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Proper Diet For the Discus Fish


The Discus fish has its habitat in the South American waters of Brazil and Peru. Discus fish are classified as "grazers", and in the wild constantly forage for food. Discus are tall, and have a laterally compressed body. Their swim bladder is located on top of the stomach. They have small stomachs, and short digestive tracts, and with these small stomachs designed to hold small amounts of food, over feeding the Discus can be a problem. Even a minor case of constipation can cause serious problems for the Discus fish.

Diet for the Discus should be varied and contain the nutritional value that they need to survive. In a discussion with our breeder, Nick Lockhart of Perfection Discus, I asked him what he would recommend for the daily diet.

Nick feeds our Discus twice a day. He feeds live white worms generally twice per week. The white worms are cultured on site, and are kept refrigerated in a small apartment sized fridge, and temperature controlled by a device that uses a probe to maintain a temperature of approximately 55 to 65 degrees for best results.

Nick also uses bloodworms, plankton, white worms, Emerald Entree, mysis shrimp, and white mosquito larvae to give a varied diet. Emerald Entree is a good choice for Discus fish. Although originally formulated for marine fish, it has proven to be an excellent diet for freshwater fish. Emerald Entrée is fortified with omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA, which are proven to be important for optimal growth and disease prevention.

Discus fish and a lot of African cichlids eat a lot of blue green algae in the wild. Spirulina is a blue green algae, and has a special protein called Phycocyanin not found in another algae or terrestrial plants. Spirulina powder is readily available through most pet shops. Japanese scientists have linked Phycocyanin to improved kidney and liver function. Japanese fish farmers make extensive use of Spirulina, due to its positive effects on their fish.

Because good hygiene is of the utmost importance in the Discus tank, one should never feed more than the Discus can consume in approximately five minutes. As they are grazers, they tend to eat a bit slowly, so a little more time is needed to allow them to get their fill. I have read that it is good to allow a Discus to "fast" on occasion for up to two days, allowing them to get toxins flushed from the system. Nick has also stated that a fish can go two weeks without food, so skipping a day here and there is not really detrimental to the fish. Of course, you will not want to drive them to the point of starvation, but it will never harm the Discus to go for a day or two without food. It is much better to underfeed them a little than to over feed.

If care is taken, the discus will thrive in the aquarium. Much information is available for the potential Discus breeder, and a little common sense thrown in along the way wouldn't hurt either. As Discus are long-lived, the aquarist can have the enjoyment of these friendly fish for ten to twelve years.

Alden Smith is a published author, and has achieved Expert Author status on http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Alden_Smith&opt=admin. Alden 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christmas Gifts For Pets and Pet Lovers From Paisley Paw - WSPA 7News
Christmas Gifts For Pets and Pet Lovers From Paisley Paw  WSPA 7News

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

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

UPAWS teams up with Bissell Pet Foundation for adoption event - WLUC
UPAWS teams up with Bissell Pet Foundation for adoption event  WLUC

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

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

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

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

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

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

This Robovac Doubles as a Baby Monitor for Pets - The Messenger
This Robovac Doubles as a Baby Monitor for Pets  The Messenger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kitten one of many pets available at Coshocton County Animal Shelter - Coshocton Tribune
Kitten one of many pets available at Coshocton County Animal Shelter  Coshocton Tribune

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ready to rescue? Check out these pets looking for forever homes - Greenville News
Ready to rescue? Check out these pets looking for forever homes  Greenville News

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

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

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

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

Pets & Critters - Guilford County Northwest Observer
Pets & Critters  Guilford County Northwest Observer

PETS OF WEEK: Reuben and Janet - WiscNews
PETS OF WEEK: Reuben and Janet  WiscNews

Cutest pets of the week: Barley, Bruiser, and Baby Kitty - KEVN
Cutest pets of the week: Barley, Bruiser, and Baby Kitty  KEVN

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