When it comes to caring for them, on a difficulty chart, Discus are medium to high.В With the right care and environment, Discus can live for a long time, sometimes longer than ten years. When fully grown, they will usually be around five to six inches, but can definitely get bigger than that вЂ“ with reports of Discus growing up to nine inches long. The fish are also prone to internal and external parasite infections such as gill flukes.Discus are medium-sized fish. DiseaseДiscus fish are most vulnerable to common warm-water bacterial infections such as cotton wool and hole-in-the-head disease. A newly added fish that lies on its side is not ill or dying - this is a normal reaction to the change in water pressure between the container and the aquarium, and the fish will soon acclimatize.Д¬hange 10% to 25% of the discus fish tank water weekly to maintain good water quality. In larger tanks, powerheads (submersible pumps) are preferredДiscus fish bought online can be added directly to a prepared tank. Water type: Soft, freshwater Tank size: Minimum 60 gallons (10 gallons per discus fish) Water temperature: 82вЂ“88вЏ (28вЂ“31вЊ) Substrate: Sand, pebbles, rocks Tank setup: Plants, caves, driftwood Acidity: 6.0вЂ“7.0 pH Water hardness: 6вЂ“14 dGH Filter: Yes, discus fish produce a large amount of waste and stir up the substrate, so a sturdy filter is essential Plants: Yes, to circulate the water in the aquarium and ensure an adequate oxygen supply. The fish congregate close to fallen trees and branches near river banks in the wild, so in captivity, discus prefer stable environments. The discus fish inhabits the slow-moving rivers and lakes of the lowland Amazon basin. Captive discus fish have more vibrant colors when water parameters are well-maintained, even though the fish adapt better than wild species to water fluctuations.Дecorate the discus fishвЂ™s tank with driftwood to replicate the fallen trees in branches found in the speciesвЂ™ native habitat.ДЄdvertisements Habitat and Tank Requirements This species is challenging to keep in a mixed-species tank due to the discus fishвЂ™s low pH, high mineral content, and warm temperature needs. The blue discus is native to the eastern Amazon basin, the green discus is native to the western Amazon basin, and the red discus is native to the Rio Negro area.

The discus fish is native to the Amazon river in South America. Patterned hybrids exist in captivity Diet: Omnivore Temperament: Intelligent, peaceful, shy Minimum tank size: 10 gallons per fish, or over 55 gallons for a group of six fish Temperature: 82вЂ“88вЏ (28вЂ“31вЊ) pH: 6.0вЂ“7.0 Hardness: Soft water, 2вЂ“8 dGH Care level: Challenging, requires a higher temperature than many other species Breeding: Mouthbrooders Origin tarzoo (green discus) Common names Discus fish, pompadour fish, king of the aquarium Distribution: Amazon river basin, South America Size: 4.6вЂ“8 inches Life expectancy: 10вЂ“15 years in captivity Color: Wild discus fish are red, blue, or green, and other colors. Advertisements Scientific name: Symphysodon aequifasciatus (blue discus or brown discus), S.

Freshwater discus fish