Discus as a hobby book

Discus as a hobby is highly recommended for easy reading and its simplicity removes the so called complexities revolving around discus keeping. Basic movements for the beginner discus thrower by rob. If you are looking for quality discus fish, you have come to the right place. Plymouth discus for all you need to know about discus fish. Water hardnesssoftness and ph becomes much more important when breeding discus, but not when just keeping them. I have some discus books but am wondering what books the old timers recommend as best for hobbyists. The most chatters online in one day was 17, 09122012. Quarles 1995, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.

Wattley discus affordable wild and hybrid discus fish. Apr 14, 2016 discus are becoming more prevalent in the hobby, and so with each generation, they become stronger and more capable of adapting to conditions. Discus are not especially difficult fish to keep, but they do require a little extra maintenance and certain environmental conditions. Therefore the discus fish info found online is the voice of experience assisting you in preparing the perfect habitat for your pets. Since so many people share the great hobby of fish breeding, no wonder the market has seen the appearance of a large number of publications that compete for the name of the best discus fish book. If you want to have a comprehensive material around the house to always refer to when in need, look for the top of the best discus fish books. We have over 30 years experience in the discus hobby. Consider joining the north american discus association nada.

Whether you choose an online e book or a guide you buy from the book shop, breeding discus for beginners may prove more easily said than done sometimes. Upper body operates on back half of circle throughout the throw. In addition, cheaply priced discus fish may also have genetic issues such as very large eyes. Buy discus as a hobby by jim e quarles online at alibris. Plymouth discus started off as a hobby and has now grown into a full time business supplying discus support goods all over the world. Most of the discus fish info available online comes from people like you that took a special interest in these creatures and breed fish as a hobby. For the more advanced hobbiest it doesnt offer as much, but that wasnt the purpose of this volume.

Fantastic read with amazing photos nagendra saraf posted a photo to your wall. An owners guide to a happy healthy fish book description. An owners guide to a happy healthy fish and contribute to many magazines about the hobby. Everything you need to know to get started by jim quarles, tfh publications march 1, 1995 this discus fish book, discus as a hobby, covers many topics concerning discus but does not delve deeply enough into any of them. We pioneered the discus fish hobby and have over 60 years of experience breeding and raising the finest quality discus fish you can find. It does this well by providing all of the basics to start anyone down the right path to keep discus. Right or and in many cases wrong, anybody can give an opinion and post it on the open internet and new comers to the hobby take it as gospel. It covers every aspect thoroughly from discus background and natural habitat to recommended aquarium size, filtration, water conditioning, planting, breeding and disease diagnosis and treatment. A beginning enthusiast book that provides some information for those that may be interested in keeping the king of aquariums.

Two of the most important books of my collection are discus as a hobby j quarles and discus healthuntergasser. 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. Discus as a hobby has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Whether you choose an online ebook or a guide you buy from the book shop, breeding discus for beginners may prove more easily said than done sometimes. An unsurpassed and comprehensive study of the genus symphysodon. Heckel as symphysodon discus, this name is now in use for the heckel discus variant. Popular hobbies books meet your next favorite book. Best books for discus hobbyists archive simplydiscus. The book does a good job of initiating the beginner to the essentials without trying to scare newcomers away from the hobby.

We believe our discus fish are the healthiest you can find. Jack wattley discus fish affordable wild and hybrid. Thomas giovanetti packs alot into it and covers everything, such as where the discus comes from to the proper water parameters for successfully keeping them. One thought on discus book 01 rossella post author 28 april 2014 at 1. Discus fish care conclusion taking care of discus fish requires some level of dedication. There are people like senhor jose everywhere, who fill their time, or what they believe to be their spare time, by collecting stamps, coins, medals, vases, postcards, matchboxes, books, clocks, sport shirts, autographs, stones, clay figurines, empty beverage cans, little angels, cacti, opera programmes, lighters, pens, owls, music boxes, bottles, bonsai trees, paintings, mugs, pipes, glass. Aug 20, 2009 more and more people take up the fish breeding hobby, which would explain the large number of materials and documentation sources that teach breeding discus for beginners. Everything you need to know to get started saveourplanet book at. We are a collection of discus nuts who promote the advancement, improvement, and promotion of the discus hobby. Recent research suggests are five species of discus, though there is some debate around this in the aquarium hobby, there are two species that are commonly available.

