The guide that you are now reading is the result of many years of experience and research in the field of discus fish care. The Golden Book of Discus Fish Care caters to both beginners and experts and excludes no aquarist.
The book is split into two parts. The first part of the book deals with preliminary considerations of buying and taking care of discus fish. For a precise description and history of this fish species, you may read the section “Meet the Pompadour Fish”. For specific information on the geographical roots and the different strains of the discus fish, turn to the section “Getting to Know the Discus”.
To avoid any confusion over what kind of tropical fish the discus is, I’ve prepared a special section for first time aquarists who may want to take care of discus fish, but are afraid to do so because of the common misconception that discus fish are too hard to take care of; read the section “Demystifying Discus Care” for more information.
The second part of the book provides in-depth information, tips, and essential guidelines for discus fish care. For more information on water temperature requirements, read the section “Understanding Temperature Requirements”. For the first time aquarists who are unaware of ammonia and its impact on tank water, read the section “The Nitrogen Conundrum”. Additional information on the discus’ diet and common diseases that affect this species can be found in the sections “Discus Fish Nutritional Guidelines” and “Dealing With Diseases”.
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- A complete guide to caring for these exotic fish from the Amazon Basin.
- The 5 things new aquarists must know about the discus fish before buying them.
- When and when not to add more discus fish to an existing species tank or community tank.
- How to improve water quality with a simple process that requires only a few minutes of your time
- The importance of understanding the relationship between the nitrogen cycle, ammonia content, and the pH level of tank water.
- How to differentiate between wild Heckel discus and hybrids from another discus species!
- The 6 surefire ways that you can ensure that your discus fish will feel right at home in their new tank.
- An entire chapter is devoted to water quality and water maintenance.
- Why it essential to check water temperature regularly
- A complete guide to water heaters and thermometers for tanks.
- Which type of submersible heater is best for a freshwater tank and why
- Why the wrong type of water clarifier and buffers can make water toxic for discus fish
- How to prevent "New Tank Syndrome" from claiming new discus fish.
- Which type of food is best for discus fish and which ones will harm your precious new pets.
- Where to find the best specimens and how to spot healthy discus fish.
- A crash course on the history of discus fish and how the different species came to be.
- All about water hardness and how it affects discus fish.
- What to do if one or more discus fish are sick and how to prevent a mass infection from occurring.
- The importance of quarantining and establishing a species tank for hardy specimens.
- All about the requirements of breeding discus.
- An entire chapter devoted to understanding the essentials of the perfect freshwater tank.
- How to pick the right combination of filtration systems for your new discus tank.
- How to use an under-gravel filter.
- How to balance your fish's diet.
- How to deal with common diseases.
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