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Automated Aquarium System The backbone of a modern discus hatchery is the automatic aquarium systems. Diagram 1 is a typical system installed in my hatchery in Taichung, representing the last stage in the evolution of my design. The large central vat has a 25% holding capacity of the whole...

Discus disease continued... Bacteria Infection Discus rarely have bacteria problems. When it does occur, the infection is in the form of reddening and fraying of the fins and gills, body ulcer, swollen abdomen and also expophthalmos. The antibiotics treatments are as follows: 1) Vibramycin...

Discus disease continued... Capillaria pterophyllum (thread worm) C. pterophyllum is a nematode found in the intestine of the discus. It is several centimeters long, translucent, very thin, tapers at both ends and thus gives rise to the common name of thread worm. The parasite feeds on tissues...

Discus Disease continued.... Food Poisoning An excess amount of vitamins and astaxanthin in the food is toxic to discus. Dry foods contain preservatives, artificial favors and coloring agents that are harmful to the discus. Food poisoning can occur when the discus is fed with contaminated food...

DISCUS DISEASE Discus diseases can be classified into four main categories: environmental diseases, nutritional diseases, toxicity diseases and parasitic diseases. Environment Diseases Poor Water Conditions Most environmental diseases are the result of poor water conditions. Temperature Discus...

Discus food continued.... Fats (Lipids) Fats (lipids) are the third main macronutrient groups in discus diet. The main difference between fats and lipids is lipids are a broad group of biomolecules while fats are a type of lipid. A fat is made of two kinds of smaller molecules: glycerol and...

DISCUS FOOD All animals need food. It serves the dual function to supply energy and also as the source of raw materials for growth, reproduction and tissue repair. Food has to be available not only in an adequate amount but it must also contain all the essential nutrients. A deficiency in one...

Water continued... The semipermeable nature of discus skin also allows substances to pass out or go into the fish. Gaseous exchange takes place at the gills through the thin walled blood vessels where oxygen diffuses into while carbon dioxide and ammonia leave the blood simultaneously. Discus...

Because websites have a habit of "disappearing" I am copying and pasting here some information from this website that I think is worth preserving, all to do with the keeping of discus. https://www.lowingyatwwff.com/culture Water Water is as important to the discus as air to us. It is the...

Be sure to check out Eco Tropic's new forum here https://arowanaclub.ca/forums/forums/exo-tropic.157/ and also on FB here https://www.facebook.com/exo.tropic.2025 If you are looking for exotic fish in Ontario, and especially in the Ottawa region, check out what Eco Tropic has on offer.

Welcome BM :) I look forward to following you in the hobby and as your grow your fish store :)

The CITES permits are set to arrive any day. We are looking at arrival in a few weeks. If you are looking for a fish, contact forum member Exoticaquaria (Mike) in BC, Michael at Pisces Pets in Alberta, and BM Berlandino in Ontario at Exo Tropic. Fish should land in 2-3 weeks.

I'm really looking forward to seeing your photos and videos, and hearing more about your whole experience! :)

Read all about it here: https://arowanaclub.ca/forums/threads/alert-on-location-special-fall-2025-order.7183/#post-51219

It's been a long time since we did an ON LOCATION special import of Asian arowana. The last time was 2008. We are very excited to announce that forum member and founder, Exoticaquaria (Mike), is going to Sabah, Malaysia to visit the MerLion Dreamfish farm! With the help of Nic Chia, owner of...