Many amateurs of fish are so fond of discus that they rank them as aristocrats of the underwater world, and the most inveterate fans even call these beautiful creatures the kings of the aquarium. Indeed, thanks to their chic decorative qualities, they are in great demand, which has not weakened over the years. Already at purchase discs impress with appearance, and with age they become only brighter and more decorative.
Contents in the aquarium fish discus
- Homeland of our heroes are the tropics, so the temperature of the medium in the vessel should be within 28 ° -35 °, and the most optimal mode is water 29 ° -32 °. A decrease in temperature can lead to illness among the inhabitants of the vessel.
- Favorable is the acidity of water with PH close to 7.0, with this increase to 8.0 live fish will, but will not multiply.
- The size of the aquarium for discus needs a solid, with a width of 0.5 m. Adult individuals require a water space of at least 40 liters.
Food for discus
It should be noted that the content of this fish is not distinguished by any complex features, the discus gladly eats rope and tubular, frozen fodders in the form of a variety of minced meat, dry ready mixes. You can make homemade food from beef heart, fresh frozen squid and shrimp. In equal proportions, these products are mixed and crushed to make a uniform mince, they are recommended to add vitamin preparations. Then they make tortillas, which are stored in the freezer. Malkam is given food up to 8 times a day, adult individuals - 3 times a day.
Diskus and other aquatic inhabitants
It is best to keep the aquarium fish discus in the form of a small flock apart from the rest of the creatures. The temperature of the medium is very high for them, which may not be suitable for other species. Also, one thing should be considered: the slow absorption of food by discus. If in a single vessel with your handsome men there are gluttonous fish, they will leave the neighbors hungry. Sometimes somes, settling in aquariums as good cleaners, settle into the discus.