Aquarium forum general freshwater aquarium topics discus fish discus fish care secrets e book members currently in the chatroom. Aug 12, 2019 these fish books and aquarium books are for both freshwater and saltwater aquarium hobbyists. The discus book tropical fish keeping special edition by. I initially had 11 discus in it, but now i only have 7. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Discus fish secrets is the ultimate guide to discus fish care, breeding and keeping them healthy. Discus fish this forum is for discussions of one of the kings of the freshwater realm. It seems that many of the books written in the 90s stress low ph and hardly mention regular water changes. There are so much different information about discus that can confuse you to.
The book that you are now reading is the result of many years of experience and research in the field of discus fish care. Discus fish secrets bestselling ebook ebook explorer. Pictorial works, accessible book, protected daisy, aquarium fishes, breeding, internet archive wishlist, acuarios, animals pets, aquariums, cichlids, diseases. A book for all tropical fish hobbyists, discus lovers and cichlid. If they are unable to balance, leaning on the driftwood or against the side of the tank, then it could indicate a nitrite spike. I would like to offer all customers and subscribers a free ebook titled.
In the beginning, alfred and jenny found a lot of information on discus care and how to set up your tank. For this reason alone they are not recommended for the beginner aquarist. For care and maintenance purposes, the information presented here can also be used for wild caught p. Discus breeding secrets by marc weiss cichlid room companion. Like we mentioned before, discus fish are relatively hard to take care of and they need some pretty strict conditions in order to stay healthy and happy. Discus are extremely sensitive to disease and water conditions. Cichlids includes tips on caring for, breeding, and. If in doubt contact your oata retail member for further information. The body of a discus is round and laterally compressed, an unusual. The discus fish derives its name from the shape which is round and laterally flat just like a discus. Feel free to go through this page where you can find the download.
These fish should be fed what they can eat within a few minutes 2 to 3 times a day. Discus fish this forum is for discussions of one of the kings of the freshwater realm, the discus cichlid. The discus book still a best seller after 25 years, the discus book tropical fish keeping special edition, my first. Freshwater angels and discus includes freshwater angels and discus species. Discus fish are very sensitive to water quality, and need very soft water. I want to be able to inform others that the care of these. Aquarium forum general freshwater aquarium topics discus fish discus fish care secrets ebook. Discus caresheet introduction hello all, i have comprised a caresheet on discus fish after a lot of research. Hi im trying to get info on discus madness and how reputable they are. Discus are considered to require a higher level of care than other aquarium fish. Among others, one suggestion every fish lover has up his sleeve is the addition of colorful fish and what better than a discus fish. It may be a year of superlative care down the drain, should we add risk factors intentionally early on. Your professional guide on tropical fishkeeping mick.
Its small, well organized and easy to find things in. Cichlids are often described as fish with personality. I have been fish keeping for 30 years and seen a few changes in the hobby, for the better i may add. The utmost guide to discus fish care caters to both beginners and experts, and excludes no aquarist. Most of the aquarium books mentioned here are worth reading. You can always go to your local library and borrow books but i find it useful to. For natural aquariums, healthy diets, fish care and more. They swim about with a noble bearing and a touch of shyness. Super foods tropical fish and discus book available for download and read online in other formats. On this page you can download your own free copy of the e book tropical fish a beginners guide tropical fish a beginners guide is a great aid for anyone who is pondering the idea of setting up an aquarium, and is also recommended for the beginner aquarist who wishes to find out more about how to care for the aquarium in the best way possible.
Once you have the process down discus fish care is not complicated as other make it out to be. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the discus book. The author offers great advice on how to care for your discus fish. This is the most important step when caring for these fish. To avoid any confusion over what kind of tropical fish the discus is, ive prepared a special section for first time aquarists who may want to take care of discus fish, but are afraid to do so because of the common misconception that discus fish are too hard to take care of. Frequently asked questions and answer on the care of diskus fish. For the dedicated aquarist ebook written by alastair r agutter. They need the social interaction to develop their character to its fullest. Discus fish secrets, discus fish care and breeding new 2016. Health care advice for aquarium bred discus tropical fish. My first aquarium has several types of fish, including angelfish. Finally, solid turquoise blue coloured discus fish without any stripes were.
Jul 23, 2016 for the healthiest discus fish full of bright colors and amazing confidence guaranteed. A favorite of many hobbyists, members of this family include the ubiquitous angelfish, the colorful firemouth cichlid, and the much soughtafter discus and oscar. It is not however a replacement for a veterinary professional. The best way to ensure healthy fish is through observation and frequent maintenance. Discus are found in floodplain lakes and flooded forests of the lowland amazon river basin and some of its tributaries, including the rio negro. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Some of the discus fish we stock aremarlboro red discus yellow crystal discus blue diamond discus blue turquoise discus red turquoise discus pigeon blood discus with new shipments of discus fish are coming in every week we are sure to have something that will make a great addition to your fish tank. Fully grown, an adult discus can reach as large as 6 inches end to end, and in good condition, they possess great beauty, both in bearing and coloration. You can download this freshwater aquarium ebook by rightclicking and selecting save as on the pdf file below.
It is easy to understand why the mature discus fish should be regarded as the most regal of aquarium fish. How to care for and keep marine fish and corals kindle edition. Almost all freshwater angelfish and discus for sale today are captivebred and come in a wide variety of colors. Healthy and problem free discus that spawn as soon as you place the cone in the water. I bought this book to understand discus fish better and to better care for them. Download pdf super foods tropical fish and discus book book full free. The use of specially formulated cichlid discus foods occasionally supplemented with frozen beef heart and other frozen and live foods should provide a suitable diet.
