How hard are they to keep?
To be successful with Discus you must provide excellent water conditions, if the conditions are correct then you will be successful. A rewarding fish to keep for an experienced fishkeeper.
What is its maximum size?
Discus grow to around 6 inches
Discus grow to around 6 inches
Where are they from?
They are native to the Amazon river basin in South America.
They are native to the Amazon river basin in South America.
What are the ideal water conditions?
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).
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).



