How to Take Care of Discus Fish
Discus fish are commonly kept in fish tanks by people who love the serene nature of having pet fish. These fish must be kept in proper water conditions at the right temperature to ensure that the health of the fish is maintained. Plants and other fish should be added to the tank as well to make your discus fish as happy as possible.
Things You'll Need:
- Large fish tank
- Water filtration system
- Tank thermometer
- Heating system
- Water plants
- Frozen bloodworms or brine shrimp
- Discus fish need to be kept in large and deep tanks because of their size. Make sure that you have an adequate sized tank to house your fish.
- Water must be kept clean in the fish tank to ensue proper health of your discus fish. Add a water filtration system that is appropriate for the tank that you have and make sure that water is changed once a week. Check the pH of the water in your tank too to make sure that it is in an acceptable range.
- The water in your tank must be kept at 82 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Purchase a proper thermometer for your tank and submerge it in the water to keep track of the temperature. Adjust the heater in your tank if the temperature is not in this range.
- Discus fish like tanks that are not left empty because they like to hide when they feel stressed or afraid. Add vegetation to your tank in an appropriate amount to ensure that your fish stay happy.
- Other fish may be added to the same tank that houses your discus. Discus like to be the largest fish in the tank so make sure that you research what fish are appropriate to add to the tank. A discus can become stressed if it is not the largest fish in the tank.
- A young discus fish will need to be fed three times a day but as it matures it will only need to be fed once a day. Frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp are two types of food that can be fed to your discus fish and can be found at almost any pet supply store.