![]() ![]() As a result, discus fish love clean water. Here the water is free from suspended particulate matter, and kept incredibly clean through nature’s filtration system. Discus prefer to live in floodplains, with other living organisms and trees. The preferred location of discus fish varies by species, but one thing is clear among all them. They were first discovered, or named, in 1840, and since then numerous subspecies of discus have been found. Discus fish, or Symphysodon, as stated above, come from the Amazon river basin. To understand discus fish care, the first and most important step is to understand where they come from. Note: Discus fish and Discus are often used interchangeably in the aquarium hobby. Let me know what you think in the comments below. The purpose of this guide is to teach you everything you need to know to take care of Discus. Nowhere else in the world are colorful freshwater fish so plentiful. These fish make up are some of my favorite aquarium fish. 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.The complete discus fish care guide continues my latest series, focusing on fish from the Amazon river basin. 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 hobbyists asking me to write such a quick guide. ![]() For the health care advice for aquarium bred Discus Tropical Fish, the King of the Aquarium.Īs 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. Welcome to the Keeping Discus Fish Quick Guidefor all new and existing tropical fish hobbyists. ~ Alastair R Agutter The Famous Schmidt-Focke Red Discus Herbert Axelrod, and Jack Wattley, who have made tropical fish keeping possible for the very many millions of aquarists world-wide, and especially the successful keeping and breeding of discus, the King of the Aquarium. This guide is dedicated to the giants and friends of our pastime Dr. But then on reflection of his life's journey today, such a path does now make absolute sense! Read more Still today Alastair remains one of a select few in the world to breed Wild Discus (symphysodon) in captivity, and remains an authority on the subject ,and also as an accomplished author.Īs a writer of over 25 years today, Alastair never knew he would become a specialist books author. At 9 years of age, and as a young boy, Alastair also took up the hobby and past time of Tropical Fish Keeping, and became a very successful Aquarist , breeding countless species of cichlids and other tropical fish for over 46 plus years. In the book introduction over 25 years ago, he wrote about climate change concerns and with warnings.įrom the age of just 6 years, Alastair took up Gardening, being taught by his Grand Father, William Agutter. His first specialist book was published in 1989 and writing on the South American Marine species the symphysodon that he managed to breed successfully in captivity after a great deal of heartache. He is a Philosopher, Logistician, Theoretical Physicist, Writer, Publisher, Naturalist, Environmentalist, Computer Scientist, Creative Digital Artist and Proud Father of Five Children. He is a Best Selling Author of more than 30 specialist books. ![]() Alastair R Agutter was born in Farnborough, Kent, England in 1958.
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