Introduction of the Discus fish

The king of the aquarium is the Discus fish.

Discus fish are beautiful freshwater aquarium fish that rival the most exotic marine fish.

The Discus, formerly known as the Pompadour fish, comes from the Amazon and its tributaries and has traveled a long way to grace our aquariums. The Discus has been bred to a rainbow of color varieties, ranging from the solid strong blue of the cobalt-blue (shown) to the bright yellow of the Golden Yellow and the crimson of the Red Melon, and is always a striking specimen even in its native reddish-brown striped hues. Pigeon Blood, Red Panda, White Diamond, and Brilliant Turquoise are just a few of the exotic strains available.

For many aquarium hobbyist, the Discus fish tank is the jewel of the Fish room.

 

But some do stay away from this majestic fish, due to “it’s an advance hobby fish”.  That is true 30 years ago, where most Discus fish are from the wild.  Where water conditions are too hard to replicate inside of your aquariums.  Since than the Discus Fish have evolved.  In the last many years, breeders from around the world has pickup the Discus fish as one of the most pride fish.  Today most Discus fish are imported from Asia (more colorful string), and EU (more natural string).  As most Discus sold are now tank raised, they are now more easy to care for.

Lucky us, we now get to enjoy the Majestic King of the aquarium Discus fish!  With few basics and understanding any one can enjoy this beauty in your aquarium.  (good water, good water, good water change).