and be prepared to separate the fish if there is a problem. For natural aquariums, healthy diets, fish care and more the discus book first published in 1989, now celebrating 25 years in 2014 with this full colour. This will ensure the discus are free from parasites and are healthy preventing your other fish from getting sick. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Scope of the database sportdiscus is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, international bibliographic database featuring journal articles, books, book chapters, conference proceedings, dissertations. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. My 55 gal tank is empty and i plan on getting 45 discus max for my tank but i first want to get some fish to cycle my tank. Asteraceaesenecioneae is an aquatic herb with some morphological features that are unusual in the tribe white rayflorets and coarse. Discus fish care is a difficult topic, often surrounded by some mystery. Gibel carp is the only fish species that has already become naturalized in finland after recent ly arriving of its own accord. The genus hexamita was formerly called octomitus because of eight hairlike flagella which project from the organism figure 1. Position keep the aquarium away from direct sunlight and radiators as sunlight will cause algae and excess heat. Starting to think about what fish i can keep in my new tank when it has finally finished cycling.
A larger aquarium allows a greater number of fish and a more diverse variety. Black molly freshwater species profiles tfh magazine. Discus fish a complete pet owners guide repost free. Allow tank to run for at least 2448 hours before adding any fish. Sexdependent changes in the skin mucus metabolome of discus. I want to be able to inform others that the care of these. You should quarantine all of your new discus fish for at least 12 weeks before adding them to your main tank.
No point in getting crappy fish for cheep or good fish with crappy shipping method i. Stress from malnutrition, shipping, overcrowding, or poor water quality may lead to rapid reproduction of the protozoan, resulting in disease. This tropical fish care guide is directed more to tropical fish in general and the less difficult fish such as angelfish or zebra danio. They need the social interaction to develop their character to its fullest. An interview with the stendker discus fish hatchery diskuszucht. One of the fastest and easiest ways to create disc labels. Discus fish care like we mentioned before, discus fish are relatively hard to take care of and they need some pretty strict conditions in order to stay healthy and happy. Pdf reproductive and population parameters of discus fish. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat. Immediately test the water if any of these symptoms are shown.
Discuses exist in varied unique colors which upgrade the aquarium appearance to beyond your imagination. However, discus are an incredibly intelligent and colorful fish, and can be one of the most rewarding aquarium fish to keep. Unlike plecos, they will not pose any danger to your discus fish. Discus fish care is important if you want to have healthy and happy fish. The site was intended for a select group of friends who were currently on a message forum that was being sold. For this reason alone they are not recommended for the beginner aquarist. A quick guide to searching the sportdiscus with full text i. The complete discus fish care guide freshwater central. Follow these tips, or rules if you will, and your discus fish will be just fine. The genus hexamita was formerly called octomitus because of eight hairlike. Freshwater aquarium hobbyists will find all the information they need regarding purchasing, feeding, and maintaining this delicatelyhued tropical fish.
Pdf the south african aquatic genus cadiscus compositae. The complete guide to caring for and keeping discus. Some fish need caves to hide in and some need live plants. Compatibility and stocking tropical fish keeping aquarium. The essential guide to caring for and breeding discus fish ebook. Our stendker discus fish differ in some respects or considerably from wild. My tank is 64l approx 14 uk gallons, 17 us gallons running an interpet cf2 filter. I want to make sure they are compatible with next fish discus, so if anyone is very knowledgeable with discus i sure could use the advice. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A molecular perspective on systematics, taxonomy and. Mar 16, 2017 this tropical fish care guide is directed more to tropical fish in general and the less difficult fish such as angelfish or zebra danio. At the present time two species of symphysodon are recognised with the taxonomy based almost exclusively on colour and locality. As per more colorful fish i cant think of anything off the top of my head that wouldnt later look like food to the angels linear fish, such as neon tetras.
Discus can be housed with many any other fish as long as they require the same water conditions. Keep water current to a minimum or discus will not be able to move around and will stay in one place unable to get to food or other areas. Very loosely similar to freshwater angelfish in their shape. How to care for discus fish like an expert aquarium and turtle. Stephanodiscus niagarae ehrenberg is a common living and fossil diatom in north america, and occasionally dominates phytoplankton assemblages in lakes throughout north america. Discus fish are very sensitive to changes in their environment. Jan 03, 2008 my 55 gal tank is empty and i plan on getting 45 discus max for my tank but i first want to get some fish to cycle my tank.
Dec 08, 2016 discus fish care like we mentioned before, discus fish are relatively hard to take care of and they need some pretty strict conditions in order to stay healthy and happy. Quite placid and will live with fish that like warmer temps such as some corydoras and smaller loraciids. Important things to consider when youre planning to breed discus fish effective ways to help keep your discus fish free from diseases basic care tips. In the unfortunate event you receive a deadonarrival doa fish, you will be eligible for a refund minus shipping charges. The larger volume of water keeps the water chemistry more stable and less likely to have sudden change. The aim of this guide was to teach you everything you need to know, and serve as a discus fish care reference. What schooling fish will be colorful enough to add with the juvies.
