I only have 2 tanks with discus, and man , it takes me hours per day doing water changes and maintenance. I’m an experienced fish keeper, so I was prepared and ready for this. It’s been tough but I love devoting time to my fish.
@@MikeeRogersim pretty sure you dont need to change their water that much. A healthy natural tank should not need that many water changes. Like once a week or every two weeks is normal but daily water changes is just a sign of a paranoid fish keeper.
@@MikeeRogers Invest lots of money RO water over powered filter and add quality medi to the filter .Also test the water frequently and learn about parasites that discus can get and how to treat them I think once a day water changes are excessive and can actually be stresful I think once or twice a week is plenty. Also get the discus from a reputable store that have quality discus . The hardier ones are the german bred discus. If you do this you really shouldn't have any issues with the tank.
Thank you I have 5 discus in my 600 liter aquarium with also a group of angel fish.. they are doing great but my angels are more agressive on the food so the discus are eating a little bit less so thats my worry point right now. But aside that its lovely to see
We are sharing knowledge base. If you disagree, rather than criticising, share how you have optimised for small discus? Also which farms have you visited?
Biggest issues with Discus are bacteria and water change. If you can handle these two factors well, you may have a good start. It is absolutely right that larger discus are easier to care for as they are less afraid of environments, and small discus tends to stun growth if didn’t manage well. Discus is the most majestic and beautiful fish I had kept, but you need to listen to expert’s advices to prevent disappointment.
Hi OZ Discus.I have been following your vlog for quite long and thank you so much for a lot of information I gained. I just have one question, is it OK to keep my discus at 25 -26 celsius? In my country, the electric bills is quite high especially during winter so I am thinking of keeping my tank at this temperature. thanks a lot in advance...
Discus will not die at 25-26 degrees, however that isnt a comfortable temperature for them naturally. I can recommend you adding a heater to at least give them 28 degrees so its comfortable for them. A few degrees isnt going to be hefty on the electric bill but you’ll want to make sure your fishy friends have comfort than to feel like they need to freeze daily.
What type of fish did that guy put with his 15 discus? I'd like to set up a discus tank with only tetras (cardinal or rummy nose). I hope that will work out.
Tetras are fine but neon and cardinals, even rummy nose will become food in 2-3 yrs time when discus turn adult. If you are wanting to keep these smaller species long term, try fish like congo tetras, torpedo barbs etc. they grow larger. But remember, when you add other species, temp cannot be over 28 degrees
Thinking about discus after keeping African cichlids for 30 years and recently was given a 110 gallon bow front which is my first tank in 3 years after getting rid of all my tanks . I've started collecting the rest of everything and wondering if my filtration systems are enough for discus. 1 fluval fx6 and 1 ehiem professional 2 canister. I have 2 wave makers if needed. I've gotten everything free on marketplace which saved me a lot and have to buy a few things now but my filtration for discus is my concern. Is it enough? These 2 filters are quite large and have great reviews. Any info would be appreciated
Those are some of the best cannisters in the market and more than enough to power a 110 gallon. However, cannister filters are nothing more than the volume box without the right media in it. I recommend the use of Marine Pure Balls in the filter, and if the size of the basket allows, even Marine Pure Blocks (you can cut this up to fit). Sponge and wool at the upper layers. Alternatively, you can consider 1 cannister (FX6 for biological) and the eHeim for mechanical filtration. For the Biological, no need to constantly clean. Once every 6 months with Marine pure is fine. Wave makers an advantage to blow at the bottom of the tank to keep the bare bottom clean or just below the water line for surface agitation. All good items to have. Our best wishes but you seem to have the right tools to begin.Dont forget to be patient to cycle the tank.
Yes this is natural for all pigeon based discus. Its a natural camouflage response to dark environments. To reduce peppring, have a bright white background tank, and low light source. You will find none to very little peppring if you achieve this.
When you say to allow approx. 40 liter per discus, does this mean ONLY the discus alone and NO other fish? Or, there can also be other small fish in the tank? So, for a 200 liter tank, we can have 5 discus in "addition" to the other discus friendly fish? Thanks!
im loving the channel, so much good tips e information. I have e 100 gallon tank with a 50 gallon sump, I do 30% water chance twice a week, how many discus do you guys would say I can keep ? cheers from Brazil.
