Are wild discus hard to keep?
Wild caught discus can be challenging to keep, due to their specialized water chemistry and dietary needs, however, most discus sold today are captive bred and are much easier to keep. That said, they are not for beginners for a variety of reasons.
Can you keep discus without RO water?
While Reverse Osmosis (RO) water is not required to successfully keep discus, for many it is an absolute necessity to breed them.
Can discus live 7.5 pH?
In the wild, discus live in very soft (low GH) and acidic (low pH) water. Domestic discus can be kept in soft to moderately hard water (GH 3 to GH 14). Most discus are raised in a pH above 7 and many hobbyists report success with a pH of 8.5 or higher.
What type of water do discus need?
acidic water
In the wild, Discus thrive in rivers of South America with naturally soft, acidic water. The key to raising Discus in captivity is matching these water conditions. Most Discus are comfortable in water with pH ranging from 5.0-7.0, total hardness from 1-4°dKH, and temperature from 82-84°F.
Does discus buffer raise pH?
Yes! Discus Buffer® is intended to alter the pH and will raise the buffer concentration in your aquarium. This raises the alkalinity of the water, which your water test may report as a rise in KH.
Is tannin good for fish tank?
Most tropical fish originate in bodies of water that are neutral to slightly acidic. Tannins in the water help to recreate their natural water source, which is where they have spent thousands of years thriving. So putting tannins in the aquarium is great for them.
How do I use almond leaves in my aquarium?
The most common way of using Indian almond leaves is to drop them directly into your tank. It’s generally recommended that you start with one medium-sized leaf for every 10 gallons of water inside your aquarium. But before you do this, remove any activated carbon or Purigen from your filter.
What do discus eat in the wild?
In the dark, murky waters of the Amazon, wild discus fish typically feed on small worms, crustaceans, plant matter, insects, and detritus that gets flushed out of the surrounding forests by rainfall.
Is sand good for discus?
Substrate. While plant aquarists swear by the use of active soil substrates, fine sand is indubitably the first choice in a pure discus tank.
How to set up a discus biotope?
To set up a Discus Biotope, we need to make the aquarium as close the Discus’ natural habitat as possible. It should be like having a part of the Amazon River right inside your aquarium.
What fish can live with discus in an aquarium?
It should be like having a part of the Amazon River right inside your aquarium. A Discus Biotope should have the same plant and fish species that live with Discus in the wild. These include the Amazon Sword, Rummynose Tetra and Corydoras Catfish.
What is the best substrate for a discus?
Most of the aquarium should have a sandy substrate, that is, the area that is left open for the Discus to swim freely. Any sinking food should also be put in this area.
Can discus survive in the Amazon rainforest?
Discus can’t survive in most of the Amazon, where the water often flows too quickly or is not clean enough. However, they are found swimming in very clean water and in small, Blackwater rivers and lakes, deep pools, shallow streams, creeks, and small lakes off the Amazon River.