Keep Discuss Fish Happy And Healthy

Discus fish are considered one of the most beautiful of fresh water tropical fishes and one of the most challenging to maintain in aquariums

. Discus belong to the genus Symphysodon. There are three species: red discus - Symphysodon discus, blue discus - Symphysodon aequifasciatus and a relatively new species called Symphysodon tarzoo. Discus are flat and round in shape as the name Discus implies. The dorsal and anal fins accentuate the rounded shape.

Discus come in a variety of colors and patterns: aqua, blue, green, red and chocolate brown. The pattern is usually a striation, or stripes, of a contrasting color. Discus have three layers of colors, a base color, often cream to reddish brown, a secondary color, blue or green and a black pigment which makes up the striation. Sold color Discus, such as royal blue are Discuss where the black pigment has been nearly bred out.

The colors can be influenced by a number of environmental factors, including: diet, temperature, food, trauma and stress. The fish itself can deepen the color at will, and does so during breeding and raising their young. The iris of the eye is usually deep red. They will grow to six to eight inches. It is difficult to tell the male and females apart if it isn't breeding season. And even then it remains a challenge.

Naturally found in still pools of the Amazon River Discus fish gather in groups of 6 to 8. They prefer shady areas and will hide under rocks and wood if frightened. In a tank, floating plants should be provided to mimic the shade of the Amazon. The water must be kept very clean. The fish are timid with a calm disposition. Since in the wild they share the water with other fish they can be kept in a community tank with other peaceful varieties of fish. A word of caution, if the Discus hasn't been brought up in a tank with small fish the Discus may try to eat them. Their diet normally consists of vegetable matter, insects, and small fish. In a tank it's important to feed them a wide variety of nutritious food, including fortified flakes and brine shrimp.

Discuss are caught in the wild at night by blinding them with a bright light, the 'deer in the headlights' effect. The area is then encircled with netting and the net drawn in capturing the fish. Raising Discus is a major industry in a Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

by: Dee Power

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