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Water Chemistry For The Discus Tank


Much has been written about the Discus, or Symphysodon aequifasciatus, its Latin name. The Discus has always been given a bad rap for being hard to raise and difficult to keep. Actually, these long-lived fishes are easy to keep as long as certain guidelines are followed.

Here, we discuss the different water parameters that MUST be followed if we are to insure that our Discus friends are kept happy and healthy.

Testing the Waters

Initially, you will need to test for chloramine and chlorine, pH, and alkalinity. If you are a city dweller, a lot of this information can be gotten from the city waterworks, and although a good idea to do so, I would not recommend that you rely exactly on this information. At anywhere from $275 to $425 for a breeding pair, an initial investment for a decent PH/TDS meter is well qualified. Currently at King Discus Hatchery, we use a Hanna Combo PH/TDS meter that measures in ppt (parts per trillion) for the most accurate reading of our tanks.

Determining the levels of pH and alkalinity in your base water is the first step in this process. Although some base water is quite good for the discus with little or no buffering, some water will need extensive conditioning before the first Discus can be introduced into the tank. Once you know the levels of PH and alkalinity, water chemistry tests should be conducted on a regular basis.

Test on a regular basis. When you are comfortable with this process, it is time to and add a few more tests to the battery of tests performed.

These tests will be for nitrite and nitrate, phosphate. In the planted tank, you will need to also test for iron and CO2. Test kits are very easy to use if instructions are followed to the letter. A particular number of drops of the testing reagent must always be accurate, following instructions on the test kit, or test results can be skewed. Test kits and probes available for the aquarium are quite inexpensive and easy to use, and can generally be bought at your local pet supply store, especially if they specialize in aquarium keeping.

Toxins in the Water Supply

Be aware that Chlorine or chloramine are routinely added to the water in many urban areas. Using a simple color test kit to determine the presence and concentration of either is very advisable. Removing these elements of chlorine or chloramine is a vital part of the process to properly condition your water. Conditioning is carefully adjusting the chemistry of the water to raise it to the parameters required for Discus keeping. Aging the water through carbon filtration (mechanical), aging the water, and proper aeration will be of benefit. Be aware, though, that aeration will not remove chloramine from your water. Chlorine can also be removed by adding prepared chlorine removers, but Nick Lockhart, the breeder for King Discus Hatchery, is not fond of using buffering agents. Constant water changes in the Discus tank will only leach these buffers, and then you are unsure of where your water chemistry is at. Nothing will harm the Discus more than wild fluctuations of PH. It is much more advisable to use reverse osmosis or deionization. We use RO, with a special Peat Moss filter to accomplish our parameters. The process of RO with fine tuned filtration of the RO water will remove virtually all toxins, but one must be aware that Discus cannot live in pure RO water, and steps must again be taken to insure proper levels of acidity/PH in the RO water. Chloramine is a combination of chlorine and ammonia, and some water companies need to use this for disinfection of the water supply.

If these simple tests are done on a regular basis, and care is taken to insure that there are no wild PH swings in the Discus tank, your success as a Discus breeder are much higher.

Alden Smith is a published author, and 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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Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  The Seattle Times

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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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Humane Society of Missouri pets for adoption  St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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IndyHumane staff, volunteers take stand against animal shelter's CEO  IndyStar

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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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Japanese pet owners warned after dozens of house fires linked to cats, dogs  South China Morning Post

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

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

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Pet of the Week: Meet 7-year-old Zero, an intelligent bull terrier mix  KOMO News

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The Pets Issue  Charleston City Paper

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Hartford's Holy Trinity Church is letting pets in the pews  CT Insider

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

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March 29 Adoptable Pets in St. Pete  The Gabber Newspaper

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Don't surrender pets to a shelter. Send in a pro to reverse bad behavior, says Utah trainer  KSL NewsRadio

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

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

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Pets of the week | North Vernon | madisoncourier.com  Madison Courier

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

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Pets of the Week: Cairo, Charlie, HoneyBee and Ollie are available for adoption  Long Beach Press Telegram

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Vancouver Safe Stay site provides ‘sense of stability’ by allowing pets  KOIN.com

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Pets of the week: Doberman and borzoi looking for new home together after their owner died  The San Diego Union-Tribune

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

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WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Kane  WNCT

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South Carolina expert weighs in on vaccinating pets  WLTX.com

