DETAILS OF THIS GREAT BOOK: Welcome to the “Keeping Discus Fish Quick Guide” for all new and existing tropical fish hobbyists. For the health care advice for aquarium bred Discus Tropical Fish, the King of the Aquarium. As soon as any aquarist sees the stunning majestic beauty and colours of Discus (symphysodon), very often their heart is captured with a desire to keep these highly intelligent and graceful cichlid species. So in our fast changing modern world of technology, and where folk are seeking instant answers at the touch of a button, and also at the request of many fabulous hobbyist readers asking me to write such a quick guide, I listened and now its here, and in spectacular full colour! Please enjoy the book, in the hope it encourages more folk to take up our traditional time honoured noble pastime of Discus Tropical Fish Keeping. INSIDE THIS BOOK: Dedication, Introduction, Author’s Marine Biography, Discus Fish Origins, Discus Fish Aquarium Sizes, Buying Discus Fish Advice, Discus Water Conditions, Discus Fish Filtration, Discus Fish Water Temperatures, Discus Fish Feeding Routines, Discus Fish Diseases, Discus Breeding and Spawning, Discus Reference Books, Author’s Diary Notes

DETAILS OF THIS GREAT BOOK: Welcome to the “Keeping Discus Fish Quick Guide” for all new and existing tropical fish hobbyists. For the health care advice for aquarium bred Discus Tropical Fish, the King of the Aquarium. As soon as any aquarist sees the stunning majestic beauty and colours of Discus (symphysodon), very often their heart is captured with a desire to keep these highly intelligent and graceful cichlid species. So in our fast changing modern world of technology, and where folk are seeking instant answers at the touch of a button, and also at the request of many fabulous hobbyist readers asking me to write such a quick guide, I listened and now its here, and in spectacular full colour! Please enjoy the book, in the hope it encourages more folk to take up our traditional time honoured noble pastime of Discus Tropical Fish Keeping. INSIDE THIS BOOK: Dedication, Introduction, Author’s Marine Biography, Discus Fish Origins, Discus Fish Aquarium Sizes, Buying Discus Fish Advice, Discus Water Conditions, Discus Fish Filtration, Discus Fish Water Temperatures, Discus Fish Feeding Routines, Discus Fish Diseases, Discus Breeding and Spawning, Discus Reference Books, Author’s Diary Notes

The tropical discus - fascinating, beautiful and high-maintenance. ­Looking after your ­discus is challenging and rewarding, and takes time, money and love. Now in a revised and fully updated second edition, DISCUS WORLD is the ­complete manual for the tropical discus ­keeper. Written in clear, easy-to-understand language, DISCUS WORLD is the ­indispensable reference guide to caring for these ­fascinating fish. ­Whether you are just beginning, a breeder, or a seasoned discus ­keeper, a wealth of discus information is between these covers. In this book: * Buying discus* Tips for keeping discus* Breeding discus* Feeding discus* Sexing discus* Bringing out the best in wild and cultivated varieties* Creating the perfect aquarium set-up* Keeping your discus healthy and doing the right thing when it all goes wrong* Moving house with discus* Acclimatising discus* Keeping your discus healthy when you're on holiday* Setting up a discus business* Real readers' questions... ­answered!

The book that you are now reading is the result of many years of experience and research in field of discus fish care. The Utmost Guide to Discus Fish Care caters to both beginners and experts, and excludes no aquarist. The book is split into two parts. The first part of the book deals with preliminary considerations of buying and taking care of discus fish. For a precise description and history of this fish species, you may read the section "Meet the Pompadour Fish". For specific information on the geographical roots and the different strains of the discus fish, turn to the section "Getting to Know the Discus". To avoid any confusion over what kind of tropical fish the discus is, I've prepared a special section for first time aquarists who may want to take care of discus fish, but are afraid to do so because of the common misconception that discus fish are too hard to take care of; read the section "Demystifying Discus Care" for more information. The second part of the book provides in-depth information, tips, and essential guidelines for discus fish care. For more information on water temperature requirements, read the section "Understanding Temperature Requirements". For first time aquarists who are unaware of ammonia and its impact on tank water, read the section "The Nitrogen Conundrum". Additional information on the discus' diet and common diseases that affect this species can be found in the sections "Discus Fish Nutritional Guidelines" and "Dealing With Diseases".

