Sexing: Venting is the best way to sex Discus.īreeding: Discus will lay their eggs on broad leaved plants like Amazon Swords or almost any vertical flat surface that is to their liking. Hole-in-the-head disease (HITH) is associated with poor water quality and feeding tubifex. Tubifex carries too many pathogens and the risk of introducing disease to your Discus is too great a risk.

They WILL eat a broad range of foods from flakes, small pellets, frozen, and live worms along with brine shrimp, but not always on the first attempt. Tank mates that eat the food that you want them to eat will encourage Discus to eat it also. Discus can be quite particular when it comes to food, but can be trained to readily accept almost any type of food. Wild Discus require pH 6.0 – 6.5 while tank raised Discus can go all the way up to 8.0 pH.įeeding: When purchasing, always ask what they are being fed. The best thing is to simulate the conditions your Discus were raised in. Water Chemistry: Juvenile and wild F1 Discus generally require softer water and a lower pH than tank raised Discus. Temperature: 82 – 88 Deg F / 28 – 30 Deg C They do best when kept as a group of 6 or more.

American dwarf cichlid species and tetras. Recommended Minimum Aquarium Capacity: 40 gallon / 160 litreĬompatibility: Discus are a very peaceful fish and should be kept with other peaceful fish like some of the S. Typical Tank Setup: Well planted with driftwood / bogwood and some rock work. Scientific Name: Symphysodon Aequifaciatus sp.Īverage Adult Fish Size: 8 inches / 20 cm

Red discus