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July 29, 2005
Water Chemistry
An in depth article about water Chemistry for the Discus tank.
Much has been written about the Discus, or Symphysodon aequifasciatus, its Latin name. The Discus has always been given a bad rap for being hard to raise and difficult to keep. Actually, these long-lived fishes are easy to keep as long as certain guidelines are followed. Here, we discuss the different water parameter that MUST be followed if we are to insure that our Discus friends are kept happy and healthy.
Read full article on King Discus
Posted by Front at 12:28 PM
Parasites in Discus
An interesting read about internal parasites in Discus, I only disagree with the author on preventive medications.
Discus Worm, Symptoms of internal parasites in Discus
a) not eating
b) not growing
c) dull color
Why discus fish refuse to eat?
Healthy discus fish eat anything you give, when they are hungry. If they do not eat, there must be something wrong the fish and not the food. They have no appetite to eat because of internal parasites.
Read full article on CLC Discus
Posted by Front at 12:20 PM
Plants in the discus tank
In short, most plants need three things to survive/thrive:
correct lighting and water temperature
gravel/substrate (unless they are floating plants)
food of some sort
All three of these needs must be met and must be balanced for planted aquaria to thrive. The reality of Plant Success 101 is that all things need to be correct, in balance, and constant. Without that foundation, you'll eventually end up with dead plants, algae gone wild, and a spouse insisting you "take down that eyesore right now!"
Read full article on Wetwebmedia
Posted by Front at 12:05 PM