| But be aware, if you don't use just the right type | | | | #2) Be Sure The Water pH is Right! |
| of water conditions for them to live in, they may | | | | Ok, listen. Discus fishes can be finicky creatures. |
| not live for very long. And that would be | | | | There, I said it! They need their water pH levels |
| sad...very sad indeed. | | | | to be just right. Be sure to keep the aquarium |
| But hey, the great news is that today you will | | | | water pH below 7 and above 5.5. The absolute |
| learn a little more about exactly what your | | | | best pH level for Discus fish is a pH of 6. They |
| beautiful swimming friend needs when it comes to | | | | can become rather stressed out if it's anything |
| the aquarium water environment he lives in. | | | | higher than a 7 pH. So to keep your fish in tip-top |
| So what do you say, let's get started! | | | | shape, and happy as a clam (so to speak), make |
| One of the first things you really need to be | | | | sure the pH is just-so! Just remember that discus |
| aware of is that water is not just...well, water. | | | | come from soft, acid waters, and generally like to |
| There are many things that go into how water | | | | be kept in the same type of conditions when |
| functions. Some of them are the pH level in the | | | | kept as a pet. So, make them comfy. |
| aquarium, is it acidic or alkaline, or even which | | | | #3) Too Hard or Too Soft? Uh Oh... |
| filtration options to use. These are really some of | | | | You also want to make sure your water is not |
| the most important things to being absolutely sure | | | | either too hard OR too soft. Either will be |
| everything is perfect when it comes to your | | | | stressful on your discus fishes. Young discus |
| beautiful little discus. You want the best for them, | | | | especially should NOT be kept in very soft |
| don't you? Well, of course you do. | | | | aquarium water, as the right minerals just aren't |
| #1) Don't Use Tap Water...YUK! | | | | there for their proper growth. But, adults like to |
| Let's face it, tap water is chock full of junk, | | | | be soft water. You can use filtered water using a |
| including chemicals, dirt, chlorine, chloramines, | | | | carbon filter, and leave it on a stand. Aquarium |
| fluoride, and a lot of other harmful chemicals (for | | | | peat can also be a great way to help soften up |
| ANYONE to drink, much less fish). But since fish | | | | water. |
| actually live in the aquarium water full-time, you | | | | So there you have it, the 3 best ways to make |
| need to make sure you use only the best quality | | | | absolutely sure your discus fishes stay happy, |
| water possible for them. | | | | healthy, and in a perfect aquarium water |
| So be sure to use a high quality water filter to | | | | environment. They will thank you for it by |
| remove all the gunk from your tap water | | | | providing enjoyment with them for years to |
| BEFORE you make your discus fishes drink it. | | | | come! |
| They will sooo love you for it. | | | | |