Yes a shame we wont have many German breeds. However Ive never had issues with this mix. If you properly quarantine and be patient. Some people PP their fish and QT them before the mix.
@@OZDiscus from what ive read it seems that its a hit and miss. im still having second thoughts about it but i know that i have to do it eventually. cheers from 🇨🇦
@@OZDiscusI have 2 more questions can guppies be with discus? If the discus are smaller babies? Only prob is different temperature but I wanna know. And will a discus pair breed in the tank even if its other discuses there?
@@Anonymous11Jj Hi, sadly, no. Guppies do prefer cooler waters and unfortunately, the tails of guppies are just too appetising for Discus. Whilst Discus are very tame fish, they are after all a cichlid and will hunt their food. Even neon tetras and rummy noses posses as food eventually for discus. I suggest larger species such as Congo tetras or a variety of Rainbow Fish to be better shoal fish in a Discus tank. Other than this, corys and catfishes are generally good companion for discus. You can also have geophagus, uarus and even black ghost knife fish with Discus. Regarding your second question, they will breed in a community tank but you will not be successful raising the fry or even getting beyond hatching stages in a community tank. The breeding process for discus is sacred and the parents become very paternal and maternal and will eat their own eggs and fry if they feel that their spawn is in danger of other fish. Good luck !!
Hello, good to know all the details but what worries me is Every aquarium I visit have discus in a veey small fish tanks, I have never seen a seller keep discus in atleast a 50 gallon tank, all i have seen is barely a 10 to 20 gallon tank overall It's us hobbyist are setting up 50 gallon and 100 gallon tanks
It is true that some shops tend to keep their fish in less than ideal sized tanks. This is usually because the fish is only going to be in the store for a short period of time. I cant profess to having them in minimum 50 gallon but our tanks are minimum 35 gallons up to 125 gallons for our Discus.
I was considering changing my Malawi tank to a Discus tank, but 3-6 water changes a day???? Sod that ! I think I’ll stick to Malawi and stick to doing a 45% water change once every week.
just subbed . Ummm my way of keeping discus is very diferent to yours ive got four discus that i bought juevenile now they are adult in an aquarium with 3 angel fish siamese algae eaters a school of red and black phantom tetra a school of rummy nose and a 5 skulll creek rainbow fish in a 200 litre aquarium for 2.5 years. i clean my over power canister filte once a month and do a water change once every so weeks.
@@OZDiscus I am not having any issues though I am upgrading to a 400 litre tank so i Can add more and enjoy them better. Though I test my water daily and i have uv steriliser ro water and an osae biomaster 850 running on the tank.
well the first thing you should do is have the right conditions of water. modern disus are breed in a ph 7 /7.5 .not lick yrs ago keeping discus in a ph7/7.5 stops all disease,s . discus love a well planted tank so all those empty boring tanks are not the way to keep them there amason fish and like cover . the right temp is 27 c .discuc love a mixed tank of small calm fish . we,ve keep discus 35 yrs and never had any problems
Was planning to visit next week. But, Now I'm so afraid. These fishes are very high maintenance. I'll have them when I can allocate some time for them.
Sometimes its not about jumping into a hobby. We’re glad we can also help show how much commitment is required to support and keep discus healthy. Discus arent hard to keep but they do take time. Feel free to drop in, no harm in looking and asking more questions. 👍
A lot of these pointers are half truth. Yes discuss with small size about 4 months old need water changes but not like 6 to 8 per day its max 1 change per day (50% water change) if you are keeping barebottom tank And you can keep 1-2 discus per 10 gallon of water means a 150 liter tank can hold up to 4-6 discus of medium size... I have successfully grown even two months of discus. And in planted aquarium you can change 50% water twice in a week for 150 liter tank since well planted tank with canister filter having good bacteria can break nitrogen in to nitrate and plants can consume that extra nitrate. Dont know why he is suggesting otherwise in this video but most info is half truth. Some people online recommend to buy big size discus since its profitable for them. YOu can start with 4-6 months of discus if you have 150 liter tank with canister filter that cycles water 5-6 times per hour and if you know how to handle discus. Morever discus give you time to treamtment and not like other fishes who suddenly die.So Discus are not hard to keep in right hands.
