Every time someone saw a tank of discussion for the first time, this reaction is almost identical. Eyes wide, mouth open, and you hear comments like, "What kind of fish is this?" or "Holy Cow, what beautiful aquarium!".
Most people who know little about the aquarium will assume it is a salt water tank because the bright colors.
Now there are so many varieties of species of fish that one would not guess that there are only four species of wild discus fish. (Well, maybe there are other species that are being considered now by scientists).
Their natural habitat is the Amazon River basin in South America. That is the only place you'll find natural spawning discus. And each species is unique to certain areas of the Amazon. In nature, they do not interbreed to a great extent.
The types of wild discus fish is quite simple. Of course, they have a scientific name, but it's much easier to call them Brown, Blue, Green, or Heckel. Heckel's how the heck to get in there with simple colors ...?
But, that Heckel, also marked with two colors, blue or red. You can find out if it Heckel with dark lines that stand out every fifth line along the body.
The demand for very large discus. They are so beautiful that many people want to have them all the time. It is very relaxing to watch the fish do their thing because they are relaxing cruise around in your home aquarium.
Results of requests for a beautiful specimen itself has spawned a "farm discussion" throughout. These breeders in the country have been using selective breeding techniques to produce different varieties of the discussion even more eye-catching colors and patterns.
Sometimes a solid color, such as the Gold Discus. This fish is striking a solid yellow color, one that you definitely will not see in the wild.
Then there is a pattern called the Leopard and Leopard snake and the snake, which each have different colors and / or patterns. But all have a characteristic round, however slim, stylish body.
Which is more desirable discussion brought up wild fish or humans? Consider two things.
First, wild discus fish come from totally different habitats than their domestic cousins. Amazon is a murky and muddy as the opponent, clean tanks fresh from the breeder. So, maybe there are some things the aquarium hobby have to do to try to keep the tank suitable for wild varieties.
Second, fish from a reliable breeder used for this type of environment that you may be supplying to them, and they are more likely to be healthy come from controlled tank (remember, the key is getting them from "reliable" farmers - know where your fish comes from).
Find the best aquarium for your fish is really a matter of personal preference and personal education. If your aquarium hobby "wanna-be", make sure you get a good education before you dive into the tank with expensive fish.
