| Most of fish keepers, either beginner or advanced | | | | less than six discus fish together in the same tank. |
| keepers, say that discus fish are considered as the | | | | The two factors that you should really take into |
| most well-liked kinds of fishes to keep. There are | | | | consideration are the shape and size of the fish tank. |
| many fish keepers over the world to proudly keep | | | | You should know that discus fish like better a tall |
| them due to their beauty. | | | | sized tank. For that reason, you have to prepare the |
| But this fish can be very expensive because of their | | | | tank that is taller than longer. For instance, it's your |
| attractiveness. Since this creature come with | | | | decision to make a tank which is 3 feet tall and 4 |
| temperamental character, you should pay close | | | | feet wide. A 35 gallon tank is a proper size designed |
| attention. They will be really responsive regarding | | | | for them. However, it is advisable to try getting a |
| with the food you give them and the water where | | | | larger fish tank. In addition, with larger tanks, |
| they live. Really different with other species, this fish | | | | maintaining water quality is much less difficult than |
| need your special attention and persistence to make | | | | smaller tanks. Also, it's important to understand that |
| them happy and healthy. | | | | discus fish are somewhat sensitive regarding water |
| However, this fact should not hinder you from | | | | quality. |
| keeping this type of fish. Through properly learning, | | | | Since discus fish will be really sensitive in term of |
| you can keep and breed them successfully. | | | | water quality, keep the water clean and maintain the |
| One thing that you should pay attention, they like to | | | | stability of water chemistry. You must replace no less |
| swim. You must prepare enough space to wander | | | | than 50 % previous water with fresh water every |
| around in the tank. As a consequence of this fact, | | | | week as well ensure that PH level is always stable. |
| you must prepare ten gallons of water for each | | | | The proper temperature for keeping this type of fish |
| discus fish. You must ensure to prevent aquarium | | | | around 82 until 86 degrees F and the hardness must |
| from overcrowding, in case dealing with this type of | | | | be about 3 and 15dH. In addition maintain PH level |
| fish. Since such condition will cause them stressed, | | | | approximately 5 and 6.5. |
| and if they go through higher stress, the more | | | | Mentioned above are important stuffs you have to |
| chances that they will be unhealthy. | | | | keep in mind if you want keep discus fish successful. |
| Above fact requires you to prepare big tank for | | | | By applying above tips, surely you will have |
| keeping them, in case you want to keep more than | | | | experience and capability to keep healthy and happy |
| 2. In addition, you must keep in mind that if you | | | | discus fish. |
| want make them happy, you must keep them no | | | | |