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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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The Cutest Pet Moments of 2023 (PHOTOS) - PEOPLE
The Cutest Pet Moments of 2023 (PHOTOS)  PEOPLE

How to establish a trust for your pets - The Washington Post
How to establish a trust for your pets  The Washington Post

12 Strays of Christmas 2023: See dogs, cats and other pets up for adoption - KTVB.com
12 Strays of Christmas 2023: See dogs, cats and other pets up for adoption  KTVB.com

Pets of the Week: Lazlo and Tupelo - Duluth News Tribune
Pets of the Week: Lazlo and Tupelo  Duluth News Tribune

Finding missing pets in sprawling Eagle County isn't easy, but there's a team committed to bringing them home - Vail Daily
Finding missing pets in sprawling Eagle County isn't easy, but there's a team committed to bringing them home  Vail Daily

How to Protect Your Dog From the ‘Mystery’ Respiratory Disease - The New York Times
How to Protect Your Dog From the ‘Mystery’ Respiratory Disease  The New York Times

Dog Hilariously Joining Owner's Prayer Proves All Pets Do 'Go to Heaven' - Newsweek
Dog Hilariously Joining Owner's Prayer Proves All Pets Do 'Go to Heaven'  Newsweek

Parenting advice: My ex has cooked up an elaborate lie about our kids' pet. - Slate
Parenting advice: My ex has cooked up an elaborate lie about our kids' pet.  Slate

Muttville Senior Dog Rescue Finds Pets Homes for the Holidays - Yahoo Life
Muttville Senior Dog Rescue Finds Pets Homes for the Holidays  Yahoo Life

Veterinarian-turned-lawmaker takes action, saying vet shortage in Colorado hurts pets and people - CBS News
Veterinarian-turned-lawmaker takes action, saying vet shortage in Colorado hurts pets and people  CBS News

DHEC: Two pets exposed to rabid Raccoon in Richland County - WIS News 10
DHEC: Two pets exposed to rabid Raccoon in Richland County  WIS News 10

Pet food donations needed at LA's SPCA. Here's how to help - NBC Southern California
Pet food donations needed at LA's SPCA. Here's how to help  NBC Southern California

San Antonio Pets Alive offering $25 animal adoptions during 'Empty the Shelter' event - KSAT San Antonio
San Antonio Pets Alive offering $25 animal adoptions during 'Empty the Shelter' event  KSAT San Antonio

How can I keep my pets healthy during the winter months? - WHBF - OurQuadCities.com
How can I keep my pets healthy during the winter months?  WHBF - OurQuadCities.com

Mobile pet clinic making visits to serve pets of the unhoused - KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento
Mobile pet clinic making visits to serve pets of the unhoused  KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento

Amputee dog has a heartwarming reunion with owner at Austin Pets Alive! - KEYE TV CBS Austin
Amputee dog has a heartwarming reunion with owner at Austin Pets Alive!  KEYE TV CBS Austin

The delicate cardiovascular system in pets - DVM 360
The delicate cardiovascular system in pets  DVM 360

Sunlight Mountain shuffles for shelter pets | PostIndependent.com - Glenwood Springs Post Independent
Sunlight Mountain shuffles for shelter pets | PostIndependent.com  Glenwood Springs Post Independent

Give a Pet a Silent Night This Holiday Season - Hillsborough County
Give a Pet a Silent Night This Holiday Season  Hillsborough County

Protect Your Pets in Winter Weather - WDBJ
Protect Your Pets in Winter Weather  WDBJ

Illinois girl turns home into safe haven for stray pets - News 12 Bronx
Illinois girl turns home into safe haven for stray pets  News 12 Bronx

For Pet's Sake: Dental chews and treats for your pets - NBC Montana
For Pet's Sake: Dental chews and treats for your pets  NBC Montana

Adoptable Pets of the Week: Mrs. Lovett and Mrs. Emily - All On Georgia
Adoptable Pets of the Week: Mrs. Lovett and Mrs. Emily  All On Georgia

Pets — and their humans — need a little grace this time of year - Inlander
Pets — and their humans — need a little grace this time of year  Inlander

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Pets of the Week: Mama Shiva, Elsa, Lucky, Coco, Daisy & Sampson  ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV

Protecting pets in hot weather - The News Journal
Protecting pets in hot weather  The News Journal

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Winter Weather Preparedness Week: Problems dogs can face with the winter season  WDBJ

Meet Bobo: 10 News' Pet of the Week - WSLS 10
Meet Bobo: 10 News' Pet of the Week  WSLS 10

RACC shares helpful tips for people looking to adopt pets over the holidays - WWBT
RACC shares helpful tips for people looking to adopt pets over the holidays  WWBT

Pets of the week: Byrson, Cornelia and Teddy are ready for adoption - Daily Breeze
Pets of the week: Byrson, Cornelia and Teddy are ready for adoption  Daily Breeze

Winter pet safety - veterinarian weighs in on what you should know - FOX 2 Detroit
Winter pet safety - veterinarian weighs in on what you should know  FOX 2 Detroit