There are a couple of real stinkers but the majority of these aquarium books are well written and will surely be well worth your time. Download discus fish a complete pet owners guide repost free epub, mobi, pdf ebooks download, ebook torrents download. Before buying discus, you should have done your homework and know about the fish, water chemistry and how to care for it. The ultimate discus guide for beginners or experts. Discus are social fish and live in large groups in their native waters, and have a very advanced social behavior. On this page you can download your own free copy of the ebook tropical fish. I had some bad experiences with online order so im kinda of leary of ording but i have onle one source of discus store in tampa and they seem to stalk the same kind and not a varity of discus i have several tanks and would like to get a few more in them. Its true only if you dont know the secret of keeping discus. Great for monitoring water parameters, water change schedule, and breeding conditions. I had discus fish in it but i removed them to my second aquarium. Discus fish care is a rather complex process, as well as discus fish breeding. Price varies according to strain and size, so simply click on the photo of your desired fish and select the size from the option menu to see availability and prices.
Pdf the discus book tropical fish keeping special edition. Freshwater aquarium hobbyists will find all the information they need regarding purchasing, feeding, and maintaining this delicatelyhued tropical fish. Our ebook called all about aquariums has been made available free of charge on july 6 th 2011 after a generous donation from anonymous donor. Due to their distinctive shape, behavior, and bright colors and patterns, discus are popular as freshwater aquarium fish, and their aquaculture in several countries in asia is a major industry. Discus fish secrets, discus fish care and breeding youtube. Discus fish are sensitive to water parameter changes. Discus are very social with members of their own species and are best kept in groups of at least ten fish, especially when juvenile.
The book will help you to breed healthiest discus fish, full of bright colors and amazing confidence. These fish books and aquarium books are for both freshwater and saltwater aquarium hobbyists. Once there, you can click on the photo again to have a closer look at the discus of your choice. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. A book for all tropical fish hobbyists, discus lovers and cichlid keepers. Fully grown, an adult discus can reach as large as 6 inches end to end, and in good condition, they. Julie wants to share the first step when caring for discus fish is to keep a clean tank. Pdf super foods tropical fish and discus book download full. Discus fish care conclusion taking care of discus fish requires some level of dedication. My second aquarium has only discus fish, and i am totally in love with them. Aug 17, 2010 most fish keepers think discus are not easy to keep. There are many things you may want to know about keeping your discus fishe.
How to feed your tropical fish according to nature. The book that you are now reading is the result of many years of experience and research in field of discus fish care. Caring for discus fish on freshwater aquariums aquarium. Heavily illustrated with vivid color photos and instructive line art, barroni. Europes biggest hatchery around twenty years ago, when the blue diamond discus fish arrived in europe from hong kong and yes, time flies it really was that long ago they caused a lot of excitement. Very aggressive fish the growing pains of keeping a wolf cichlid parachromis dovii duration. Aquarium book all about aquariums quick links answers. Their beauty is however makes the whole process worthwhile. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no. The hobbyist guide for discus care and maintenance has been written as a helpful guide for caring for discus fish. This may seem like common sense but some people dont even know what water the discus fish prefer. Discus fish are large cichlids from the amazon river, its tributaries and flood plains, in south america.
The blue diamond discus are primarily carnivorous and should be fed frozen or dried bloodworms and tubifex, granular pellets there are specific brands for blue diamond discus that enhance coloration, highquality flake food and frozen meaty food brine shrimp, beef heart etc. Discus breeding and discus reference books discus fish with young. Discus can be, and have been, bred even in partial seawater, but i prefer to stack the odds in our favour. Follow these tips, or rules if you will, and your discus fish will be just fine. If they are unable to balance, leaning on the driftwood or against the. However, theyre also notorious for being extremely difficult to keep. About the author of all about aquariums mick watson. The intention of this care sheet is to invite others to share in our love of this peaceful, beautiful species of cichlid. Discus fish are one of the beautiful freshwater fish in the hobby, known for their spectacular colors and large, circular shape. Hexamita is a flagellate protozoa that affects the gastrointestinal tract of ornamental fish.
The most chatters online in one day was 17, 09122012. Based on our years of experience, this care guide offers practical advice and useful tips for beginners. Book cover of david chipperfield how to care for discus fish like an expert. The first part of the book deals with preliminary considerations of buying and taking care. We sell high quality and healthy discus fish with good prices. They decided to put together their discus fish care secrets for all beginners out there who want to try their hand with these beautiful tropical fish. Tropical fish a beginners guide compliments of aquatic. It is worth getting your hands on some discus literature such as discus made easy or the golden book of discus fish care to keep as reference. Easy steps in saving money when breeding discus fish breeding a discus fish helpful tips that will increase your. Adult discus 14cm and larger can be kept in pairs stendker discus can grow to 21cm in diameter and live up to 15 years. Discus can be housed with many any other fish as long as they require the same water conditions. The essential guide to caring for and breeding discus fish ebook. Symphysodon, colloquially known as discus, is a genus of cichlids native to the amazon river basin in south america. Mbuna marcus aquariums, cichlids and more 2,435,787 views.
Freshwater angelfish are relatively easy to care for and come in varying fin lengths. Discus fish secrets, discus fish care and breeding new. Discus fish a complete pet owners guide repost free. Discus belong to the cichlid genus and originate from the amazon region of south america. A very big welcome to the discus book tropical fish keeping special edition celebrating 25 years since the first edition. The discus book tropical fish keeping special edition. Welcome to the largest selection of hybrid and wild discus fish for sale on the internet.
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