Breeding Discus (Symphysodon Aequifasciata Axelrodi) In The Aquarium

Location

This fish lives in standing and slow-flowing waters in Amazon.

Body description

Body of the fish is laterally compressed, almost round. Colour of the body is variable, mostly it is brown-olive. There are dark, transverse stripes on the sides of the fish. There is also a lot of multi-colour versions of the fish. Sex of the fish can be recognized during the spawning season. This is shoal species. It prefers to live in the species tank but it may be also kept in a general tank.

Temperament and behaviour

This is peaceful and shy fish. It swims with grace and charm.

Aquarium decoration

These fish need a large tank with a lot of plants, hiding-places among roots, space to swim. A dark and fine substrate will get the color of the fish to be brighter. This species is very sensitive to fluctuations of the temperature which may cause diseases - indigestion, constipation or skin infections.

Breeding

This is an oviparous species. Female lays the roe on a leaves of plants or on a flat surfaces of decorative elements. The eggs hatch after 2 days. The fry starts swimming 2 days later. Then the fry attaches to the skin of the parents. They feed like that for about 2 weeks. Then you need to give them additional food.