“Empty the Shelters” event across Alabama helping pets find forever homes for the holidays - Alabama Public Radio
“Empty the Shelters” event across Alabama helping pets find forever homes for the holidays  Alabama Public Radio

Alachua County Pets: Heineken, Lightning, and Meadow - WCJB
Alachua County Pets: Heineken, Lightning, and Meadow  WCJB

WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Zorro - WNCT
WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Zorro  WNCT

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

LETTER: Free microchips for pets in Las Vegas? - Las Vegas Review-Journal
LETTER: Free microchips for pets in Las Vegas?  Las Vegas Review-Journal

Pet Rescue Spotlight: Frosty from Border Tails Rescue - CBS Chicago
Pet Rescue Spotlight: Frosty from Border Tails Rescue  CBS Chicago

Boyle County officials urge pet owners to get pets vaccinated for rabies - Fox 56 News
Boyle County officials urge pet owners to get pets vaccinated for rabies  Fox 56 News

Pets make a wonderful Christmas gift, but they're a long-term commitment - The Decatur Daily
Pets make a wonderful Christmas gift, but they're a long-term commitment  The Decatur Daily

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Paws for Pets: Nani the Dog | News | ncwlife.com  NCWLIFE News

Pets on the Plaza: Meet Ben - 47abc - WMDT
Pets on the Plaza: Meet Ben - 47abc  WMDT

Rabies found in pet skunk in Michigan - USA TODAY
Rabies found in pet skunk in Michigan  USA TODAY

Pets, Pets, Pets - Massapequa Post
Pets, Pets, Pets  Massapequa Post

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DFW Humane Society, Irving Animal Services issue urgent plea for adoptions  NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Reviewing Pet Descriptions - VOA Learning English
Reviewing Pet Descriptions  VOA Learning English

Laila Ali debuts new supplements for pets - KUTV 2News
Laila Ali debuts new supplements for pets  KUTV 2News

New Jersey animal shelters in need of people to adopt or foster pets - News 12 New Jersey
New Jersey animal shelters in need of people to adopt or foster pets  News 12 New Jersey

Tips to keep pets safe during the holiday season - WVNS-TV
Tips to keep pets safe during the holiday season  WVNS-TV

Sacramento's Mercer Clinic giving holiday baskets and sweaters to pets of homeless people - CBS News
Sacramento's Mercer Clinic giving holiday baskets and sweaters to pets of homeless people  CBS News

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Bring Holiday Cheer to Shelter Pets at the Humane Society of Broward County's Festive Sleepover  Coral Springs Talk

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San Marcos Shelter Highlights Pets of the Week with Special $22 Adoption Fee  Hoodline

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Leigh's Lost and Found: Family who lost their house and three pets in a fire needs your help  KY3

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DO YOU CELEBRATE YOUR PET'S BIRTHDAY? | KMVU Fox 26 Medford  KMVU Fox 26 Medford

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UPAWS teams up with Bissell Pet Foundation for adoption event  WLUC

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Meet the CNY SPCA Pets of the Week: Wilbur and Templeton  syracuse.com

Love 4 Pets: December 7, 2023 - KOB.com - KOB 4
Love 4 Pets: December 7, 2023 - KOB.com  KOB 4

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3 Promising Stocks to Buy in the Booming Pet Tech Industry  InvestorPlace

Mystery respiratory illness hitting dogs has Mich. pet owners on edge - Detroit News
Mystery respiratory illness hitting dogs has Mich. pet owners on edge  Detroit News

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9-year-old turns North Side home into a haven for abandoned pets, raising money for shelters  CBS News

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This Robovac Doubles as a Baby Monitor for Pets  The Messenger

Help! spcaLA issues urgent appeal for pet food donations - KTLA Los Angeles
Help! spcaLA issues urgent appeal for pet food donations  KTLA Los Angeles

Chewy says its pet pharmacy is a billion-dollar business - Quartz
Chewy says its pet pharmacy is a billion-dollar business  Quartz

Adoption events hopes to find shelter pets homes for the holidays - Charleston Post Courier
Adoption events hopes to find shelter pets homes for the holidays  Charleston Post Courier

Alachua County Pets: Heineken, Lightning, and Meadow - WCJB
Alachua County Pets: Heineken, Lightning, and Meadow  WCJB

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

Henry County Adoptable Pets - Week of December 7 | Henry Herald Photo Slideshows - Henry Herald
Henry County Adoptable Pets - Week of December 7 | Henry Herald Photo Slideshows  Henry Herald

Pet Insurance Market to Reach USD 44.99 Billion By 2032 | Emergen Research - Yahoo Finance
Pet Insurance Market to Reach USD 44.99 Billion By 2032 | Emergen Research  Yahoo Finance

Dear Annie: My husband and I disagree on how much to spend to keep pets alive - MassLive.com
Dear Annie: My husband and I disagree on how much to spend to keep pets alive  MassLive.com

Firefighter injured, 3 pets dead after fire at East Hartford home - NBC Connecticut
Firefighter injured, 3 pets dead after fire at East Hartford home  NBC Connecticut

Happy Tails Pet of the Week | Pets | newsbug.info - Newsbug.info
Happy Tails Pet of the Week | Pets | newsbug.info  Newsbug.info

