Live Web Cam   works ONLY with FireFox

Discus fish are large cichlids that have been appreciated by aquarists since the 1920\'s and there are several different Discus cichlids to choose among.

The Discus derives its name from its body shape. This fish have a strong lateral compression and the body is nearly circular.

The eyes of a Discus are usually deep red.

Discus fish are colorful fish and you can enhance their coloration further by feeding them a suitable diet.

Discus cichlids are not very competitive and if you place them in the same aquarium as more assertive fish species, e.g. Angelfish, your Discus might be without food and starve or suffer from malnutrition.

More docile species are therefore recommended as tank mates.

Keeping several Discus cichlids together is a very good idea since Discus cichlids feel more at ease when in a group. A small group consisting of 6-8 specimens is ideal if your aquarium is large enough. You can also keep Discus with schooling fish, e.g. characins, since their presence will have a calming effect on the Discus.

It should however be noted that Discus can consider smaller fish as food if it has not been brought up together with small fish.

Confirmed Female

New Discus  12/4/09

3 identical fish

Confirmed Female

Confirmed Pair