Written by tropical fish experts with over 30 years experience, The Discus includes all the information a new fish keeper needs to begin this exciting hobby: how to select a tank; proper water conditions; nutrition; and breeding your own beautiful fish. Like all the titles in the Owner's Guide series, The Discus is filled with info-packed sidebars and striking color photos. This book helps make keeping Discus a fun and rewarding experience for the hobbyist.

Full Description of Book The Discus Book - For The Dedicated Aquarist - First Published in 1989 and Republished for all Tropical Fish Aquarists. A Best Selling Book for Fish Care and Aquariums. Suitable as an invaluable reference for all Tropical Fish Keepers and Hobbyists, wanting to know the tricks on having healthy thriving tropical fish free of disease. "Alastair Agutter began keeping and breeding tropical fish as an aquarist at the age of 9 years and been a dedicated successful British Tropical Fish Breeder and Hobbyist for over 50 years. He is still only one of a select few world-wide who have successfully bred the Discus Fish in captivity and written as a published author on the subject." IMPORTANT: Please Note there are no spelling or typing errors in this publication, it is "English Language British" spelt. The original photographs have now also been converted from old 35 mm to Digital. Thank You! The Discus Book (For the Dedicated Aquarist) first Published in 1989 has been reproduced due to continued demand based on the merits of the content as a record and historic value for all Discus Fish Lovers Around the World. With Pictures and Contributions from Dr. Eduard Schmidt-Focke, Dr Liv Singh Khasla, Paul Clayton, Jack Wattley, Nick Hulme and others. The book has some valuable changes and is an essential reference to breeding these beautiful species and keeping them successfully. Chapters in this Book The Discus and Its Natural Environment, The Wild Species, The Importance of the Correct Aquarium, Menu's of Live and Prepared Foods for the Discus Diet, The Requirements for Discus Filtration, The Genetics of Discus the Different Strains, Lighting and Electrical Needs, Collecting and Purchasing the Right Fish, The Correct Water and Techniques, The Successful Spawning and Breeding of Discus, Diseases and Problems, The Concluding Points. For the Successful Breeding of All Cichlids: The book can also be an invaluable reference and source for any Tropical Fish Hobbyist, especially Cichlid keepers, as the book covers breeding signs and behaviour patterns, the perfect water conditions and the importance of routines and keeping fish free from disease. Authors Editorial and Review "This book has been a favourite with Tropical Fish Keepers and a Best Seller now for over 28 years. The Discus Fish, King of the Aquarium is the hardest species to breed and keep in captivity. By following the routines and methods in this book, ensures any hobbyist can keep successfully any type of tropical fish, be it a community aquarium full of tropical fishes, or seeking to specially breed cichlids and other species of interest successfully. The fish food menu's inside this book I think are very unique, where folk can make up large amounts of specially prepared food that can be frozen down and used when required, creating vast savings on fish food and providing the very best for your fish, with a high protein diet and with all the essential vitamins and nutrients, for healthy thriving fish. - Alastair R Agutter.

Discus Care: The Complete Guide to Caring for and Keeping Discus as Pet Fish The Discus (scientifically known as Symphysodon) is a genus from the Cichlidae family. The Discus is a freshwater fish that is native to the Amazon river basin. The Discus thrives in the Neotropical rivers and floodplain lakes of the Amazon. However the Discus can now be found in every continent of the world due to their popularity in the home aquarium trade. All Symphysodon species have a latterly compressed body in a similar fashion to the latterly compressed bodies of the Cichlids. However, unlike the Cichlid, the Discus has no extended finnage which gives their bodies the rounded shape that inspires their name. It is a very common misconception that Discus are hard to keep as pets but Discus have proven over time that they are incredibly robust, hardy and relatively easy fish to keep. Here at Fish Care Manuals we are passionate about fish care. As a brand we have a strong idea of what makes up a good fish care book. We have consulted with multiple experts in the field of fish caring to allow us to create a book filled with cumulative opinions and best practices. The experts we consult range from veterinarians to every day fish keepers who have had years of experience caring for the specific fish each book is on. Our aim, and mission, is to produce the best possible fish care books that are a great value for money. Tags: DISCUS, DISCUS care, DISCUS fish, DISCUS fish care, DISCUS pet, DISCUS pet care, DISCUS pet fish, DISCUS aquarium, aquarium, fresh water, fresh, water, salt water, salt, tropical fish, tropical fish care, tropical pet fish, exotic, tropical, exotic fish, exotic fish care, exotic pet fish, aquarium maintenance, aquarium how to, best aquarium, fish food, DISCUS care guide, DISCUS care manual, how to look after DISCUS, best practice to care for DISCUS, fish care for beginners,