Researchers have discovered that discus fish
parent like mammalian mothers
. Not only do the parents feed their young from mucus secreted on their surfaces, but the nutritional and immunological content of the mucus changes as the young develop, much like mammalian milk. Few fish are famed for their parenting skills.
Will discus eat babies?
Discus fish, when ready to breed, tend to protect their eggs. They even fan the eggs so that they are well aerated. Some of the eggs are unfertilized. The discus fish eat their
unfertilized eggs
as these can spread diseases to the healthy eggs.
Do discus recognize their owners?
They are
said to recognize the owner in time
and they can get as close to you as to eat out of your hand. When breeding discus as a hobby, some owners have noticed that the discus will watch you move around the room or even react to TV noise.
How long do discus fry feed off parents?
The parents diligently fed their young intensely for
2 weeks
. However, 3 weeks after hatching the parents' behaviour began to change as they started swimming away from their young for brief periods.
Are discus really that hard to keep?
Wild caught discus can be challenging to keep
, due to their specialized water chemistry and dietary needs, however, most discus sold today are captive bred and are much easier to keep. That said, they are not for beginners for a variety of reasons.
Can fish see humans?
A new study says, Yes,
it probably can
. Researchers studying archerfish found the fish can tell a familiar human face from dozens of new faces with surprising accuracy. … It's the first time fish have demonstrated this ability. Think about it: All faces have two eyes sitting above a nose and a mouth.
Do fish like when you talk to them?
But is it true or is it a myth?
Yes and no
, according to fishing pro Tom Redington. Since sound doesn't travel well between air and water, loud talking or screaming will be barely noticeable to the fish underwater. They won't get spooked or scared.
How many discus should be kept together?
Also discus being a shoaling species a minimum number of
at least six discus
will need to be kept. So with this information so far we can see that a tank of at least 60 gallons will need to be used for keeping discus. The only exception for this is if you have a bonded breeding pair.
Can discus fry survive in a community tank?
Your chances of having a successful spawn and be able to raise the fry all within the confines of a community tank are slightly less
than
winning the lottery. Many people will panic when, after keeping a group of discus in a community tank, they witness their first batch of eggs.
How long until discus fry free swim?
About 4 days after hatching
, the young become free-swimming.
Do discus really need daily water changes?
Discus fish don't require daily water changes
unless they are juveniles, and you want to grow them to their maximum potential. However, they still need frequent water changes, and you should certainly do it if you want to raise a healthy, big, and beautiful fish.
What is the lifespan of a discus fish?
In home aquariums, discus live for an
average of 10 years
, but can live up to 15 years, and can grow up to 8 inches.
Can you keep just 2 discus?
You
can keep 2 discus fish in this
size but they won't live happily or for a long time. However, you can keep 2 baby discus fish when they are not fully grown inside a 15-gallon tank. For healthy growth of discus fry, get the tank water cleaned regularly or install a high-quality filter.
Can a fish love you?
So, of course, not all fish (like sharks) like to be touched and caressed. Some fish, like groupers, really enjoy being petted. Fish like to be caressed gently. They can even get used to it and can come up to be petted.
Do fish remember being caught?
We've found through our studies that
fish do have a memory
. … “It's the same way for the fish's buddies that observed that fish being caught, too. When they see the lure come past, they are going to remember and they are going to avoid it.” The same holds true for lakes that are exposed to heavy fishing pressure.
What is the smartest fish?
Introducing
Comet the Goldfish
, who's currently on track to become the smartest fish in the world. Comet can play football, basketball, limbo, play fetch, and even slalom around a series of poles.
