How To Care Discus Fish | Urdu/Hindi Introduction Hello all, I have comprised a caresheet on Discus fish after a lot of research. The intention of this care sheet is to invite others to share in our love of this peaceful, beautiful species of Cichlid. I want to be able to inform others that the care of these fish is not as mysterious and unattainable as some would think. Providing the correct care, you should be able to enjoy this part of fishkeeping. Anything new to add would be welcome and I hope that Nicole will answer the call on any breeding information. I have purposely left that information out as it is a secondary part of keeping Discus and would be useful if anyone wants to breed their Discus [CapeKate] Equipment requirements TANK SIZE: Minimum 55gal tank for 5-7 Discus. FILTER: aqua clear 500 or equivalent size for your tank. Or two aquaclear 50's. (200) HEATER: At least a 250w heater, again depending on the size of the tank. THERMOMETER GLASS CANOPY AND LIGHTED HOOD. SYPHON/VACUMM AIR PUMP: Check-valve and airstone or bubble wand for aeration. DECHLORINATOR: such as Seachem Prime. PLANTS: advantage of a planted tank are increase in nitrate utilization, hiding places for the fish, and a pleasing decorated look. (optional of course) GRAVEL: Diverse issue. Some Discus owners will not use gravel in the fear of poor water quality due to waste buildup. Others believe in a BB Bare bottom. In my opinion if you put in the extra time and effort to throughly vacuum your gravel the look in the tank is very appealing. WATER TEST KIT: Liquid test kit the best way to go. I recommend API Freshwater Master kit. Temperature requirements Discus require warmer temperatures than other tropical fish. Preferably 84*-87*, with 82* being the lowest. Use a 250w heater in a 55g tank. 2x 250w heaters on opposite sides of the tank if temp* readings are unstable. Water quality requirements Discus require pristine water conditions. This is supplied by frequent water changes.Anywhere from every other day at 25%. Some owners do a twice weekly 40% water change and others have done a once a week water change at 50%.Check your water parameters often with a test kit, and be your own judge as what is best. Water stability: Stability in water conditions is the key to keeping discus trying to change water paremeters will do more harm than good.They can be kept in a wide range of hardness,its when you are breeding discus that the hardness will matter. [Nicole] Water changes: I have learnt that the best way to avoid illness is to do alot of water changes even if your water paremeters are fine, and when there is an illness most of the time I have been able to treat by quarantening the sick fish and doing daily water changes without medicating. [Nicole] Carbon/Activated charcoal Do not use the AC in the filter. This may lead to disease in Discus fish. Carbon can be used for a short time to remove med. Kept in tank longer, it may result in releasing impurities back into the water resulting in poor water quality and disease. pH level For the most part there is no need to change your PH level unless it is so low and acidic that it will burn the fish. Consistency in quality and parameters are more important than using chemicals and additives to lower or raise your PH. PH chemicals measured incorrectly will cause massive PH swings that can kill your fish. Readings of 6.4-7.8 and even 8.5 have been shown to successfully be safe for Discus, as long as the PH does not fluctuate. Food A variety of food that consist of: Blackworms, Tetra Flakes, beefhearts(messy), Omega One Color enhanced Flakes, Omega One freeze dried bloodworms, Hikari frozen Brine Shrimp,Hikari frozen Krill and Hikari (sterilized) bloodworms are a few choices that come to mind. Subscribe My Channel :: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCryeij_6WILbVGH_meYIKZg?sub_confirmation=1 My Facebook Page :: https://www.facebook.com/fishinfornation/?ref=br_rs My Gmail Address :: lalmughal51@gmail.com My Contact Number :: +92344 - 1530559 Fish Medicine & treatment :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jGuZxmIjQE&list=PLhcCx38cE2CT583znzPc5B3R_3jHVekAW Parrot Fish Care :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5-sa7ylUk4&list=PLhcCx38cE2CS5G8onrADqjSCvjfq88SPQ Cichlid Fish Breeding Tips :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ6c7xDs9DE&list=PLhcCx38cE2CS6KrWZb7Dj_upPwDNIlzBH Molly fish Breeding Tips :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4wxaJ8XERE&list=PLhcCx38cE2CTUfSHf_Kqk2kf0grJMuZ1w Difference B/W Male & Female :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p-YjsFcBlk&list=PLhcCx38cE2CQT9kyK5JfSmF2qLdnKlF2R Aquarium Filters Details :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycHWiMIVB4A&list=PLhcCx38cE2CS11IDiw_gpKP-dHYB3JNsR Flowerhorn Fish Care :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X5nabcbVQw&list=PLhcCx38cE2CRUQ7iG0RN0Vv3a4xBoYsOA ===================FOLLOW ME==================