Discus Cichlids
Discus Cichlid Fish Care
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| Water | Freshwater |
| Temperature | 75-86°F (24-30°C) |
| Illumination | Medium |
| pH | 6.5 |
| Size (wild) | up to 20cm (8 in) |
| Tank Setup | Add peat to water. Have well planted tank and allow swimming space in center of tank. Tank should be deep. Change ¼ of water every four weeks |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Distribution | Amazon Basin |
| Shape | Disk shaped body, small mouth |
| Color | Varied between species and strain |
| Feeding | Live food and small amount of plant food |
| behavior | Very peaceable large cichlid. |
| Compatibility | young form schools. Mature fish are territorial. Only suitable for a species tank |
| Breeding | Eggs hatch after 50 hours and are transported to leaves buy the parents. The larvae feed on a viscous secretion from the parents skin. |
