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Wild caught discus fish become known in the 1920s and even now, despite the large number of bred in aquariums they are still in high demand. Though quite difficult to care for, wild caught discus fish are rare species for inhabit collectors’ special show tanks across the world. In their natural habitat, wild caught discus fish will choose the pacific parts of rivers, lakes and deep pools where they spend their time in shaded area clean from pollution. As a result it is essential to recreate the same natural environment in captivity too. Wild caught discus fish are the real kings of the Amazon river and do make a great valuable treasure in the aquariums.

Before you buy wild caught discus fish, it is good to educate yourself as much as possible about the great challenges their breeding posses. There are a lot of books written on how to care for wild caught discus fish with impressive photos to illustrate the variety in the natural habitat with all their strips and colors perfectly matched in the clear water. Issues such as water filtration and the acclimation of the wild caught discus fish are essential for a successful breeding, particularly since it may cost you a little fortune.

However, in case you are really interested in enriching your colony with some wild caught discus fish it is important to have all the necessary information required to the specimens’ origin, transportation and health condition. Before actually buying wild caught discus fish make sure they are in good shape and have been treated well along the long journey. You may even rely on some professional advice to check the health status, particularly since wild caught discus fish come pretty expensive and you need to know what you pay the money for.

I would like you to also know that wild caught discus fish are very photo sensitive. They are actually caught with the help of powerful light sources that blind and confuse them. Therefore, when creating a proper environment for the wild caught discus fish you will need to keep in mind that their native waters are shady and a little dark. Therefore, using powerful lamps around the discus tank should be avoided. You should strictly respect such measures if you truly want to make a good home for the wild caught discus fish.

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