How to Raise Discus Fishes
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature range for a Discus tank?
A) 76-80°F (24-27°C)
B) 88-92°F (31-33°C)
C) 82-86°F (28-30°C)
D) 70-74°F (21-23°C)
  • 2. What is the recommended pH level for Discus?
A) 5.0 - 5.5
B) 6.0 - 7.0
C) 7.5 - 8.5
D) 8.5 - 9.0
  • 3. What type of water is best for Discus?
A) Brackish water
B) Tap water without treatment
C) Soft, acidic water
D) Hard, alkaline water
  • 4. How often should you perform water changes in a Discus tank?
A) 50% monthly
B) 10% monthly
C) No water changes needed
D) 25-50% weekly
  • 5. What is a common disease that affects Discus?
A) Hexamita (Hole-in-the-Head)
B) Ich (White Spot Disease)
C) Fin Rot
D) Velvet
  • 6. What is a good food source for Discus?
A) Vegetable pellets
B) Goldfish flakes
C) Bread crumbs
D) Beefheart mix
  • 7. What is the minimum tank size for a group of 5-6 Discus?
A) 20 gallons
B) 10 gallons
C) 40 gallons
D) 75 gallons
  • 8. What type of filtration is essential for a Discus tank?
A) Undergravel filtration
B) No filtration required
C) Sponge and Biological filtration
D) Internal power filter only
  • 9. What does 'stress' do to Discus fish?
A) Makes them more aggressive
B) Makes them grow faster
C) Improves their color
D) Weakens the immune system
  • 10. Why should you quarantine new Discus fish?
A) To prevent disease outbreaks
B) To make them feel comfortable
C) To save space
D) To encourage breeding
  • 11. What is the ideal substrate for a Discus tank?
A) Bare bottom or fine sand
B) Large rocks
C) Coarse gravel
D) Crushed coral
  • 12. How do you acclimate new Discus to a tank?
A) Drip acclimation
B) Float the bag for 5 minutes
C) Pour them directly into the tank
D) Turn off the lights for 24 hours
  • 13. What is a sign of healthy Discus?
A) Lying on the bottom
B) Erratic swimming
C) Bright colors and active swimming
D) Clamped fins and hiding
  • 14. What type of lighting is suitable for Discus?
A) Low to moderate lighting
B) Very bright lighting
C) No lighting needed
D) UVB lighting
  • 15. What can cause Discus to lose their color?
A) Too much light
B) Stress or poor water quality
C) Old age
D) Overfeeding
  • 16. What tankmates are generally NOT recommended for Discus?
A) Aggressive or nippy fish
B) Plecos
C) Tetras
D) Corydoras
  • 17. How do Discus typically reproduce?
A) Lay eggs on a vertical surface
B) Scatter eggs on the substrate
C) Livebearers
D) Build bubble nests
  • 18. What is the purpose of a spawning cone?
A) Filters the water
B) Provides a surface for Discus to lay eggs on
C) Hides the fish
D) Adds oxygen to the water
  • 19. What is the role of parental care in Discus?
A) Parents ignore the eggs
B) Parents only care for the eggs, not the fry
C) Parents eat the eggs
D) Parents care for the eggs and fry
  • 20. What do Discus fry feed on initially?
A) Secretion from the parents' skin
B) Vegetable matter
C) Flake food
D) Brine shrimp
  • 21. What is the purpose of peat in a Discus tank?
A) Adds nutrients to the water
B) Raises pH and hardens water
C) Kills bacteria
D) Lowers pH and softens water
  • 22. What is an indication of internal parasites in Discus?
A) White, stringy feces
B) Bulging eyes
C) Rapid breathing
D) Bright red gills
  • 23. What is the best way to avoid diseases in Discus?
A) Maintain excellent water quality
B) Ignore water changes
C) Keep the temperature low
D) Overmedicate the tank
  • 24. What is the importance of aeration in a Discus tank?
A) Increases pH
B) Increases oxygen levels
C) Decreases pH
D) Lowers oxygen levels
  • 25. What is the recommended stocking density for Discus?
A) 5 adult Discus per 10 gallons
B) 1 adult Discus per 10 gallons
C) 10 adult Discus per 10 gallons
D) 20 adult Discus per 10 gallons
  • 26. Why is it important to use RO/DI water for Discus?
A) Lowers the temperature
B) Adds minerals to the water
C) Removes harmful chemicals and minerals
D) Raises the pH
  • 27. What is a good practice for introducing food?
A) Leave food in the tank all the time
B) Only feed once a week
C) Feed one large meal a day
D) Feed small amounts multiple times a day
  • 28. What plants are suitable for a Discus tank?
A) Amazon Swords and Anubias
B) Cattails and Reeds
C) Duckweed and Water Hyacinth
D) Saltwater mangroves
  • 29. What is the 'pigeon blood' gene associated with in Discus?
A) Faster growth rate
B) Enhanced color intensity
C) Increased susceptibility to peppering
D) Resistance to disease
  • 30. What is 'peppering' in Discus?
A) Black spots caused by pigment cells
B) Red spots caused by bacteria
C) White spots caused by a parasite
D) Iridescent scales caused by genetics
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