Discus - Fish Fact

From the Amazon basin, the popular Discus (Symphysodon spp.) Is a genus of three species of freshwater cichlid species, the common disk (Symphysodon aequifasciatus), the Heckel discus (Symphysodon discus), and a new species named Symphysodon tarzoo. aequifasciatus S. enters the Rio Amazonas, Rio Solimões and Rio Putumayo-Ica in Brazil, Peru and Colombia. Rivers S. debate seems to be limited to the lower reaches of Trombetas, Rio Negro and Abacaxis.tarzoo S. occurs upstream of Manaus in the western Amazon.

All types have squeezed a hand round Symphysodon body, with models in shades of brown, blue, green and red. The length and height of a typical adult human being in the range of about 20-25 cm (8-10 in). There are many amazing colors, brown, blue / green, royal blue, red stained green, Heckel, red, turquoise, cobalt, solid, blue, diamonds, etc.

Discus shy and quiet, does marvelous aquariumResidents are sensitive to environmental stress and disturbance. Therefore, the discus aquarium should ideally be in a quiet area, preferably with small movements in the area of your home or office. A number of hiding places should be provided for the withdrawal of these fish are available. A careful selection of partners with the discus must be made with caution. Some fish may introduce pests, diseases do not show obvious symptoms. In a stressed environment, stop doing Discustheir coat of stress and their immune system keeps well, so vulnerable to pests and diseases, and can easily die as a result. The ideal water temperature should be kept in discus 26-31 C, where the young fry Discus ideally at 31 C (88 F) degrees should be maintained. parameters of water must be very soft and slightly acidic with a pH range from 5.5 to 6.5. Discus must live well in a well lit tank planted with adequate biological filtration, and some gray areasto hide inside

Good water quality Discus allowed to have a good appetite, and does not accept any food offered to them. As the discus in nature so may compete for food against the aggressive fast swimmers difficult. characides small gloomy room as they are great for discussion. Tetras thrive in a generally similar parameters such as water, the discus, and their school behavior significantly help to calm the debate.

As in all other cichlids, brood care is highlydeveloped, where the pair of discus care for young people. Discus lay their eggs in an inclined plane, vertical surface, and thus should be for them to do so. Diet for the discus breeding pair should consist of frozen blood worms, beef heart, frozen or live brine shrimp and dry food such as Tetra-bit color. Avoid tubifex worms as it assumed the risk of introducing pests or diseases in the breeding pools. A healthy pair of breeding discus should spawn frequently. TheEggs usually takes about 48 hours to hatch and the fry swim free after 72 hours later. Once the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will be free to swim, they will move to the pages parents feed the mucous secretion. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will be able to resume newborn Artemia after 5 days of swimming freely. It may be good to remove parents from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, after 2-3 weeks when the parents are able to reproduce again. Fry should be fed at least 6 times a day with just hatched Artemia andchopped blood worms.

This beautiful fish is not suitable for beginners.

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