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THE FISH
Turquoise Discus
Symphysodon aequifasciata (Symphysodon discus)
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This is truly one of the most magnificent fish around and a dream fish to keep for many aquarists. Although they are easy to keep, they are not forgiving of mistakes made on the chemistry front and quickly become ill if you do not know what you are doing. So this may be one fish for the more experienced fishkeeper. They hate ammonia and nitrite. Having a mixture of ammonia with a high pH will lead to serious trouble. These fish are best suited to soft acidic water with a generally higher temperature. The water should not be burdened with nitrate although acclimatised fish will tolerate some fluctuations. Use 'Aquatest' to help get the water quality to meet the needs of these fish. They enjoy large, tall aquariums. Most professional keepers will keep them alone, although they can do well with quite a variety of other fish.
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These fish grow to around 5 inches.
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See recommended sera Foods below,
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Sexing is only discernible during the act of spawning.
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After laying the eggs on a leaf, rock, or other chosen site, it takes around 2 days for them to hatch. The fry free swim in around 3 days, at which time they feed on a secretion produced on the flanks of their parents. They then slowly become independent.
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