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