In the wild, the Heckel Discus is often found hiding in the submersed roots of marginal trees along the South American Rio Negro. The fish is rarely tank raised and has become fairly rare in the hobby. In the early 70s, both types were only wild specimens and were very difficult to adapt to aquarium life. The Discus keeper was someone whom other hobbyists viewed with envy. Very little has been done to breed this fish in the fish farms of Florida or Southeast Asia.
Discus are quite delicate and susceptible to fluctuating water conditions.
They require constant temperatures of around 82 degrees F. with soft, acid water. Great filtration is a must if you want to consider keeping discus. Be sure to stop by our clearance page for a full listing of current closeout and clearance items. The new standard in quality air pumps. These high performance pumps offer the high-tech, superior power and reliability you've come to expect from Penn Plax.