Discussing DISCUS
Fish in an aquarium can really aesthetically add flavor to your home or workplace, from a dull and monotonous domain into a gleaming and exciting environment, and one of the greater choices to make is with Discus Fish.
Discus fish (sometimes known as Pompadour Fish) from the genus Symphysodon family Cichlidae are quite distinctive for their compressed body shape and shorter fins giving them a rounder shape, hence the name discus. Theses freshwater aquatic creatures which are native from the great Amazon basin come in a variety of eye catching colors that can really jazz up your discus fish tank exhibit. Frequently, wild discus come in shades of green, red, brown, and blue while the captive varieties through breeding can have more exotic patterned colors. A adult discus can grow from 4.8in up to 9in, and can weigh from 5.3oz up to 8.8oz. which makes it suitable for most indoor aquariums. In the wild, discus feed on algae and sometimes on smaller invertebrates while the bred ones can have most of store bought fish food. Highly social, attractive and robust make the discus one of the most sought after brand of cichlids.
Being in high demand, the aquaculture industry on discus has recently picked up especially in Asia. Here in the states, you can now easily buy discus fish online with a plethora to choose from, imported from other countries or raised by enthusiastic breeders. Whether for profit or hobby, discus fish is a great start up or perhaps colorful addition to your lineup of tropical freshwater fish that will surely excite your love for these beautiful little beings.
