How do you set up a basic Discus fish aquarium? In this article you'll find a professional advice on how do you set up and get a awesome aquarium for your Discus fish.
Unlike other boring, timid fish, the Discus fish is one of the more active tropical fish. Not shying away when approached, the discus fish will interact with you and anything in site. It is because of this behaviour they have become an extremely popular fish (especially with the kids!).
The typical habitat of a Discus fish is warm water with a variety of plants and a diverse aqua scape of rocks and caves. The discus fish is accustomed to soft water in the acidic ph ranges. For a healthy discus fish aquarium I recommend emulating this environment in the following ways:
Adjust the PH of your water: The discus fish is comfortable living in water with a PH of 6.
Regulate the aquarium temperature: The ideal temperature for the discus fish aquarium is 84 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees to 31 degrees Celsius).
Give the Discus some space! The minimum aquarium size I would suggest for Discus fish is 42x15x15 inches.
Clean non-toxic water: The "Discus Fish Aquarium" should have low levels of chloramines (ammonia and chlorine). Many areas in the US contain varying levels of chloramines in their tap water, so take measures to test and treat the water (The water should be clean and have zero ammonia and nitrate levels).
So there you go, a very basic guide to set up a discus fish aquarium!
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