Chanda ranga: Pterophyllum Scalare Symphysodon

Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Pterophyllum Scalare Symphysodon

Pterophyllum Scalare
Symphysodon

They are primarily mid-water swimmers. Discus are often kept with tetras as small as Cardinals (Paracheirodon axelrodi). Discus do require higher temperatures 82° to 86° F (28° to 30° C). My experience with plants at these higher temperatures is very good, they actually seem to thrive. I have had better experience at keeping aquatic plants at these high temperatures than when they were kept at lower temperatures. Angelfish and Festivum come from the same native waters of the Amazon as Discus and do like to be kept at these higher temperatures. Angelfish and Festivum can be kept with tetras, but avoid smaller tetras like Cardinals and Neons (Paracheirodon innesi), as these small tetras often become pray for these adult fish. Discus, Angelfish, and Festivum will often spawn on broad leaf plants like Amazon Swords (Echinodorus sp.) and Anubias sp. The minimum aquarium size you should consider for these fish is 20 gallons (80 l). These fish do well in 5.0 to 7.8 pH, but for breeding a soft acidic water is best.