Pets Are Loving Support Adds Three Board Members - PR Newswire
Pets Are Loving Support Adds Three Board Members  PR Newswire

Video Keeping pets safe over the holidays - ABC News
Video Keeping pets safe over the holidays  ABC News

Shopping For The Pets At Hamrick’s - WSPA 7News
Shopping For The Pets At Hamrick’s  WSPA 7News

Sacramento County launches first-of-its-kind mobile clinic for pets of unhoused residents - Capital Public Radio News
Sacramento County launches first-of-its-kind mobile clinic for pets of unhoused residents  Capital Public Radio News

Animal Friends of the Valleys’ new Wildomar clinic is good news for pets - The Press-Enterprise
Animal Friends of the Valleys’ new Wildomar clinic is good news for pets  The Press-Enterprise

Treating ‘America’s most popular pets’ among VMX 2024 CE offerings - VeterinaryPracticeNews.com
Treating ‘America’s most popular pets’ among VMX 2024 CE offerings  VeterinaryPracticeNews.com

Santa Paws raises money for shelter through pet photos with Santa - Elizabethtown News Enterprise
Santa Paws raises money for shelter through pet photos with Santa  Elizabethtown News Enterprise

Pets of the Week | Pets | tbnweekly.com - Tampa Bay Newspapers
Pets of the Week | Pets | tbnweekly.com  Tampa Bay Newspapers

Pets Fur People: You can adopt Margaret - KETK | FOX51 | EastTexasMatters.com
Pets Fur People: You can adopt Margaret  KETK | FOX51 | EastTexasMatters.com

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Paws and Claws Pets of the Week | Free Press | walkermn.com  Walker Pilot Independent

Anton Got a Pet! (Not a Dog) - Cup of Jo
Anton Got a Pet! (Not a Dog)  Cup of Jo

Some seasonal staples are dangerous for your pets - CBS News 8
Some seasonal staples are dangerous for your pets  CBS News 8

Have HOPE: Pets on Jersey's Journeys to find their forever homes - KGUN 9 Tucson News
Have HOPE: Pets on Jersey's Journeys to find their forever homes  KGUN 9 Tucson News

Meet the OCHS Pet of the Week: Mrs. Snyder - syracuse.com
Meet the OCHS Pet of the Week: Mrs. Snyder  syracuse.com

Why Chewy and Petco Stock Are Having Their Worst Years - Barron's
Why Chewy and Petco Stock Are Having Their Worst Years  Barron's

Oldest Shelter Pet In Womens Animal Center Adopted - Patch
Oldest Shelter Pet In Womens Animal Center Adopted  Patch

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society looking for sponsored pet adoptions - NEWS10 ABC
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society looking for sponsored pet adoptions  NEWS10 ABC

New Mexico Living Pet Pics December 7, 2023 - KRQE News 13
New Mexico Living Pet Pics December 7, 2023  KRQE News 13

Rockdale County Adoptable Pets - Week of December 7 | Rockdale Newton Citizen Photo Slideshows ... - Rockdale Newton Citizen
Rockdale County Adoptable Pets - Week of December 7 | Rockdale Newton Citizen Photo Slideshows ...  Rockdale Newton Citizen

Routt County Humane Society presents 'Picture your Pet with Santa' fundraiser at Snow Bowl Steamboat - Steamboat Pilot & Today
Routt County Humane Society presents 'Picture your Pet with Santa' fundraiser at Snow Bowl Steamboat  Steamboat Pilot & Today

Harvard Health: Small pets are delightful, but some carry dangerous bacteria - Chicago Tribune
Harvard Health: Small pets are delightful, but some carry dangerous bacteria  Chicago Tribune

LA animal cruelty prevention organization urgently requesting pet food donations - FOX 11 Los Angeles
LA animal cruelty prevention organization urgently requesting pet food donations  FOX 11 Los Angeles

Smart pet tech products for dogs, cats - USA TODAY
Smart pet tech products for dogs, cats  USA TODAY

Pet Connection: Dec. 7, 2023 - WPTZ
Pet Connection: Dec. 7, 2023  WPTZ

Chewy: pet supply retailer could be leashed by an acquirer - Financial Times
Chewy: pet supply retailer could be leashed by an acquirer  Financial Times

Vet offers preventative plans to Metro Atlanta pet owners - Alpharetta-Roswell Herald
Vet offers preventative plans to Metro Atlanta pet owners  Alpharetta-Roswell Herald

New Jersey pet shops would be banned from selling dogs and cats under new bill - New Jersey Monitor
New Jersey pet shops would be banned from selling dogs and cats under new bill  New Jersey Monitor

Follow the 3-3-3 rule when adopting pets - Alexandria Times
Follow the 3-3-3 rule when adopting pets  Alexandria Times

9 pigs rescued from domestic violence situation need homes; highlights need for victims, their pets - KING5.com
9 pigs rescued from domestic violence situation need homes; highlights need for victims, their pets  KING5.com

Pet of the Day for Dec. 7, 2023 - WRAL News
Pet of the Day for Dec. 7, 2023  WRAL News

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