How to Start A Discus Tank

Care Guide For Beginners

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Souvik Nag

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Discus Tank size

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Minimum tank size should be 75-gallon. Bigger is better here

The tank should be long enough rather than tall. Wider tank is preferable too.

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Quantity of Discus

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Minimum 5 nos of discus are the most recommended. It creates a friendly habitat

Discus should be a part of a shoal. Otherwise it becomes stressed

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Temperature of tank

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Discus prefers comparatively warm water. 28-30°C is the most suitable temperature range.

Having a heater is a must in the discus tank.

Water parameters

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A soft acidic water is preferable (6.0-7.0). Hardness 18 to 70 ppm

Ammonia & nitrite should be zero

Tank Mates of discus

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Discus should not be kept with various types of fish. However, tetras, clown loaches can kept with them.

Top foods for discus

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Discus are omnivore & accept a wide range of variety of food.

Brine shrimp, blood worm, aqueon flakes are the most prefred food.

Aqueon Flakes

Tips to Keep discus fish

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Discus having bright Red eyes imply good quality

Crystal Clear water is required the most

Fully mature biological filter is needed

Buy all discus from any one supplier. Don't mix it

Discus eat a lot. So provide quality food to them.

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