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This is so helpful. We are starting a 150 gallon discus tank and I can't wait to learn more on your site!
I only have 2 tanks with discus, and man , it takes me hours per day doing water changes and maintenance. I’m an experienced fish keeper, so I was prepared and ready for this. It’s been tough but I love devoting time to my fish.
This hobby is challenging but also very rewarding. Keep at it. You will enjoy the learning curve and seeing it work with your fish :)
Curious, does this add a lot to your water bill? Never knew you had to change daily. Been wanting a discus tank but this is too much for me lol
I only do once a week and they are thriving
@@MikeeRogersim pretty sure you dont need to change their water that much. A healthy natural tank should not need that many water changes. Like once a week or every two weeks is normal but daily water changes is just a sign of a paranoid fish keeper.
@@MikeeRogers Invest lots of money RO water over powered filter and add quality medi to the filter .Also test the water frequently and learn about parasites that discus can get and how to treat them I think once a day water changes are excessive and can actually be stresful I think once or twice a week is plenty. Also get the discus from a reputable store that have quality discus . The hardier ones are the german bred discus. If you do this you really shouldn't have any issues with the tank.
Thank you I have 5 discus in my 600 liter aquarium with also a group of angel fish.. they are doing great but my angels are more agressive on the food so the discus are eating a little bit less so thats my worry point right now. But aside that its lovely to see
Thanks for this vedio, you are doing great job for discus hobbyists.
Thank you and glad it is helpful
If I lived in Sidney near your store, I’d seriously consider setting up a discus tank . But alas, I’m in Texas.
Excellent information & Advice. Thank you for sharing.👍👍👍👍👍
Our pleasure
@@OZDiscus
Sir can you do more videos on discus care & water changes/foods etc
Thanks you for the advice, want to upgrade from a 100L tank to a big discus tank.
Congrats
I hope you have gotten a bigger tank 🙏
3 to 6 water changes a day is absolute nonsense.
We are sharing knowledge base. If you disagree, rather than criticising, share how you have optimised for small discus?
Also which farms have you visited?
He is right! That's for smaller fish and definitely boost the growth rate of smaller fishes
Biggest issues with Discus are bacteria and water change. If you can handle these two factors well, you may have a good start.
It is absolutely right that larger discus are easier to care for as they are less afraid of environments, and small discus tends to stun growth if didn’t manage well.
Discus is the most majestic and beautiful fish I had kept, but you need to listen to expert’s advices to prevent disappointment.
Hi OZ Discus.I have been following your vlog for quite long and thank you so much for a lot of information I gained. I just have one question, is it OK to keep my discus at 25 -26 celsius? In my country, the electric bills is quite high especially during winter so I am thinking of keeping my tank at this temperature. thanks a lot in advance...
Discus will not die at 25-26 degrees, however that isnt a comfortable temperature for them naturally. I can recommend you adding a heater to at least give them 28 degrees so its comfortable for them. A few degrees isnt going to be hefty on the electric bill but you’ll want to make sure your fishy friends have comfort than to feel like they need to freeze daily.
Best Quality and Healthy Discus Fish Love Form India 😍😍
Thank you Vaibhav
Do you do business with Jack Watley discus?
What type of fish did that guy put with his 15 discus? I'd like to set up a discus tank with only tetras (cardinal or rummy nose). I hope that will work out.
Tetras are fine but neon and cardinals, even rummy nose will become food in 2-3 yrs time when discus turn adult. If you are wanting to keep these smaller species long term, try fish like congo tetras, torpedo barbs etc. they grow larger. But remember, when you add other species, temp cannot be over 28 degrees
Thinking about discus after keeping African cichlids for 30 years and recently was given a 110 gallon bow front which is my first tank in 3 years after getting rid of all my tanks .
I've started collecting the rest of everything and wondering if my filtration systems are enough for discus.
1 fluval fx6 and 1 ehiem professional 2 canister. I have 2 wave makers if needed. I've gotten everything free on marketplace which saved me a lot and have to buy a few things now but my filtration for discus is my concern.
Is it enough? These 2 filters are quite large and have great reviews.
