I got them from a local store. I remember seeing people on aquabid selling wilds.
Jumbo Wild Discus 7"
- Thread starter polomax24
- Start date
I got them from a local store. I remember seeing people on aquabid selling wilds.
I would LOVE to have a tank of discus however I have been told they are really sensitive to movement and noise and my home is full of noise....any hope for me?
my wild tank is right next to my big screen tv with a 6 speaker surround system and I like it loud. does'nt bother them. I have to walk past my tank to go upstairs and I play with my lab in front of the tank all the time. they will spook if I close the stand door to hard, but they don't seem to be bothered by movement. I have tons of wood in my tank and that might make a difference. in a bb and somewhat empty tank, maybe they would be a bit more jumpy.
^^^ I agree my discus see a good amount of traffic as well. Some of my wilds are a little more timid than the domestics. I also spend a lot of time in front of the tank so they come out when I'm around to "show off".
Anda good way to relieve the hardness of the water is to put in some drift wood. I also use almond leaves in my sump
Anda good way to relieve the hardness of the water is to put in some drift wood. I also use almond leaves in my sump
Very nice pair!
Your posts are always encouraging, I have been keeping fish for a *long* time but just too afraid to try discus.
Your posts are always encouraging, I have been keeping fish for a *long* time but just too afraid to try discus.
Heckels tend to be very timid and easily spooked by movement and noise. Green and Blue/Brown discus not so much.
Try and keep wilds in as close parameters to their natural homes as possible - different species of wilds have different requirements. It is possible to keep wilds in non-ideal conditions. 3dees has done it, and I used to as well. However, you will notice a difference in behaviour and comfort level of the fish when you start to emulate their natural conditions.
I kept Heckels in tap for over 2 years with no issues. They were healthy and happy and beautiful. However, when I switched to RO water and started emulating their natural blackwater habitat, I could see a huge difference in their comfort levels. Suddenly, the perpetually skittish discus were extremely bold, and their colours started to pop even more than before. Try it - you will like it (and so will your fish!). If you are not comfortable with using an RO filter, then keep Blue/Brown discus. Their natural water conditions are very close to most tap water (pH ~7ish and TDS can be above 100-150) so you can see them at their best without the cost/hassle of a RO filter!
Try and keep wilds in as close parameters to their natural homes as possible - different species of wilds have different requirements. It is possible to keep wilds in non-ideal conditions. 3dees has done it, and I used to as well. However, you will notice a difference in behaviour and comfort level of the fish when you start to emulate their natural conditions.
I kept Heckels in tap for over 2 years with no issues. They were healthy and happy and beautiful. However, when I switched to RO water and started emulating their natural blackwater habitat, I could see a huge difference in their comfort levels. Suddenly, the perpetually skittish discus were extremely bold, and their colours started to pop even more than before. Try it - you will like it (and so will your fish!). If you are not comfortable with using an RO filter, then keep Blue/Brown discus. Their natural water conditions are very close to most tap water (pH ~7ish and TDS can be above 100-150) so you can see them at their best without the cost/hassle of a RO filter!
