With their unusual shape and beautiful shimmering scales discus are widely admired, but many aquarists are nervous about keeping them because they have a reputation for being difficult to look after.
In fact, so long as you take good basic care with water quality and provide them with plenty of space, discus can thrive in the aquarium and can prove delightful fish to keep.Despite being members of the cichlid family, discus are best suited to soft, slightly acidic water.
Native to freshwater springs and small streams, they need extremely clean water and will benefit from weekly partial water changes in the aquarium. You must have good filtration in order to keep them successfully.
Relatively peaceful fish, they can do well in a community aquarium, but will thrive only with other fish who need similar conditions. Neon tetra get along well with discus, despite their difference in size, as do many species of catfish.
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