Everybody knows discus get sick, but are you aware how to recognize the signs and symptoms or ways to care for your much-loved discus fish? It's not like you can take them to your doctor and even a vet, therefore it is a good idea to keep yourself well-informed relating to the signals and remedies of the various discus diseases.

Just like with humans, pathogens are the primary reason for discus fish getting unwell. However in contrast to people discus fish dwell in water, if this water isn't treated in the correct way or tanks aren't cleaned frequently it may well end up a perfect breeding ground for pathogenic agents. These pathogens will then end up getting underneath the scales of your fish causing them to get ill.

Exploring the various discus forums I uncovered that Discus diseases are a quite common and quite often debated subject. The issue appears to be that a lot of discus owners don't know what is causing their discus to be diseases or ways to stop this from occurring. By utilizing certain key things you can reduce the chance of your fish contracting discus diseases:

* Ensure that they're well-fed with suitable nutrients but take care not to over feed them. Primarily ensure they're getting a sufficient amount of protein.

* Frequent cleaning of the aquarium is vital, at least once weekly.

* Ensure their aquarium is not too small or overcrowded

* Consistently examine the water quality, and make sure of the correct ph balance ( 5.5 to 7.5 is safe) and the temperature, should be between 82 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit (27-30C)

* Stop your discus fish from being too stressed - this may take place when other fish get aggressive for that reason be careful in selecting tanks mates. Humans are also a factor in stressing out fish if they act too aggressively, for example continually tapping on the tank glass.

You will need to have an understanding of discus diseases , their signs, symptoms and treatments, however I need to advise you to be sure you are utilizing the appropriate treatment in the proper quantity. Equally NEVER mix remedies without being advised as overdosing or improperly treating diseases can do a great deal more harm than good. When you're in any doubt whatsoever speak with a specialist as soon as you can, tropical fish forums also are a good place to obtain advice. Definitely you should ensure the person providing you with guidance is qualified to do so.

Also like with human beings remedies can take time, you should not expect a cure over night. When you are giving a course of antibiotics to your discus, make sure you give it the complete course. Cutting the treatment short runs the risk of developing an antibiotic tolerant version of the disease.

Prevention is always better than a cure, if you ensure the correct steps are taken in dealing with your discus a lot of the diseases are easily avoidable.