Co2 usage planted tanks frequency of water changes sources for buying discus filtration lighting you get the idea. Everything you need to know to get started by jim e. From the fish keeping made easy series, this book covers diet and nutrition, recognizing and treating illness, biology, breeding and more. The three original color types got their own name, the green discus symphysodon aequifasciata. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist. The internet can be great for finding out information, and meeting other likeminded people. Their beauty is however makes the whole process worthwhile.

Once you have the process down discus fish care is not complicated as other make it out to be. Discus must have a red eye to be considered a worthy specimen. There are literally hundreds of progressive drills that athletes can do to learn proper discus technique. A beginner and any discus enthusiast will find this book very informative. However, most discus available today are domesticallybred mutations and the eye can be yellowredalbino and so on.

Discus fish is a comprehensive, short, informative book on keeping discus. Mic and maddy hargrove have over 30 years experience in all aspects of aquarium fishkeeping. This is a very nice book with several photos and articles covering topics such as collecting wild discus. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The hobbyist guide for discus fish care and maintenance about this book t his book is designed to make the process of starting, maintaining and enjoying a discus aquarium easy. After 47 years of being a hobbyist, chris ingham owner of plymouth discus products has also written discus articles for three of the uks top tropical fish magazines tropical fish, todays fish keeper and practical fish keeping magazine. Aquarium forum general freshwater aquarium topics discus fish discus fish care secrets ebook members currently in the chatroom. The purpose of this book is to aid the beginning discus hobbiest. Im looking for recommendations for everything from beginners to advanced, including discus in planted tanks. Mar 27, 2014 one thought on discus book 01 rossella post author 28 april 2014 at 1. Aquarium forum general freshwater aquarium topics discus fish discus fish care secrets e book. Most people that keep discus will at some stage want to breed them as it is a great experience.

In the main, wild discus do have bright red eyes, so some fishkeepers consider a red eye a must characteristic. Aug 12, 2019 discus fish is a comprehensive, short, informative book on keeping discus. A stepbystep book about discus by keller the various species and subspecies of fishes of the genus symphysodon are perhaps the most soughtafter fishes in the aquarium hobbythey certainly are most highly appreciated by their specialized fanciers. Discus as a hobby book by jim e quarles 1 available. There are good reasons for the popularity of discusfishes, and this excellent book covers those. Most throwers opt to have the fingers evenly spread and the last joints placed on the rim of the discus. Our goal is to educate, encourage new members, provide vital information on the care of the discus, and to offer assistance to local clubs and organizations to help. Discus fish are large cichlids from the amazon river, its tributaries and flood plains, in south america. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Discus are not especially difficult fish to keep, but they do require a little extra maintenance and. But it is the duty of the dealer to let the aquarist know of the hormone treatment or else it would be a fraud.

After 47 years of being a hobbyist, chris ingham owner of plymouth discus products has also written discus articles for three of the uks top tropical fish magazines tropical fish, todays fish keeper and. Not at all heiko, i hope it works and keep away amanda from bad luck, and keep her health. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Discus fish this forum is for discussions of one of the kings of the freshwater realm, the discus cichlid. We work with only the best discus breeders around the world to bring you high quality discus fish at affordable prices. Discus are becoming more prevalent in the hobby, and so with each generation, they become stronger and more capable of adapting to conditions. The best advice i can give is to find a good book from a well know discus breeder. This has been the most informative book about keeping discus for beginners that ive read thus far. Basic movements for the beginner discus thrower by rob lasorsa, mf athletic below is a short synopsis of discus throw movements. Although hormonetreated discus can bring more enthusiasts into this hobby since aquarists are fascinated by bright colors. There are many color variations available thanks to selective breeding, and interestingly it can take up to 6 years for them to reach their best colors. Low quality discus fish are stunted meaning that they are not perfectly round. More and more people take up the fish breeding hobby, which would explain the large number of materials and documentation sources that teach breeding discus for beginners. Techniques are constantly evolving for raising these exotic fish, but this guide is the most up to date available.