Jay Silvester's guide presents the reader with in-depth analysis and teaching of the skills and techniques required for the shot put, discus, javelin and the hammer.

Offers advice on raising and breeding discus, covers water chemistry, feeding strategies, sex determination, and illnesses, and shows a selection of popular varieties.

The author provides a blueprint for success that can be followed even by hobbyists with no prior experience in keeping discus.

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!