View Full Version : GOT A DISCUS QUESTION?
underthesea420
08-27-2009, 5:57 PM
I FOUND SOME REALLY GOOD DEALS ON EBAY AND AQUABID ON DISCUS. THIS WOULD BE MY FIRST TIME GETTING SOME.
THESE ARE MY WATER PARAMETERS:
PH:6.4
Hardness:Soft, dH: 3.0
Temperature:87 DEGREES
I AM JUST WORRIED ABOUT SPENDING ALOT OF MONEY, AND THE FISH DIE IN MY AQUARIUM.
I HAVE A BIG PIECE OF DRIFTWOOD IN THE CENTER OF MY AQUARIUM, AND SOME AMAZON SWORDS AS THE PLANTS.
ARE DISCUS HARD TO CARE FOR?
PLEASE HELP ME OUT. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREAT.
fwiffo
08-27-2009, 6:07 PM
ummm, dicus are not very hard to care for. really, they can be quite hardy.
simplydiscus.com is good place to start.
msjinkzd
08-27-2009, 7:25 PM
larger discus are easier than smaller ones. I would always recommend buying from a reputable breeder to ensure healthy stock.
pinkertd
08-27-2009, 9:57 PM
They can adjust to a variety of water conditions very well They first big key to success is to obtain healthy, parasite free discus. Be prepared to feed them frequently and well while they are growing, And with extra feedings comes lots of water changes to keep the water clean. If you would like an opinion on the aquabid seller and stock, I may know them, just pm me. Reasonable prices doesn't guarantee healthy stock. But there are some good discus sellers on aquabid.
avionics30
08-28-2009, 4:46 PM
You hit the nail on the head Debbi!
Excellent quality, disease free stock is the key to success.
There are MANY people out there that want to have beautiful discus but aren't willing to pay for quality stock. Often that is the trigger to ultimate failure when keeping discus. You get some discus that look decent and are priced CHEAP! You get them in your tank, read a lot about their care, follow instructions to the "T" and still have sick and, worse yet, dying fish. That's the worst. There are plenty of excellent breeders that can help you get off on the right foot! Hope that helps!
Best wishes!
fishorama
08-28-2009, 4:58 PM
They do require a big commitment to keep them well fed & water clean. I got smaller ones that get fed 6 times a day & daily 50% water changes. Bigger fish don't need quite so much attention, but I love to see fish grow up.
What size is your tank? Each adult discus needs at least 10g/fish, a 55g would be the minimum for a social group of 5, also a minimum unless it's a mated pair.