Optimal Discus Fish Water Parameters
I’m not a chemist and every time I altered water chemistry it came back to bite me. After many years of trial and allot of errors I came to...
Changing the Water and Keeping it Clean
Clean water is a key to discus health. A clean tank with a constant exchange of new, fresh water will work wonders for your discus' health. In this article,...
The Ideal Water Temperature for Discus
f you maintain a steady temperature in your tank, you can actually help keep your discus healthy. In this article, we'll give you everything you want to know about...
Water Storage
Besides your fish tank and filter, clean water is especially important for your discus. In this article, we'll give you suggestions on how to effectively store your discus' water. THE...
Suggestions about Discus Water
USE CHLORINE OR CHLORAMINE REMOVER Cities often put chlorine and chloramine in their water, bu this could burn your discus' gills. You can easily solve this problem by using chlorine...
Filtration Basics
WHAT ARE THE THREE MAIN TYPES OF AQUARIUM FILTRATION SYSTEMS? 1. Chemical filtration systems In these systems, carbon, resins, or other chemicals act as a magnet to pull impurities out of...
Reverse Osmosis Filtration
WHAT IS REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) FILTRATION? Reverse osmosis (RO) filters water by pressing it against a semipermeable membrane that allows only water molecules enter, but halts minerals, trace elements, and...
Cycling the Aquarium
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THAT I CYCLE MY DISCUS AQUARIUM? Discus are delicate creatures requiring very clean water, and cycling your aquarium will help you achieve that. Cycling the aquarium...
Water Testing Kits
One of the most important things you need to buy for your discus aquarium is a water test kit. It will help you make sure that your water is...
The Nitrogen Cycle
When fish food decomposes or when fish excrete waste, nitrogen compounds are released into your tank's water. The compounds are broken down into other compounds by bacteria. The final...
