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The Origins of Discus Fish
It goes without saying that discus fish are the incontrovertible kings of the freshwater aquarium. This eponym can be attributed... read more
The Natural Habitat of the Discus Fish
Introduction Discus fish are widely recognized as some of the most colorful freshwater aquarium fish, which makes them incredibly popular among... read more
A Brief Timeline of the Discus Fish
THE FIRST DISCOVERY Johannes Baptist Natterer and Johann Jacob Heckel's efforts during the Nineteenth Century led to the discovery of the... read more
How do Discus Rise and Sink in Water?
Fish are a bit like birds or flying insects: They have built-in mechanisms that allow them to move up and... read more
Other Species Similar to Discus
WHAT OTHER SPECIES ARE SIMILAR TO DISCUS? Discus are similar to cichlids, which include the waroo triangle cichlid and chocolate cichlid.... read more
A Timeline of the Discus Industry
Dr. Johann Jacob Heckel was the first scientist to write about the discus in 1840. He discovered the Heckel discus,... read more
All About the Wattley Turquoise Discus
THE WATTLEY TURQUOISE The Wattley Turquoise Discus, also known as the Coerulea Regarded as one of the pioneers of discus breeding, Jack... read more
Discus Social Behavior, Feeding, and Breeding Basics
The discus were originally discovered in the Amazon River. They are part of a group of fish known as cichlids,... read more
Discus Strains and Their Differences
FOUR MAIN SUBSPECIES Diverse subspecies and variations of discus are available. The four main subspecies of discus fish are: Green Discus Green Diamond... read more
A history of the discus fish industry in the United States
Discus fish (Symphysodon spp.) first became popular in the United States in the 1950s, when they were first imported from... read more
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