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How do cicadas mix with pets? Experts have answers as 17-year cicada season nears  CBS News

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Clemson University introduces revamped policy for pets on campus  UpstateToday

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

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Pet of the Week: Charley  LebTown

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Best Pet Insurance for Multiple Pets (March 2024)  MarketWatch

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FUREVER HOMES: Pets of the Week | News | thecourierexpress.com  The Courier-Express

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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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Global Pet Care Market Set for Growth – CAGR of 5.22% Projected Over 2023-2028: Ground Breaking Technological ...  GlobeNewswire

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Pets of the week | Features | davisenterprise.com  Davis Enterprise

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Help loveable pets score new homes  The Sun Newspapers

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Easter Items: Here Are 6 Which Are Deadly For Your Pets  96.3 KKLZ

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Family, pets displaced after Phoenix home fire  FOX 10 News Phoenix

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With Crowded Pet Shelters, Foster Care Eases Strain  ccxmedia.org

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Common health issues in senior pets  FOX 13 Tampa

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

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

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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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Pets on the Plaza: Meet Royal - 47abc  WMDT

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

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Pet Parents Swear These 24 Products Are Super Helpful In The Spring  BuzzFeed

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

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The Champaign Humane Society wants to help pets find new homes — without entering shelters  IPM Newsroom

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Pet Tutor Treat Dispenser Review 2024: Pros, Cons & Verdict – Dogster  Dogster.com

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  Mayo Clinic

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

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Enhancing lives with Nashville Therapy Pets  News Channel 5 Nashville

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Arlington resident says dogs 'terrorizing' neighborhood killed 7 of her cats  WJXT News4JAX

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City of West Hollywood's Free 'Picasso Pets' Event Returns to West Hollywood Park and will Feature the Swearing-In of ...  City of West Hollywood

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Humane Fort Wayne: Pet of the Week 3/28  21 Alive News

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How microbiome-tailored nutrition can extend a pet's longevity  PetfoodIndustry.com

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Stardew Valley: How To Rename Your Pet  GameRant

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The Hardest Part About Having a Reactive Dog Is Other Pet Parents – Dogster  Dogster.com

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Alexandria Pet Of The Week: An Energetic Girl In Her Senior Years  Patch

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Vet discusses importance of spaying/neutering pets | Community | abc12.com  WJRT

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

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Best Pet Insurance Companies for March 2024  NerdWallet

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53 pets spayed & neutered during S.N.I.P. bus event at Heritage Park  Yahoo! Voices

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

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Western Washington man who Shot at Pets, Birds and Squirrels to get Court-Ordered Mental Health Treatment  Big Country News

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Adopt or Foster Pets with FWACC  WANE

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Pets Fur People: Meet Phoebe  KETK | FOX51 | EastTexasMatters.com

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Joliet Junior College partners with local rescues to help pets get homes  The Herald-News

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Enjoy reduce animal adoption fees this Easter at local pet rescues  News3LV

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

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

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KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Robert - Lubbock  KCBD

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

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Helping Your Pets Thrive Through all Stages of Life with Lifestyle Expert Kathy Buccio  WATE 6 On Your Side

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

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6 in 10 pet owners surveyed in the UK, Austria and Denmark believe their pets should have access to the same healthcare treatment options as humans  Vet Candy

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PETS OF WEEK: Louco and Binx  WiscNews

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Necropsies being conducted after another dog at pet groomer dies  WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm

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Black Dog Animal Rescue Adoptable Pets - March 28, 2024 | Lifestyles | thecheyennepost.com  The Cheyenne Post

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Pets of the week: Yukon and Bobble  Fort Bragg Advocate-News

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How To Introduce New Pets Into Your Home, According To Experts  Forbes

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16 UK Pet Ownership Statistics in 2024: General & Regional Facts – Dogster  Dogster.com

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The pet I’ll never forget: Buddy the rescue dog, whose final walk brought him so much joy  The Guardian

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SNAPS photo competition will celebrate Superior pets  Boulder Daily Camera

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These plants bloom in western Washington over spring. They’re also toxic to your pets  Tacoma News Tribune

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Adorable Irish Farm That Lets Guests Cuddle Baby Lambs Is Total Bucket List Bliss  Parade Pets

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Ikea shows its products destroyed by pets in cute campaign about affordability  Ad Age

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Everything to know to prep and protect your pets during the solar eclipse in April  phillyBurbs.com

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