High Bodied Blue Cobalt Discus

High Bodied Blue Cobalt Discus

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In the heart of a dense forest, there was a blue rock with purple hues that sat alone in a clearing. Many had stumbled upon it, but few dared to approach it. The rock seemed to have a strange aura, one that emanated an eerie energy that kept people at bay.

One day, a curious traveler by the name of Sam came upon the blue rock. He had heard rumors of its mysterious powers and wanted to see for himself what all the fuss was about. As he approached the rock, he noticed a strange shimmer in the air around it, as if the rock was emanating some sort of energy.

Sam reached out to touch the rock, but as soon as his hand made contact, he was suddenly transported to a strange and unknown place. He found himself standing in the middle of a vast, barren wasteland, with no idea of how he had gotten there.

As he wandered the wasteland, he began to see strange visions. He saw images of people from another time and place, and heard their voices whispering secrets to him. He saw a great battle taking place between two armies, and he witnessed the rise and fall of entire civilizations.

As the visions faded, Sam found himself back in the clearing, standing before the blue rock once again. He was disoriented and confused, but he couldn’t shake the feeling that he had just experienced something incredible.

Over time, Sam returned to the blue rock again and again, each time experiencing new visions and strange energies. He began to understand that the rock was a portal to another world, one that he could explore and learn from.

And so, Sam became a traveler between worlds, journeying through the blue rock with purple hues to discover the secrets of the universe. And though he never quite understood the true nature of the rock, he knew that its power was something beyond human comprehension.

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2 reviews for High Bodied Blue Cobalt Discus

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    Andrew N., San Jose, CA (Verified Customer) January 29, 2022
    March 20, 2022

    Just an update pix on the fish.

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    Gordon L., Goshen, KY (Verified Customer) October 23, 2021
    October 31, 2021
    Michael, thank you so much for caring about your customer's experience. My wife and I are beyond thrilled with our new tank friends. The "Cobalt Blue"...More

    Michael, thank you so much for caring about your customer's experience. My wife and I are beyond thrilled with our new tank friends. The "Cobalt Blue" is a gorgeous creature we are totally captivated by. The other 2 are awesome as well although the youngest of the 3 seems to be lagging the others in his acclimation. Lights are still off and all 3 have eaten.



    I'm happy to share some pictures of them and my tank. I was disheartened to learn that an additional separate tank would be preferred way to work them into general population. I do have plans for a 3rd tank down the road, but did not have a spare tank to facilitate this approach. Hope they're okay.



    I've attached some images.


    If you see anything that strikes a concern, please don't hesitate. The tank is just a month old and I'm learning so much.



    Sincerely,


    Gordon


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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.

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