Assorted Discus 8-10cm The best way to keep your discus happy is by maintaining a high water temperature. We suggest keeping it between 85 and 86°F. This is because discus are used to these temperatures in the farms where they come from, and lowering it can stress them out. When the water is warm, your discus will be more active, grow faster, and display vibrant colors. So, if you want to care for your discus successfully, be open to making this adjustment, even if it’s different from your usual fish care routine. When it comes to other tank conditions, pH and water hardness are important factors to consider. We’ve found that discus thrive when the pH levels are between 6.8 and 7.6, regardless of whether they are wild-caught or captive-bred. As for water hardness, discus generally prefer soft to medium levels. German-bred discus can handle higher pH and harder water. If you’re breeding discus fry, you’ll need lower pH and water hardness, but if you’re keeping them for pleasure, these factors are less crucial. When choosing tank mates for your discus, make sure they can tolerate high temperatures and won’t outcompete the discus for food. Discus are slow eaters, so avoid pairing them with fast fish like barbs or tetras. Instead, consider setting up a discus-only tank initially and gradually introducing compatible tank mates like cardinal tetras, Sterbai cory catfish, or a bristlenose pleco. Just be careful not to overcrowd the tank, as this can impact the discus’ nutrition. Pictures are of the fish that are actually in store the fish will be sent will be a mix of colours All sizes of fish are approx
