The most beautiful discus varieties: from Blue Diamond to Pigeon Blood
Turquoise, Blue Diamond, Pigeon Blood or Leopard? The best-known discus colour varieties at a glance, and how to recognise a truly beautiful fish.
Discus
The king of the aquarium: water parameters, feeding and colour varieties of the discus.
Wild discus: natural beauty from the Amazon
Heckel, green, blue or brown: wild discus from the Amazon are less vivid than bred varieties, but have an unmatched presence. Here is what you need to know.
Keeping discus: water parameters, feeding and care
Discus have a reputation for being difficult, but with warm, clean water and a fixed routine they are rewarding fish. Here is what you need to know.
Discus breeders in Europe: where do good discus come from?
From pioneer Eduard Schmidt-Focke to today’s breeders: an overview of discus breeding in Europe and what to look for when choosing a breeder.
Buying a healthy discus: what to look for
Discus quickly cost a lot of money. With this checklist you can recognise a healthy fish, avoid problems during acclimatisation and set up a proper quarantine.
The best equipment for a discus aquarium
Which aquarium, which filter and how much heating do you need for discus? A practical overview of the equipment that makes the difference.
The right water for discus: reverse osmosis, parameters and water changes
Warm, soft and above all clean: that’s ideal discus water. About temperature, pH, conductivity, reverse osmosis water and why large water changes matter so much.
The best plants for a discus aquarium
Not every aquarium plant tolerates 29 °C. These plants do well with discus, and here is how to combine a beautifully planted tank with healthy fish.
The most common discus diseases and how to treat them
Turning dark, not eating, white slime or rapid breathing: what’s wrong with your discus? An overview of the most common diseases, their symptoms and how to tackle them.
Hexamita and hole-in-the-head in discus
White, slimy droppings and holes in the head: hexamita and hole-in-the-head are among the best-known discus problems. How to recognise them, and how to tackle them.
Gill flukes and intestinal worms in discus
Rapid breathing or losing weight despite eating well? Worms are among the most common discus problems. How to recognise gill flukes and intestinal worms, and how to tackle them.