Are discus fish omnivores?
In nature, discus eat a considerable amount of plant material and detritus, but also forage along the bottom looking for worms and small crustaceans. They are omnivores and will thrive on Aqueon Tropical Flakes, Color Flakes, Spirulina flakes, Tropical Granules, Algae Rounds and Shrimp Pellets.
How much does discus cost?
Quality discus fish range in price from $18 up to $150. You have to be careful when purchasing discus fish for less than $18. Usually very cheap discus fish are low quality.
Can you keep angel fish with discus?
Angelfish are usually peaceful, but they can be aggressive when feeding and breeding. Discus fish are docile and may be deprived of food by angelfish. You can put them together but make sure the discus fish is eating.
Are discus fish smart?
I think most people would agree that discus, like all cichlids, show more intelligence that many other types of fish. For example, I once had three discus in a tank. Two paired off and started laying eggs. Naturally, whenever they had eggs they chased the third fish away from the part of the tank where the eggs were.
How do you keep discus fish happy?
These fish are very difficult to keep…
- Keep them in groups, as they are a shoaling species.
- Provide them with chemically clean water.
- Undertake weekly water changes of a minimum 25%.
- Install a fully mature biological filter.
- Maintain a consistent pH and hardness, as advised by the supplier.
What’s the best food for discus fish?
The 6 Best Food for Discus Fish – Reviews 2021
- Hikari USA Inc. Tropical Discus Bio-Gold – Best Overall.
- Seachem NutriDiet Discus Flakes – Best Value. Check Latest Price.
- Sera 307 Discus Granules – Premium Choice. Check Latest Price.
- Cobalt Discus Hans Flakes.
- Ocean Nutrition Discus Flakes.
- Omega One Discus Sinking Pellets.
