Brilliant Blue Straight-Line Turquoise Discus, Proven Breeding Pair

Brilliant Blue Straight-Line Turquoise Discus, Proven Breeding Pair

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In a small village by the sea, there lived a young woman named Lily. She was known for her beauty and grace, and many young men in the village had tried to win her heart. But Lily had eyes only for one man – a handsome fisherman named Jack.

Jack and Lily had grown up together, and they had been close friends for as long as they could remember. As they grew older, their friendship blossomed into something more, and they fell deeply in love.

One day, as they walked along the shore, Jack gave Lily a beautiful blue necklace. The necklace was made of delicate blue stones that shimmered in the sunlight, and it matched the color of Lily’s eyes perfectly.

Lily was overjoyed, and she wore the necklace everywhere she went. It became a symbol of their love, and she cherished it deeply.

But their happiness was not to last. One day, a terrible storm struck the village, and Jack was lost at sea. Lily was devastated, and she clung to the blue necklace as a reminder of their love.

Years passed, and Lily never forgot about Jack. She lived a quiet life by the sea, and she often visited the shore where she and Jack had spent so much time together. She would sit on the sand and stare out at the waves, thinking of him and the love they had shared.

One day, as she was walking along the shore, she saw a man in the distance. As he got closer, she realized that it was Jack! He had been lost at sea all these years, but he had finally found his way back to her.

As they embraced, Lily noticed something around Jack’s neck. It was the blue necklace she had thought lost forever. Jack explained that he had found it tangled in a net on his boat, and he had kept it with him all these years as a reminder of their love.

Tears streamed down Lily’s face as she realized that their love was still as strong as ever. They spent the rest of their days together, with the blue necklace as a symbol of the love that had brought them back together.

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1 review for Brilliant Blue Straight-Line Turquoise Discus, Proven Breeding Pair

    Brilliant Blue Straight-Line Turquoise Discus, Proven Breeding Pair photo review
    Leah H., Lander, WY (Verified Customer) December 12, 2021
    December 19, 2021

    These 3 are doing great!! How much salt for the 30 gallons? Will aquarium salt work too?


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Category Rating
Care Level: Moderate, see our Learning Center for comprehensive care.
Temperament: Peaceful
Color Form: Huge variety available
Lifespan: 15-25 Years
Adult Size: 8-12 inches
Diet: Omnivorous
Family: Cichlidae
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Tank Set-Up: Bare-bottom, or Intermediate
Compatibility: Often compatible



Natural Habitat for Discus

Discus are found in floodplain lakes and flooded forests of the lowland Amazon River basin and some of its tributaries, including the Rio Negro.  These areas experience extreme changes in water level due to seasonal flooding.  Discus tend to congregate near fallen trees, known as “galhadas”, along the shore.  They prefer quiet water, and are rarely found in areas where there is strong current or wave action.

Discus Water Requirements

Discus prefer warm, soft, acidic water.  pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0, with hardness between 1° and 4° dKH (18 to 70 ppm).  Temperature should be kept between 82° and 89° F. Water conditions for both wild and hybrid discus are the same. While captive bred discus can be kept in dechlorinated tap water  reverse osmosis or deionized water supplemented will ensure the the best conditions. Discus require pristine water quality, and depending on the filtration system being used, a weekly or bi-weekly water change of 10% to 25% is highly recommended. Don’t forget to treat tap water with conditioner before refilling your aquarium!  

Housing Requirements for Discus

Discus grow to be quite large, and full sized discus will require an aquarium of 50 gallons or larger when they reach adult size.  Tall aquariums are best, to accommodate their body shape.  Current should be gentle, and décor if used at all should include large broadleaf plants and driftwood that is arranged vertically to simulate downed branches and trees.  A few floating plants can also be added to provide shaded areas and cover. Substrate should be fine to medium grade and smooth surfaced, as discus like to forage along the bottom for food.

Discus Behavior/Compatibility

Discus are generally calm, peaceful fish, but as cichlids they can be aggressive toward one another, especially when attempting to pair off and spawn.  Shy or submissive fish should be removed if they are unable to compete. Most serious hobbyists do not mix their discus with too many other species. However, suitable aquarium mates include cardinal tetras, neons, emperor and rummy nose tetras, as well as clown loaches and dwarf cichlids such as rams and Apistogramma species. All of these fish tolerate the high temperatures and low pH/hardness required by discus.  

What do Discus Eat?

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 freeze dried black worms, beefheart, frozen blood worms, and a variety of pellet and flake food. Frozen and live foods may be fed as treats or to help induce spawning.  For best results, rotate their diet daily and feed only what they can consume in 2 to 3 minutes, once or twice a day.

Discus Breeding Level – Difficult

Captive bred discus will pair up and spawn relatively easily, but young, inexperienced parents may eat their eggs the first few times, particularly if other fish are present.  After hatching the young feed on heavy body mucus secreted by the parents for a few days until they begin to free-swim.  Parents will transfer the young back and forth several times a day.

Q: How are your stated fish measurements conducted?

A: All measurements are made from tip of nose to end of tail. Photographs are representative of the strain or variety, and not the exact specimens that will be shipped.

Q: How do I make a purchase?

A: Every discus you see on our website is available for immediate purchase and ready to be shipped to you. Click the “Add to Cart” button on your desired products, adjust your quantities, and follow the checkout instructions. We honor all special requests. Please allow a 2-day minimum handling period for discus.

Shipping Tiers for Live Tropical Fish: 

  • Discus/Altum orders over $600: choice of a free gift of a breeding cone or t-shirt. Use the promo code BONUS-CONE after adding your selection to your cart.

Blackworms: Free USPS Postal Shipping

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International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to purchasing.

 

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