Striated Cuipeua Cross Discus
$233.00 – $285.00
There once was a painter named Isaac. He was a master of his craft, but he had fallen on hard times. His paintings no longer sold like they used to, and he struggled to make ends meet. But Isaac refused to give up his passion, despite the difficulties he faced.
One day, Isaac received an invitation to paint a mural at a local community center. The mural was to be a celebration of nature and the beauty of life. The colors he was asked to use were brown, burgundy, and green.
Isaac was excited about the project, but he had no money to buy the materials he needed. He went to the local art store, hoping to convince the owner to lend him the paints and brushes he needed. But the owner was skeptical, knowing that Isaac had no money to pay him back.
Just when Isaac was about to give up, a woman walked into the store. She overheard their conversation and asked Isaac what he needed. Isaac explained his situation, and the woman offered to pay for the paints and brushes he needed.
Isaac was grateful beyond words. He promised the woman that he would create a masterpiece that would honor her generosity.
Isaac worked tirelessly on the mural. He mixed the colors of brown, burgundy, and green to create a stunning portrayal of nature. Trees, flowers, and animals filled the wall, each stroke of Isaac’s brush reflecting his love for life.
As Isaac stepped back to admire his work, tears welled up in his eyes. He realized that the mural was not just a celebration of nature, but a celebration of the kindness and generosity of the woman who had helped him.
The mural was a huge success. The community center was filled with people admiring Isaac’s work, and they all wanted to know who had created it. Isaac proudly told them about the woman who had made it all possible.
As time passed, Isaac’s luck changed. His paintings began to sell again, and he found himself with a newfound appreciation for the beauty of life. But he never forgot the woman who had helped him when he needed it the most.
Years later, when the woman passed away, Isaac painted a portrait of her. He used the colors of brown, burgundy, and green to capture her spirit and the generosity she had shown him. The painting became a cherished memory of the woman who had changed his life forever.
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Category | Rating |
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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:
Blackworms: Free USPS Postal Shipping Plants: $10 FedEx Priority Shipping, Minimum Order: $15 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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