I have done great with my angelfish and wanted to try something with more spunk xd. Discus are sometimes referred to as king of the aquarium because of their majestic. Compatible fish tropical fish keeping aquarium fish care. Id love the neons, but their much too small and maybe become snacks for the juvies when theyre larger. Sportdiscus is a comprehensive database containing bibliographic references and fulltext documents. As an added layer of customer service and care, you can expect to receive a phone call from the companys owner after your delivery has arrived to confirm the condition of the fish. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Caresheets discus symphysodon aequifasciata fishkeeping. Cobitidae from the malay peninsula, with descriptions of six new species.
I have been reading a lot of good things abt the nls fish food. Discus caresheet introduction hello all, i have comprised a caresheet on discus fish after a lot of research. Stephanodiscus niagarae species diatoms of north america. Sturgeon food should have a minimum protein content of 40% and an oil level of 15% or. These albino bristlenose ancistus are a wonderful community tank fish.
How to care for discus fish like an expert aquarium and turtle mastery book 3 kindle edition by chipperfield, david. Aulonocara fire fish 3 a 5 cm, malawi ciclideos africanos. Equipment when jackson and katy first started on the journey of having tropical fish as pets, the people at the pet store gave them quite a list of equipment they would need. For a precise description and history of this fish species, you. Even once they spawned they would chase fish from the cave, but i never saw them attack or harm any of my other fish. The use of specially formulated cichlid discus foods occasionally supplemented with frozen beef heart and other frozen and live foods should provide a suitable diet. Quality discus granules tetra prima or similar, beefturkey heart mix, brine shrimp, blood worms, prawns. The first part of the book deals with preliminary considerations of buying and taking care of discus fish. Temperature should be kept between 82 and 86 f, although wild heckel discus prefer water near 90 f.
Secondary bacterial andor fungal infections can occur at the open sore area. I have loved the colorations of the discus and heard they have a great personality but are hard to care for. It usually attacks fish in a poor state of health or living in poor water conditions or in overcrowded conditions. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis.
Illustrations or photographs appeared in sterba 1973, axelrod et al. Remember always keep this in mind when starting care for discus. Tropical fish keeping aquarium fish care and resources freshwater fish and aquariums freshwater and tropical fish cichlids compatible fish. Discus are not especially difficult fish to keep, but they do require a little extra maintenance and. Diet sturgeons do not eat blanket weed or clean the bottom of the pond as some people may tell you. I dont want to overstock but all the fish i like seem to prefer living in groups so trying to balance everything out. Basic information about discus care sublimated in two pages. Aquarium size, equipment, plants, behavior, food, water parameters. Even though the ancistrus is a vegetarian, it will not harm your planted aquarium.
In juvenile fish, determining sex is almost impossible. These fish should be fed what they can eat within a few minutes 2 to 3 times a day. Compatible fish tropical fish keeping aquarium fish. A water quality problem will affect fish behaviour and can be shown by clamped fins, reduced feeding, erratic swimming and gasping at the surface. It needs to hold at least 15 gallons per fish, when planted. Aquarium care sheet aquarium size aquariums range from 5 gallon to 55 gallons and larger. Pdf the ornamental discus fish symphysodon aequifasciatus pellegrin, 1904, is a. The sterlet is not a baby sturgeon, it is a true species. The intention of this care sheet is to invite others to share in our love of this peaceful, beautiful species of cichlid. The state of confusion in discus taxonomy by anthony inder. Discus are carnivores, therefore they require a meatbased diet. So here is my question, i have 7 2 cichlids, 6 rainbows and 7 corys in my 55gal tank. Apparently individuals used in this research were wild fish which had been kept in captivity for many months.
When jackson and katy first started on the journey of having tropical fish as pets, the people at the pet store gave them quite a list of equipment they would need. Use an aqueon aquarium heater to maintain proper water temperature. I want to be able to inform others that the care of these fish is not as mysterious and unattainable as some would think. I do not have any discus fish just yet but i do have an empty 55 gallon tank up and running waiting for something to house. Discus fish complete pet owners manual free download pdf. Community fish care sheet general information community fish is used to describe species that can share the same tank. Distinguishing characteristics were given by sterba 1973, kottelat and lim 1993. In the part book news, there are new aquarium books, published both abroad and domestic. They are a very peaceful tropical fish and will help clean algae off the glass. Discus a guide on breeding and caring for these magnificent.
My first aquarium has several types of fish, including angelfish. It can not live in temperatures greater than 86 degrees f. The complete guide to caring for and keeping discus as pet fish. The hobbyist guide for discus fish care and maintenance about this book t his book is designed to make the process of starting, maintaining and enjoying a discus aquarium easy. The only other factor to take into consideration is the height of the tank, the higher up the better as discus are phased by movement above and this may cause them undue stress. It is multidisciplinary and international in scope and includes over 650,000 citations. Should i get or is there one brand good for all of them. However, the pictures provided of the fish used in the research show the typical pointednoses longer than higher and largeeyes that are indicative of weakened diseased fish. Discus fish care is a rather complex process, as well as discus fish breeding.
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