Any info would be appreciated
Those are some of the best cannisters in the market and more than enough to power a 110 gallon. However, cannister filters are nothing more than the volume box without the right media in it. I recommend the use of Marine Pure Balls in the filter, and if the size of the basket allows, even Marine Pure Blocks (you can cut this up to fit). Sponge and wool at the upper layers. Alternatively, you can consider 1 cannister (FX6 for biological) and the eHeim for mechanical filtration. For the Biological, no need to constantly clean. Once every 6 months with Marine pure is fine. Wave makers an advantage to blow at the bottom of the tank to keep the bare bottom clean or just below the water line for surface agitation. All good items to have. Our best wishes but you seem to have the right tools to begin.Dont forget to be patient to cycle the tank.
@@OZDiscus I use seachem matrix for my biological filtration and buy thae ada sponges forgot what they are called.
Any ideas on why discus are peppering?
Yes this is natural for all pigeon based discus. Its a natural camouflage response to dark environments. To reduce peppring, have a bright white background tank, and low light source. You will find none to very little peppring if you achieve this.
How many discus can I keep in 6ft long , 2.5ft high and 1.5ft wide tank
When you say to allow approx. 40 liter per discus, does this mean ONLY the discus alone and NO other fish? Or, there can also be other small fish in the tank? So, for a 200 liter tank, we can have 5 discus in "addition" to the other discus friendly fish? Thanks!
Correct. So the other fish you should look up their requirements and deduct from there
im loving the channel, so much good tips e information. I have e 100 gallon tank with a 50 gallon sump, I do 30% water chance twice a week, how many discus do you guys would say I can keep ? cheers from Brazil.
Thank you. The rule of thumb is 40L per adult sized discus. 👍
since stendker is closing down. thoughts on mixing germans and asians? thanks!
Yes a shame we wont have many German breeds. However Ive never had issues with this mix. If you properly quarantine and be patient.
Some people PP their fish and QT them before the mix.
@@OZDiscus from what ive read it seems that its a hit and miss. im still having second thoughts about it but i know that i have to do it eventually. cheers from 🇨🇦
@@allenlfrancisco From what I understand it's usually the German strains that are lost when they're mixed, the Asian Discus are usually fine
Can smaller type of Bichirs go in with them?
Birchirs are quite take with discus. In my opinion yes
Exlent sir for information
Dear sir, please tell what is ideal water parameter for discuss ? And also make a video on this topic..
A lot of love from INDIA....❤❤❤
He just did in this video
I'm confused if the fish can get to about 10inches why is a 26 gallon tank sufficient? Also what would you recommend as the best temperature
It's not
is 240 liters aquarium enough for discus?
Yes you can have 6 comfortably
@@OZDiscusI have 2 more questions can guppies be with discus? If the discus are smaller babies? Only prob is different temperature but I wanna know. And will a discus pair breed in the tank even if its other discuses there?
@@Anonymous11Jj Hi, sadly, no. Guppies do prefer cooler waters and unfortunately, the tails of guppies are just too appetising for Discus. Whilst Discus are very tame fish, they are after all a cichlid and will hunt their food. Even neon tetras and rummy noses posses as food eventually for discus. I suggest larger species such as Congo tetras or a variety of Rainbow Fish to be better shoal fish in a Discus tank. Other than this, corys and catfishes are generally good companion for discus. You can also have geophagus, uarus and even black ghost knife fish with Discus.
Regarding your second question, they will breed in a community tank but you will not be successful raising the fry or even getting beyond hatching stages in a community tank. The breeding process for discus is sacred and the parents become very paternal and maternal and will eat their own eggs and fry if they feel that their spawn is in danger of other fish. Good luck !!
@@kelvinchang7655 Oh okey thanks alot! For the detailed answer I appreciate it alot!!!! Thanks alot. Now I know more😊
Thank you so much 💓
And thanks for subtitles 🤗
@@birdnat3727 pleasure :)
How can I buy discus from Ip discus site?I live in india
Contact Jeffrey Tan
do you export discuss to India
Sorry we dont export outside of Australia
Sam's discuss in pune a good place
he said "better antibodies to handle fluctuations in pH" 🙆
Hello, good to know all the details but what worries me is
Every aquarium I visit have discus in a veey small fish tanks, I have never seen a seller keep discus in atleast a 50 gallon tank, all i have seen is barely a 10 to 20 gallon tank overall
It's us hobbyist are setting up 50 gallon and 100 gallon tanks
It is true that some shops tend to keep their fish in less than ideal sized tanks. This is usually because the fish is only going to be in the store for a short period of time. I cant profess to having them in minimum 50 gallon but our tanks are minimum 35 gallons up to 125 gallons for our Discus.
