Discus Fish

by: Gendo Ikari

Photo by caz.kovacs

The Discus fish is a South American Cichlid that belong to the genus Symphysodon, which currently includes three species: The common Discus fish (Symphysodon aequifasciatus), the Heckel Discus fish (Symphysodon discus) and a new species of Discus fish which has been named Symphysodon tarzoo. The Discus fish was first introduced in the 1920’s and is now regarded as one of the most beautiful of all aquarium fish. While they are colorful and attractive, they are quite difficult to care for; nevertheless, their popularity continues to rise. 

The Single Most Important Aspect in Keeping a Discus Fish Alive: Water

by: Jordan Wilson

Photo by Foto Martien

Aside from the fact that the discus fish can cost quite some penny, amateur aquarists should be wary about keeping it because they can be quite difficult to maintain. 

It's not that you have to look after them all the time, but they really need daily care to keep them healthy and happy, and this is not a task for those who do not simply have the time, money, nor patience to do so. 

Breeding Discus – 3 Ways to Encourage Spawning

by: Rob Clarke

So you have a mature pair of discus fish that have shown an interest in each other but there not laying any eggs.

The most important factor in discus breeding in the water quality, make sure it is soft, acidic and clean. If you have this water, your most likely stressing over why there isn’t hundreds of eggs in the tank. If you have discus ready to lay eggs there are a few ways in which you can give them a helping hand.