Wild Mangal Discus
$160.00
If you are a collector that enjoys a wild yellow and brown toned discus with a beautiful black halo, look no further. In planted tank environments, these discus often exhibit vertical stress bars. However in bare-bottom conditions with good lighting, the bars disappear.
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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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One month in his new home and this wild mangel is stunning.
My wife is still crushed about the Royal Heckel. He was a beauty. The Penang has been a bully since hitting the water. The Eruption ju...More
Hi Michael,
My wife is still crushed about the Royal Heckel. He was a beauty. The Penang has been a bully since hitting the water. The Eruption just got off it's side. The Ica must still be stressed out because of his color. Here's a bunch of pictures.
Cheers,
My tank is almost back to perfect. I'll take a pic later today and share. Gonna be ordering some more rams and plants soon
The fish arrived just before noon central. The box looked like it had a bit of damage but the Styrofoam was in tact. I acclimated the fish but it looks like 1 is still struggling and is pale in color.
Thanks for checking in. I have been quite happy with the discus I ordered back in December. You continue to have the best selection of un...More
Thanks for checking in. I have been quite happy with the discus I ordered back in December. You continue to have the best selection of unique discus anywhere. I felt that I received fish that were at least as big as what I paid for, and that is commendable.
Two things are keeping me from placing another order. Since you asked, I'm happy to share my perspective, which may help you.
The increased threshold from $400-$600 spent to qualify for free shipping is an absolute crusher for most people. For me to be spending $600 to qualify for free shipping is just not practical at this point.
The unpredictability with regards to when the fish will be shipped is a big challenge for working people. I can put a preference, but it would be helpful to lock in a shipment date. Let's be honest, if I spend upwards of $500 on a shipment, I'd like it to arrive on my day off rather than sit on my porch for 6 hours.
With that being said, I still might place another order in the coming weeks despite running out of space. I am particularly interested in an albino solid yellow strain with dark base. Thanks for asking my opinion.
Best wishes,
Michael
From Michael:
Hi Michael, thank you for your thoughtful email. It's great hearing from you, and congrats on your discus collection. Your fish look absolutely spectacular. Let me address each of your points.
1) Please point me to another discus seller that even offers free shipping in the first place. You won't find one because I'm the only one in existence. Discus.com guarantees customers the lowest possible price without jeopardizing fish quality due to the competitive relationships we have with our shipping accounts (mass volume) and overseas breeders. This winning formula is our secret recipe that enables Discus.com to be the #1 discus seller in the world. At the end of the day, you won't find a better price point than what we offer. (Trust me, I've looked.)
2) We require a degree of flexibility from our customers, and they understand this. We are not in the business of selling furniture or computer equipment. Due to the complexities involved with shipping live tropical animals, circumstances may change up until the moment a customer's order is packed. For example, if we deem that certain specimens will not survive a trip, we would rather delay or cancel an order altogether rather than ship an order that will contain casualties.
Let me know if you have any questions. Very truly yours, Michael Li
So beautiful!!
Michael, thanks for the shipment! Fish look great. Wonderful choices. Golden Nugget is hiding but looked good last night.
I received my blue sapphire and 2 wild mangals. Fish doing great eating well. Very healthy and beautiful. Great support from Mike after you receive them. Will definitely buy more.
It looks like my new Mangal discus colony has already made a new friend!
These lovely mangal discus are some of my favorites in the most recent batch I ordered.
Thank you very much. You definitely made it an awesome experience from start to finish.