@@OZDiscus thank you for explaining this
Thanks 👍
Can they be kept in 8.4 pH and 30 ppm nitrate?
Ph is too high for confort. Should be kept between 6.8-7.2 for domestics. Nitrare are best below 20ppm.
Nitrates are way too high, you need more water changes
@@Cichlid-Fever My tap water has high nitrates!
Spasibo...
Thank you
I was considering changing my Malawi tank to a Discus tank, but 3-6 water changes a day???? Sod that !
I think I’ll stick to Malawi and stick to doing a 45% water change once every week.
If you listened to the video, that frequency is only for small discus. If you want to have the flexibility, then go for larger discus.
He said 6 water changes a day 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 , next video please
Thats ok for breeders but it is nonsense too. Unless you have money and wasting money don’t care about lot
just subbed . Ummm my way of keeping discus is very diferent to yours ive got four discus that i bought juevenile now they are adult in an aquarium with 3 angel fish siamese algae eaters a school of red and black phantom tetra a school of rummy nose and a 5 skulll creek rainbow fish in a 200 litre aquarium for 2.5 years. i clean my over power canister filte once a month and do a water change once every so weeks.
If it works for you, thats great. They maybe alive and doing fine, its not optimum for the majority discus keepers for many reasons ive stated.
@@OZDiscus I am not having any issues though I am upgrading to a 400 litre tank so i Can add more and enjoy them better. Though I test my water daily and i have uv steriliser ro water and an osae biomaster 850 running on the tank.
30c is bacteria factory. 28.5c and they do fine. Bacteria has less chance to grow. This acures to adult discus for me.
Nice
Thank you.
don't mix discus from different sources.. if you do, QT for at least a month before introducing
well the first thing you should do is have the right conditions of water. modern disus are breed in a ph 7 /7.5 .not lick yrs ago keeping discus in a ph7/7.5 stops all disease,s . discus love a well planted tank so all those empty boring tanks are not the way to keep them there amason fish and like cover . the right temp is 27 c .discuc love a mixed tank of small calm fish . we,ve keep discus 35 yrs and never had any problems
30 degrees? Imagine paying that heating bill! 😅
Was planning to visit next week. But, Now I'm so afraid. These fishes are very high maintenance. I'll have them when I can allocate some time for them.
Sometimes its not about jumping into a hobby. We’re glad we can also help show how much commitment is required to support and keep discus healthy. Discus arent hard to keep but they do take time. Feel free to drop in, no harm in looking and asking more questions. 👍
A lot of these pointers are half truth.
Yes discuss with small size about 4 months old need water changes but not like 6 to 8 per day its max 1 change per day (50% water change) if you are keeping barebottom tank
And you can keep 1-2 discus per 10 gallon of water means a 150 liter tank can hold up to 4-6 discus of medium size...
I have successfully grown even two months of discus. And in planted aquarium you can change 50% water twice in a week for 150 liter tank since well planted tank with canister filter having good bacteria can break nitrogen in to nitrate and plants can consume that extra nitrate. Dont know why he is suggesting otherwise in this video but most info is half truth.
Some people online recommend to buy big size discus since its profitable for them. YOu can start with 4-6 months of discus if you have 150 liter tank with canister filter that cycles water 5-6 times per hour and if you know how to handle discus. Morever discus give you time to treamtment and not like other fishes who suddenly die.So Discus are not hard to keep in right hands.
I agree, a baby fish are boring and shouldn't be kept as a main stock in fishstores
First theres Wild and Hybrids Discus . Most of your recommendations are for Hybrids Discus and dont apply to Wild Discus. Just a heads up.
Pls feel free to share your tips with Wild Discus. Thank you for the heads up.
2:13 Didn't really answer the question.
What question are you aiming to learn?
My snake skin started to eat my neon tetras.
Love from India 🌹🙏🏻🌷🥰👌🏻
Thank you and right back at you from Australia
1:08 3-6 per day, what the actually….