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