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Proper Diet For the Discus Fish


The Discus fish has its habitat in the South American waters of Brazil and Peru. Discus fish are classified as "grazers", and in the wild constantly forage for food. Discus are tall, and have a laterally compressed body. Their swim bladder is located on top of the stomach. They have small stomachs, and short digestive tracts, and with these small stomachs designed to hold small amounts of food, over feeding the Discus can be a problem. Even a minor case of constipation can cause serious problems for the Discus fish.

Diet for the Discus should be varied and contain the nutritional value that they need to survive. In a discussion with our breeder, Nick Lockhart of Perfection Discus, I asked him what he would recommend for the daily diet.

Nick feeds our Discus twice a day. He feeds live white worms generally twice per week. The white worms are cultured on site, and are kept refrigerated in a small apartment sized fridge, and temperature controlled by a device that uses a probe to maintain a temperature of approximately 55 to 65 degrees for best results.

Nick also uses bloodworms, plankton, white worms, Emerald Entree, mysis shrimp, and white mosquito larvae to give a varied diet. Emerald Entree is a good choice for Discus fish. Although originally formulated for marine fish, it has proven to be an excellent diet for freshwater fish. Emerald Entrée is fortified with omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA, which are proven to be important for optimal growth and disease prevention.

Discus fish and a lot of African cichlids eat a lot of blue green algae in the wild. Spirulina is a blue green algae, and has a special protein called Phycocyanin not found in another algae or terrestrial plants. Spirulina powder is readily available through most pet shops. Japanese scientists have linked Phycocyanin to improved kidney and liver function. Japanese fish farmers make extensive use of Spirulina, due to its positive effects on their fish.

Because good hygiene is of the utmost importance in the Discus tank, one should never feed more than the Discus can consume in approximately five minutes. As they are grazers, they tend to eat a bit slowly, so a little more time is needed to allow them to get their fill. I have read that it is good to allow a Discus to "fast" on occasion for up to two days, allowing them to get toxins flushed from the system. Nick has also stated that a fish can go two weeks without food, so skipping a day here and there is not really detrimental to the fish. Of course, you will not want to drive them to the point of starvation, but it will never harm the Discus to go for a day or two without food. It is much better to underfeed them a little than to over feed.

If care is taken, the discus will thrive in the aquarium. Much information is available for the potential Discus breeder, and a little common sense thrown in along the way wouldn't hurt either. As Discus are long-lived, the aquarist can have the enjoyment of these friendly fish for ten to twelve years.

Alden Smith is a published author, and has achieved Expert Author status on http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Alden_Smith&opt=admin. Alden has been marketing on the internet for 7 years. His website, King Discus, is an active gathering place for discus breeders and lovers of discus fish. His wife Betsy is the administrator of All The Best Recipes a site rich in online recipes and cookbooks.


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April 2024 solar eclipse isn't a great place for pets, experts say  USA TODAY

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Tri-State nonprofit uses high-tech drones, search and rescue techniques to find lost pets  WCPO 9 Cincinnati

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Vancouver safe stay village provides 'sense of stability' by allowing pets  Yahoo! Voices

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Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  The Seattle Times

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Toxic toads that can kill pets in minutes are breeding in Florida  The Hill

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Rentals and condos would be required to allow pets under proposed bylaw in Arlington  CBS Boston

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Keep your pets safe on Easter with these tips  KSAT San Antonio

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Boarding pets or in-home sitters: In Atlanta, 1 is a clear cost-saver  FOX 5 Atlanta

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Veterinary surgeon: Spare flat-faced pets the respiratory distress  Phys.org

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Alaska Airlines passenger reunited with dog after airline ‘misstep’ loses pet during loading  Fox Business

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MDARD - MDARD Encourages Owners to Help Keep Pets Safe this Spring Holiday Season  Michigan Courts

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"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned  WSBT-TV

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Should you be worried about the eclipse's effect on your pets?  News 5 Cleveland WEWS

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Clemson introduces revamped policy for domestic animals (pets)  Clemson News

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Common health issues in senior pets  FOX 13 Tampa

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Help Loveable Pets Score New Homes at Special Burlington County Animal Shelter Open House on April 7  Burlington County, NJ - Official Website

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South Carolina expert weighs in on vaccinating pets  WLTX.com

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Pets on the Plaza: Meet Royal - 47abc  WMDT

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Love 4 Pets: March 28, 2024 - KOB.com  KOB 4

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Pets With Jobs: Where to Meet Portland's Professional Pups, Career Kitties and Busy Birds  Willamette Week

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Steps you can take to prepare your pets for summer  CBS Pittsburgh

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"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned  WSBT-TV

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Proposed bylaw would have condos and rentals required to allow pets in Arlington  CBS Boston

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QC Animal Welfare Center, Milan, gives tips on keeping pets safe during storms  WHBF - OurQuadCities.com

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Jersey's Journeys: Adoptable pets at PACC  KGUN 9 Tucson News

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Meet Waffles and Pancakes: Our Pets of the Day  FOX 5 Atlanta

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Pets of the week: Xena is a cuddly puppy. Bear is a gorgeous tabby  MLive.com

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Make sure your pets are receiving the proper care for their age  WWLP.com

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Meet Otis & Barney, our Pets of the Day for March 28  Dayton 24/7 Now

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53 pets spayed & neutered during S.N.I.P. bus event at Heritage Park  KGET 17

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Best Pet Insurance for Multiple Pets (March 2024)  MarketWatch

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Tulsa Animal Welfare Explains Ordinance Requiring Residents Provide Shelter For Pets  news9.com KWTV

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Pets Of The Week: Meet Daphne And Persian  Los Alamos Daily Post

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‘Pet trusts’ in America are growing as pet ownership goes up  KMVT

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Shelter of Hope Adoptable Pets  Penn Yan Chronicle-Express

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Help loveable pets score new homes at Burlington County Animal Shelter Open House  The Sun Newspapers

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Plant-based dog wellness company launches into Pets at Home  Pet Food Processing

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Pet-sitting: A unique way to travel the world for free  BBC.com

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CSFD receives animal rescue equipment in honor of retiring leader  Colorado Springs Gazette

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Joliet Junior College partners with local rescues to help pets get homes  Shaw Local News Network

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New Mexico Living Pet Pics March 28, 2024  KRQE News 13

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5 pet food takeaways from Global Pet Expo 2024  PetfoodIndustry.com

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For her services, North Ridgeville notary public asks for pet food  The Morning Journal

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Pet Talk: How pets can improve your mental health  WDBJ

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The Best Pet Insurance for Older Dogs 2024  MarketWatch

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The Cheapest Pet Insurance Companies (Mar 2024)  MarketWatch

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Washington Campers More Like to Camp with Kids, Pets  SGB Media

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Best Pet Insurance Companies for March 2024  NerdWallet

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20 Most Popular Pets Statistics in the US: Updated in 2024 – Dogster  Dogster.com

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CAPA Pet of the Week: Olaf  Lompoc Record

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Woman charged in dog attack had pets taken away before: court  CBC.ca

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Mister Sparky Pet of the Week: Bullet  WRBL

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