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.
Table of Content
PART ONE: All About Discus.
1. The King of the Amazon.
2. Discus Basics and Behavior.
PART TWO: Setting Up the Discus Aquarium.
3. The Aquarium and Its Components.
4. Understanding Equipment.
5. Aquarium Water.
6. Plants, Substrate and Accessories.
PART THREE: Caring for Discus.
7. Bringing Your Discus Home.
8. Feeding Your Discus.
9. Keeping Discus Healthy.
PART FOUR: Beyond the Basics.
10. The Basics of Breeding.
11. Resources.
About the author
MIC and MADDY HARGROVE have over 30 years experience in all aspects of aquarium fish-keeping. They are the authors of The Betta: An Owner’s Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish and contribute to many magazines about the hobby. DAVID BROWN is a longtime fish breeder and writer.